Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18th November 2024

At Clarke & Co. Accountants, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (https://clarkeandconi.co.uk)

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. Please take a moment to read this document carefully.

1. Who We Are

Clarke & Co. Accountants is a Belfast-based accountancy firm located at: 53 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, United Kingdom.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: hello@clarkeandconi.co.uk
Phone: 028 9060 7450

2. What Data We Collect

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

Contact Information: When you fill out a form on our website (such as name, email address, phone number).
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and allow us to improve its functionality.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages accessed, for analytical and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Data

The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries: When you contact us through a form, we use your information to respond to your requests.
Analytics: To monitor website traffic and improve user experience. We use tools such as Google Analytics, which may collect anonymized data.
Cookies: To remember your preferences and optimize site performance. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We only collect and process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so. This may include:

Your consent (when you voluntarily provide information).
Our legitimate interests (such as improving our website and responding to your requests).
Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics tools).
Legal Compliance: Where required by law, we may disclose your data to government authorities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Contact Form Submissions: Stored for up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months for trend analysis.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Object to Processing: Opt-out of certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@clarkeandconi.co.uk.

8. Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is entirely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us

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

Clarke & Co. Accountants
53 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, United Kingdom
Email: hello@clarkeandconi.co.uk
Phone: 028 9060 7450