BELMONT ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “the Company”) values the privacy and protection of its clients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, contact us, or use our personal and small business tax advice services.
This policy applies to our services provided in the UK, as well as to our tax advice and accounting support services provided to clients in Europe.
Data Controller
BELMONT ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
BELMONT ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD, as the data controller of the relevant personal information, is responsible for processing and protecting client information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
Depending on your interactions with us and the services you use, we may collect the following information:
Name and contact information; Email address and phone number; Mailing address and location; Company name and basic business information; Necessary documents related to tax consultation; Tax documents and records you voluntarily provide to us; Consultation content, service requests, and communication records; Billing and payment information; Website access, equipment, and technical information; Information generated by cookies and similar technologies.
We collect information only to the extent necessary to provide the relevant services or perform the corresponding business purposes.
Tax-Related Information
As we provide tax consultation services to individuals and small businesses, we may have access to information related to tax matters, such as income records, expense records, tax documents, company information, and other information related to the consultation matters, when clients voluntarily provide relevant information.
We will process this information to the extent necessary for the service and take appropriate measures to restrict unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Clients should ensure that the information they provide to us is true and accurate and promptly notify us of any changes to the relevant information.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use the information we collect for:
Providing personal tax advice; Providing tax advice and accounting support to small businesses; Assisting in processing and organizing tax documents and related records; Providing tax planning support upon client request; Providing general tax compliance guidance; Responding to client inquiries, questions, and service requests; Managing client relationships and service records; Processing payments, invoices, and related administrative matters; Improving website and service quality; Fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations; Preventing fraud, abuse, and other unauthorized activities.
We will not use client information for purposes unrelated to our services unless permitted by law or authorized by the client.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Depending on the specific circumstances, we may process personal information based on the following legal bases:
Performance of Contract: To provide clients with requested advice and related services; Performance of Legal Obligations: To meet applicable tax, accounting, regulatory, or other legal requirements; Legal Interests: Managing business, maintaining service quality, and protecting website and business interests; Consent: Processing relevant information as authorized by the client, where legally required.
If processing activities are based on consent, you may withdraw your consent where permitted by law.
Information Sharing
We may share limited information with the following categories of service providers as necessary to provide the services or fulfill legal obligations:
Accounting and professional service providers; Website hosting and technology service providers; Payment and billing service providers; IT and data storage service providers; Communications and customer support service providers; Legal, regulatory, or governmental authorities.
We will not sell or rent your personal information.
All third-party service providers will only process personal information to the extent necessary to provide the relevant services and shall comply with applicable data protection requirements.
Cross-border Data Processing
As we may provide services to customers in Europe, some service providers may process or store personal information outside the UK.
If personal information is transferred to a region outside the UK or the European Economic Area, we will take appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws to ensure that personal information is properly protected.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for the period necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected.
For records related to taxation, accounting, contracts, payments, and legal compliance, we may retain them for the appropriate period in accordance with applicable UK laws and regulatory requirements.
When information is no longer necessary for business or legal retention, we will delete, anonymize, or securely process the relevant information according to appropriate data management procedures.
Cookie Policy
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, remember user preferences, understand website usage, and improve user experience.
Depending on the specific purpose of the cookie, we may use:
You can manage or restrict some cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the normal use of some website functions.
Information Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including access control, data management measures, and other appropriate security measures, to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, loss, modification, or disclosure of personal information.
However, internet transmission and electronic storage cannot guarantee absolute security; therefore, we cannot guarantee that there are no risks during the transmission or storage of information.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable UK data protection laws, you may have the following rights:
To request access to your personal information held by us; To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; To request the deletion of personal information in certain circumstances; To restrict the processing of personal information in certain circumstances; To object to the processing of personal information in certain circumstances; To request your information in a portable format where applicable; To withdraw your consent when processing is based on consent.
These rights may be subject to limitations or exceptions provided by law.
If you wish to exercise these rights, you may contact us at:
Email: services@belmontaccounting.services
We may need to take reasonable steps to verify your identity to protect your personal information from unauthorized access.
Information on Minors
Our services are primarily intended for adults and small businesses operating legally. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information without proper authorization, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Third-Party Websites
Our websites or related communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. Third-party websites have their own privacy policies and data processing rules.
BELMONT ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD is not responsible for the privacy policies or information processing methods of third-party websites. We recommend that you review their relevant privacy policies before accessing third-party websites.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy based on business changes, service adjustments, or changes in applicable laws and regulations.
The updated policy will be published on this website, and the corresponding update date will be displayed on the page. We recommend that you review this policy periodically to understand how we protect and process your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, personal information processing methods, or data protection rights, you can contact us through the following methods:
