Privacy Policy
Who We Are
HL Goole Limited trading as Ekonom Accountants (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website or use our accounting and tax services.
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We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018
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Email: info@ekonom.co.uk
Phone: +447939171709
Our Privacy Policy
01. Information You Provide Directly
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When you contact us, request a service, or complete a form, you may provide:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Business details
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Financial and tax-related information
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Any other information you choose to share
02. How We Use Your Information
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We use personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to enquiries and provide customer support
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To deliver accounting, tax, bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll services
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To meet legal and regulatory obligations
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To manage client relationships and maintain records
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To improve our website and user experience
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To send important service updates (not marketing unless you consent)
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03. Legal Basis for Processing
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We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
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Contractual necessity – to provide agreed services
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Legal obligation – to comply with HMRC and regulatory requirements
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Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
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Consent – where you have given permission (e.g., marketing emails)
04. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share information only when necessary with:
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
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Regulatory bodies and professional institutions
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Trusted service providers (e.g., software platforms, cloud storage)
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Legal or professional advisers
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Law enforcement if required by law
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All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.
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05. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Secure storage systems
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Access controls
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Confidentiality procedures
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Encrypted communication where possible
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However, no online system is completely secure, and users share information at their own risk.
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06. Data Retention
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We retain personal information only as long as necessary, including:
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For the duration of our business relationship
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To comply with legal and tax record retention requirements
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For regulatory purposes (typically up to 6 years or longer if required)
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07. Your Data Protection Rights
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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
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Object to processing in certain circumstances
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Request restriction of processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
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To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.
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08. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
Cookies help us understand:
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Website traffic
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Visitor behaviour
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Site performance
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You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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09. Third-Party Links
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Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
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10. Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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