Last updated: 26 May 2026
Who we are
Davies Accountancy is an accountancy and bookkeeping business based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. For the purposes of UK data protection law, Davies Accountancy is the controller of personal information collected through this website and during client enquiries.
Contact: info@daviesaccountancy.co.uk
Personal information we collect
- Contact details, such as your name, email address, telephone number, business name and address.
- Information you send through forms, email, telephone calls or messages, including details about the services you ask us about.
- Client records needed to provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, self-assessment or accountancy services.
- Technical website information, such as basic device, browser and security logs generated when you use the site.
How we use personal information
- To respond to enquiries and provide quotes.
- To provide accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax services.
- To manage client relationships, records, invoices and payments.
- To meet legal, regulatory, tax and anti-fraud obligations.
- To maintain website security and improve the website experience.
Lawful bases
Depending on the context, we rely on contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests and consent. Legitimate interests may include responding to business enquiries, managing client relationships, protecting the website and improving services.
Who we share information with
Where necessary, information may be shared with HMRC, Companies House, payroll and bookkeeping software providers, secure cloud and email providers, professional advisers, payment providers and IT support providers. We only share what is needed for the relevant purpose.
International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we expect appropriate safeguards to be in place, such as UK adequacy regulations or approved contractual protections.
How long we keep information
Enquiry information is normally kept for up to 24 months. Client, accounting and tax records are normally kept for at least six years after the end of the relevant tax or accounting period, unless a longer period is required by law or needed to resolve a dispute.
Your rights
You may have rights to access, correct, erase, restrict, transfer or object to the use of your personal information. Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.
Complaints
Please contact us first if you have a concern. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
This policy should be reviewed before launch and whenever the business changes how it collects or uses personal data.