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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your data.

Last Updated: August 2026

Wains Accountancy Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. Here's a clear summary of how we handle it, in line with UK GDPR.

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Information We Collect

Name, contact details, financial and tax records needed to provide our services to you.

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How We Use It

To deliver our services, meet legal duties, and communicate with you about your account.

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Legal Basis

We process data under contract, legal obligation, or your consent — never without a valid reason.

04

Sharing With Third Parties

Shared only with HMRC, Companies House, or trusted providers when strictly necessary.

05

Cookies

Our website uses basic cookies to improve performance — you can manage them in your browser.

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Data Retention

Records are kept only as long as required by HMRC and UK law, then securely deleted.

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Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data safe.

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Your Rights

You can access, correct, or request deletion of your data at any time — see below.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Right to access your data
Right to correct inaccurate data
Right to request deletion
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing

Questions About Your Data?

To exercise any of your rights or ask a question, get in touch anytime.

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