Privacy Policy

How we protect and handle your personal information at Atlascrownptnr

Effective Date: 15th January 2025 | Last Updated: 15th January 2025

Who We Are

Atlascrownptnr is a budget accounting setup service provider based in Leeds, United Kingdom. We help businesses establish proper financial systems and accounting frameworks. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

As a UK-based company, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. We're committed to being transparent about how we handle your data.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide you with our accounting setup services:

Contact Information

Name, email address, phone number, business address, and communication preferences when you contact us or request quotes.

Business Information

Company name, business type, industry sector, annual turnover estimates, and current accounting software usage.

Website Usage Data

IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites, and general location data.

Service Records

Details about services provided, project timelines, communication history, and feedback you provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for legitimate business purposes:

  • Providing quotes and consulting on budget accounting setup services
  • Communicating about your project requirements and progress
  • Improving our services based on client feedback and usage patterns
  • Sending relevant updates about accounting regulations or software changes that might affect your business
  • Maintaining records for business continuity and quality assurance
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

We never sell your personal information to third parties or use it for unsolicited marketing campaigns.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Contract Performance: When you engage our services, we need your information to fulfill our obligations
  • Legitimate Interests: For business operations, improving services, and maintaining client relationships
  • Consent: For marketing communications (you can withdraw consent anytime)
  • Legal Compliance: When required by UK tax, company, or financial regulations

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with trusted partners who help us deliver services:

  • Cloud Storage Providers: For secure document storage and backup
  • Email Services: For communication and project management
  • Accounting Software Providers: When setting up systems on your behalf
  • Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, or consultants when necessary
  • Regulatory Bodies: If required by law or legitimate authority requests

All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes. We never share information for their marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Object: Opt out of certain types of data processing
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Withdraw Consent: For marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We'll respond within one month of receiving your request.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

  • Encrypted data transmission and storage
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can view your information
  • Secure backup systems with encryption
  • Staff training on data protection procedures
  • Regular security assessments and improvements

While we implement strong security measures, no system is completely secure. We'll notify you and relevant authorities if a data breach occurs that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information for as long as necessary:

  • Active Clients: Throughout our business relationship plus 7 years for financial records
  • Prospective Clients: 2 years from last contact (unless you request earlier deletion)
  • Website Analytics: 26 months maximum
  • Marketing Consent: Until withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize your data unless legal requirements mandate longer retention.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. When this happens, we ensure:

  • Transfers are to countries with adequate data protection standards
  • Appropriate safeguards are in place (Standard Contractual Clauses)
  • Data processors meet GDPR-equivalent protection standards

We minimize international transfers and only use providers with strong data protection commitments.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand visitor behavior:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website operation (cannot be disabled)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify existing clients via email if changes affect how we handle their data
  • Provide reasonable notice before implementing changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: info@atlascrownptnr.com

Phone: +44 1604 420430

Address: 323 Burley Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HY, United Kingdom

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you're concerned about how we handle your personal data.