Privacy Policy

Introduction

US UK Tax Advisors is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website or services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, postal address)
• Company and business information
• Tax and financial information necessary to provide our services
• Communication preferences and marketing opt-ins
• Website usage data and analytics (cookies, IP addresses, browsing behavior)
• Information you provide through forms, emails, or other communications

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing tax advisory and accounting services
• Responding to your inquiries and communicating with you
• Processing transactions and maintaining client records
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Sending relevant industry updates and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Analyzing website usage and performance

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill our obligations under contracts with our clients
• Legal obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and other regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement
• Consent: For marketing communications and optional data collection (which you can withdraw at any time)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Tax authorities and regulatory bodies (when legally required)
• Professional advisors and service providers who assist in delivering our services
• Third-party software and cloud service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Law enforcement or government agencies (when required by law)

All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Client records are typically retained for a minimum of six years after the end of our professional relationship, in accordance with UK tax and accounting regulations.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to restriction: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or optional processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@usuktaxadvisors.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide relevant content and advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

As we provide US-UK tax services, your personal information may be transferred between the United States and the United Kingdom. We ensure that all international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk.