1. Introduction

Athena Accountancy Ltd is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Data Controller

The data controller is:

Athena Accountancy Ltd

Registered in England and Wales

Email: office@athenaaccountancy.com

3. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Business details
• Information provided via contact forms, email or telephone

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• respond to enquiries
• provide accounting and related professional services
• comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• maintain accurate business records

5. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• performance of a contract
• compliance with legal obligations
• legitimate business interests

6. Data sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:

• HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
• regulatory bodies
• professional advisers
• IT and website service providers

All third parties are required to respect the security of personal data.

7. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting and regulatory requirements.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data
• request correction or deletion
• restrict or object to processing
• request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

10. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk

11. Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.