Metta Accountants Limited is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information that we collect and process about our clients and website visitors. This privacy statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What information do we collect?
We collect personal information from clients and website visitors when they provide us with information such as their name, contact details, financial information, and other information necessary to provide accounting and related services. We also collect information about website usage, such as IP addresses and browsing behaviour.

How do we use your information?
We use your personal information for the purposes of providing accounting and related services, managing our business relationship with you, and complying with legal and regulatory obligations. The legal basis for processing your personal information varies depending on the specific processing activity, but may include contract performance, legitimate interests, or consent. We may also use your personal information to send you newsletters and other marketing communications about our services and events, but you can opt-out of these communications at any time.

Who do we share your information with?
We may share your personal information with third-party service providers, such as software providers and auditors, who assist us in providing accounting and related services. We may also disclose your personal information to regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies when required to do so by law. We take appropriate measures to ensure that any third-party processors comply with GDPR requirements and protect your personal information.

How do we protect your information?
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction, or damage. We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure they remain effective. Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in the European Economic Area (EEA).

How long do we retain your information?
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide accounting and related services, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and manage our business relationship with you. We review the retention periods for personal information on a regular basis and delete or anonymous data when it is no longer needed.

Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information, as well as the right to restrict or object to its processing. You also have the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that we have violated your rights. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following details:

Metta Accountants Limited
[354 Harrow View, Harrow HA2 6QQ, info@mettaaccountants.com,  020 8050 7859]

Data Protection Officer
[Suyesh Sharma, suyesh.sharma@mettaaccountants.com, 020 8050 7859]

Changes to this privacy statement
We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

Thank you for choosing Metta Accountants Limited as your accounting services provider. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will continue to review and improve our data protection practices in accordance with evolving regulatory requirements.