This notice describes how we collect and use personal data about you, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and other applicable laws, including updates under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (once in force).
2. About Us
AGP is an accountancy and tax advisory firm, registered in England and Wales under number 10346136. Our registered office is Q West, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 0GP.
We are the ‘data controller’, responsible for deciding how your personal data is collected, used, and stored.
3. How We Collect Your Data
When you use our website, contact us, or engage our services.
From third parties (e.g. Companies House, your employer, or public sources).
Through cookies and similar technologies when you interact with our website.
4. What Data We Collect
This may include:
Identity and contact details (name, address, email, phone).
Financial information (UTR, NI number, bank account details).
Service history and communications with us.
Technical information (IP address, browser type, cookies, usage logs).
5. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for:
Fulfilling our contractual obligations.
Compliance with legal/regulatory duties.
Legitimate interests such as service improvement, security, and marketing (where this does not override your rights).
With consent (e.g., email marketing or non-essential cookies).
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable site functionality.
Improve website performance and security.
Analyse visitor behaviour.
Provide relevant advertising (only where consent has been given).
You can manage cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Banner or browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
7. Data Sharing
We share data with trusted third parties only where necessary (e.g., IT providers, regulators, payment processors). All processors are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.
8. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy decisions) are in place.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary, considering legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. For example:
Client records: minimum 6 years (to meet HMRC/accounting obligations).
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.
Website logs/cookies: in line with our Cookie Policy.
Our services are NOT directed towards anyone under 18 years old, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
12. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We do not carry out fully automated decision-making. Where profiling is used (e.g., for website analytics or marketing), it does not have legal or significant effects on you.
13. Changes to This Notice
We may update this notice to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The most recent version will always be available on our website.
Last updated: 23-08-2025.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this notice or how your data is handled, please contact: Data Protection Officer – Faroque Ahmed [email protected]
