Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
LedgerRise Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is a UK‑registered accountancy and advisory firm providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and financial consulting services. We are registered in England & Wales and operate in accordance with UK law and professional standards.
2. Our Commitment to Privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling it responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data: - Identity data (name, date of birth, NI number) - Contact data (email, phone number, address) - Financial data (income, expenses, bank statements, tax records) - Business data (company details, UTR, VAT numbers) - Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies) - Communications (emails, messages, calls).
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to: - Provide accounting, tax, and advisory services - Meet legal and regulatory obligations (HMRC, Companies House) - Communicate with you regarding services - Maintain internal records and audit trails - Improve our services and website.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases: - Performance of a contract - Legal obligation - Legitimate interests - Consent (where applicable).
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with: - HMRC, Companies House, and other regulators - Software providers (e.g. Xero, FreeAgent, payroll systems) - Professional advisers and subcontractors under confidentiality Banks or payment processors where required. We do not sell your personal data.
7. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses.
8. Data Retention
We retain client records for at least 6 years in line with HMRC and professional requirements, unless a longer period is required by law.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to: - Access your data - Request correction or erasure - Restrict or object to processing - Request data portability - Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings.
12. Contact Us
For data protection queries, contact: Email: [your@email.com]