Privacy Policy
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1. Who We Are
LRA Accountants Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a chartered accountancy practice based at The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JD. We are the data controller for the personal information described in this policy. [Add company registration number and ICO registration number here.]
2. What Information We Collect
When you use this website, we may collect:
- Information you submit via our contact form (name, email, phone number, and message content).
- Anonymous, cookie-free usage analytics (page views) via Vercel Web Analytics.
If you become a client, we will collect further information (financial and personal data) as part of providing accountancy services, under a separate engagement letter.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected via this website to:
- Respond to your enquiry or consultation request.
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
- Meet our legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process contact form submissions on the basis of your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries. Client data is processed under contract and to comply with our legal and professional obligations (e.g. HMRC, AML regulations).
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
Enquiry data submitted via this website is retained for [X months] unless you become a client, in which case standard client record retention periods apply (typically at least 6 years for tax records, per HMRC requirements).
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with HMRC and other regulatory bodies where legally required, and with trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, email) who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.
7. Cookies
This site uses Vercel Web Analytics, which is designed to operate without cookies or persistent identifiers. We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Contact Us
LRA Accountants Limited, The Wesley Centre, Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8JD
Email: luke@LRAaccountants.com
Phone: 07983 705298
