Privacy Policy

Introduction
Friends Tax LLP (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable UK data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

• Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and any other contact details.
• Financial Information: Details relevant to your tax or financial affairs when you provide these to us for services.
• Website Usage: Data collected through cookies and analytics tools, such as IP address and browsing behaviour.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our tax and accounting services.
• To communicate with you about our services or your enquiries.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• For internal business purposes, such as data analysis and service improvement.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law.
• Third-party service providers, such as IT support or cloud storage providers, who assist us in delivering our services. All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and GDPR obligations.

4. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• To access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• To withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
• To object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
• To lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being misused.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at Ian@friends.tax

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: Ian@friends.tax
• Phone: 01494 670008 

Cookie Policy

Introduction
Friends Tax LLP (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies on our website to enhance user experience and collect information about website usage. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and your options for managing them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of our website.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Store your preferences, such as language settings.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

4. Contact Us

For more information about our use of cookies, please contact us at Ian@friends.tax

Terms & Conditions

Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Friends Tax LLP website (“Site”) and the services we provide. By using our Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Use of Website

• The content on our Site is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
• You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.

2. Liability

• We make no guarantees about the accuracy or reliability of the information on our Site.
• We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of our Site.

3. Intellectual Property

• All content on this Site, including text, graphics, and logos, is owned by Friends Tax LLP or licensed to us.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use any content without our written permission.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

5. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.