Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Introduction
breeze-reach is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you use our website and services.
By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our website or services.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
Information You Provide
- Name and contact details when you submit an enquiry form
- Email address for correspondence
- Business information necessary for providing accounting services
- Financial records and documents shared as part of our service delivery
Information Collected Automatically
- Technical information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Information about your visit including pages viewed, time spent, and navigation paths
- Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
- To deliver accounting and related professional services
- To communicate with you about your account and our services
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To improve our website and services
- To protect against fraud and ensure website security
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal grounds:
- Contract: Processing necessary to perform services you have requested
- Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with UK laws and regulations
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- HMRC and Companies House as required for statutory filings
- Professional advisers acting as processors who provide services to us
- Software providers essential to delivering our services (such as accounting software platforms)
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. For accounting records, we typically retain information for seven years after the end of the financial year to comply with UK regulatory requirements.
When retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymise the information.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances
- Restriction: Request limitation of how we use your information
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another party
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure storage practices.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed by service providers located outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Commerce Street, Manchester, M4 1PW, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.