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Privacy Policy

Who We Are
M Watson Accountancy Services Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for Data Protection purposes. We are committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly.

Data Controller
The person responsible for data protection compliance is Mr Mark Watson FFA FIPA

How We Collect Your Data

We may collect personal information when you:

• Have an initial consultation with us

• Engage our services

• Contact us via email, phone, or post

• Are listed in publicly available sources (e.g., Companies House)  

Types of Data We Hold

The information we may collect includes:

• Personal details (name, address, date of birth, contact info)

• Records of services provided and correspondence

• Tax and National Insurance numbers

• Bank details

• AML/ID verification documents (passport, driving licence, utility bill)

All data is stored securely on our systems or in GDPR-compliant cloud services.

How We Use Your Data
We may use your information to:

• Contact you about your account or services

• Verify your identity

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Process financial transactions

• Prevent fraud and crime

Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for its purpose. Obsolete data is deleted after six years.

Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your information. Data may only be shared to provide services, for example:

• HMRC

• Companies House

• Online verification providers

We may also share data if required by law or if you transfer services to another accountant.

Data Security
We protect your data with:

• Password-protected systems

• Secure storage of devices

• Regular password updates

• Up-to-date antivirus and firewall protection

Your Rights
You can:

• Request a copy of your data

• Request deletion of data that is no longer needed

• Ask us to correct inaccurate information

Complaints
If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, contact the Data Controller at:

M Watson Accountancy Services Ltd
29 Beech Grove, Brotton, Cleveland TS12 2UY

You can also contact the ICO: https://ico.org.uk/concerns

Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be published on our website.
Last reviewed: November 2025