Introduction
Wingate Accountants is dedicated to safeguarding personal data and ensuring transparent processing practices. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data from our clients, suppliers, and other individuals connected to our business. We use personal data only as described here or as disclosed when it is collected. Please note that we may update this notice periodically without prior notification.
About Us
Wingate Accountants Ltd, a limited liability company registered in England (No. 15494836), is based at 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. Our firm is fully owned by its directors, and we are a registered data controller (Registration No. xxxxx). This privacy notice applies only to Wingate Accountants Ltd.
Legal Grounds for Processing
We collect and use personal data based on several legal grounds:
- Public Interest – for essential services like forensic investigations.
- Legal Obligations – to comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
- Contractual Need – to fulfil or negotiate contractual obligations with individuals.
- Consent – with freely given consent from individuals.
- Legitimate Interests – where our interests align with the business, service improvement, or informing clients about relevant services, while respecting individual rights.
Data Security
We prioritize data security and take reasonable steps to protect the personal data we hold. While no transmission is fully secure, we have robust policies, procedures, and regular staff training to ensure data protection and confidentiality.
Data Sharing
We only share personal data when necessary for the purposes specified and when proper security measures are in place. We may share data with:
- Wingate Accountants members and personnel, as needed to provide client services.
- Suppliers supporting our business operations, including cloud storage, IT services, and marketing.
- Professional advisors, auditors, or insurers, where required by law.
- Law enforcement or government agencies, as legally required or permitted.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary, considering:
- The specific purpose for processing.
- Legal and regulatory requirements.
- Potential litigation or investigation timelines.
Individual Rights
Individuals have rights regarding their personal data that we process. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. These rights include:
- Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction – Notify us of any inaccuracies in your data.
- Withdraw Consent – Where consent was given, it may be withdrawn at any time.
- Deletion – Request deletion of personal data no longer necessary.
- Data Portability – Request that your data be sent to you or another organization.
- Automated Decisions – Ask for automated decisions involving you to be reviewed.
- Restrict or Object – Request restriction or objection to data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from marketing).
Contact Information
For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights regarding personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
Wingate Accountants Ltd
128 City Road
London, EC1V 2NX
Email: enquiries@wingateaccountants.co.uk
You may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for more details on your rights or to file a complaint.
