1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy explains how we, First Accounting Services LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”), collect, use and protect your personal data when you use our website and our services.

• Company name: First Accounting Services LTD
  
  
• Registered address: 6 Periwinkle Walk, Red Lodge, IP28 8ZG, United Kingdom
  
  
• Email: silvia@firstaccounting.co.uk
  
  
• Telephone: 07459 434592
  
  

We act as a Data Controller for the personal data we collect through our website and in the course of providing our services.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1. Data you provide directly

• Name, surname
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Telephone number
  
  
• Company name and role
  
  
• Any information you include in contact forms, emails or messages
  
  

2.2. Data collected automatically

• IP address
  
  
• Browser type and version
  
  
• Device information
  
  
• Pages visited, time and date of visit
  
  
• Referring website
  
  

This information is collected mainly via cookies and similar technologies. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing

We process your personal data only where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR and GDPR. Typically, this will be:

1. To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
   
   
   • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and/or Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
     
     
2. To provide accounting, tax and consultancy services
   
   
   • Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)).
     
     
   • In some cases, also Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) based on tax and accounting laws.
     
     
3. To manage our website and improve user experience
   
   
   • Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)).
     
     
   • For analytics/marketing cookies: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).
     
     
4. To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications
   
   
   • Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)), where you have opted in.
     
     
5. To comply with legal obligations
   
   
   • Legal basis: Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – e.g. tax, accounting, anti-money laundering regulations.
     
     

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Professional service providers (IT, hosting, email service providers)
  
  
• Software providers used for accounting, CRM or communication
  
  
• Regulatory bodies or authorities, where required by law (e.g. HMRC)
  
  
• Other third parties, where you have given your consent or where we are legally obliged
  
  

We do not sell your data to third parties.

If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure adequate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards) are in place.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

By way of example:

• Accounting and tax records: generally kept for 6 years or longer, as required by law.
  
  
• Contact form enquiries and general communication: kept for a reasonable period to respond and keep a record of our communication.
  
  
• Marketing data: kept until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.
  
  

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access – to obtain a copy of your personal data.
  
  
• Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  
  
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) – in certain circumstances.
  
  
• Right to restriction of processing – in certain cases.
  
  
• Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  
  
• Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  
  
• Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent.
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
silvia@firstaccounting.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant Data Protection Authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, while others (analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent.

For detailed information on our use of cookies and how you can manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration or disclosure.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, but we continually review and improve our security measures.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact us at:

First Accounting Services LTD
📩 Email: silvia@firstaccounting.co.uk
🏠 Address: 6 Periwinkle Walk, Red Lodge, IP28 8ZG
📞 Telephone: 07459 434592

2. Cookie Policy (EN – final)

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how First Accounting Services LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By using our website, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Necessary (essential): required for the basic operation of the site.
  
  
• Analytics / performance: help us understand how visitors use our website.
  
  
• Functional: used to remember preferences (such as language or form details).
  
  
• Marketing / advertising: used to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
  
  

3. How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies to:

• Enable core functions of the website.
  
  
• Remember your cookie preferences.
  
  
• Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour to improve our content and services.
  
  
• Support embedded content (videos, maps, etc.).
  
  
• Measure and improve our marketing campaigns (only if you consent to marketing cookies).
  
  

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences.

Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.

4.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the site.
We typically use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.

These cookies are set only with your consent.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your choices or settings.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

These cookies are optional and are disabled by default unless you accept them.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear, giving you the option to:

• Accept all cookies
  
  
• Reject non-essential cookies
  
  
• Manage cookie settings
  
  

You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

If you reject non-essential cookies, you will still be able to use our website, but some features may not function optimally.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services which set their own cookies, such as:

• Google Analytics
  
  
• Facebook (Meta)
  
  
• YouTube or other video platforms
  
  
• Payment or booking systems
  
  

These third parties are responsible for the cookies they set, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

7. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our on-site cookie settings, you can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  
  
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  
  
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
  
  
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  
  

You can choose to block or delete cookies. Please note that if you disable all cookies, some parts of our site may not work correctly.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

First Accounting Services LTD
📩 Email: silvia@firstaccounting.co.uk
🏠 Address: 6 Periwinkle Walk, Red Lodge, IP28 8ZG
📞 Telephone: 07459 434592