ABRAHAM ASSOCIATES BURNLEY LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “the Company,” or “ABRAHAM ASSOCIATES BURNLEY LIMITED”) attaches great importance to the personal information and privacy security of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or use this website, or when you contact us and utilize our accounting, auditing, and related financial services.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws and regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
I. Company Information
Company Name: ABRAHAM ASSOCIATES BURNLEY LIMITED
The Company acts as the data controller for personal data collected and processed in connection with the website and related services. When processing clients’ financial and accounting data, we implement appropriate data protection measures based on the specific services provided and applicable data protection requirements.
II. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use this website and our related services, we may collect the following types of information:
Contact Information
When you contact us via website forms, email, or other means, we may collect:
Name; Email address; Telephone number; Company name and job title (if applicable); Other contact details you voluntarily provide.
Service and Business Information
When you inquire about or use our accounting, auditing, and financial services, we may process the following, depending on specific service requirements:
Basic business information regarding the company or individual; Accounting and bookkeeping data; Financial records; Invoices and transaction records; Information required for financial reporting; Data related to audits or the preparation of accounts; Other information you voluntarily provide to obtain professional services.
We process such data only to the extent reasonably necessary to provide the relevant services.
Website Usage Information
When you visit this website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:
IP address; Browser type; Device type; Operating system; Time of website access; Page view history; Website usage data and technical logs.
This information is primarily used for website operation, security maintenance, performance analysis, and improving the user experience. III. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Responding to your inquiries and contact requests; Providing accounting and auditing services; Preparing accounts and financial reports; Providing support for bookkeeping and financial record management; Managing client accounts and service relationships; Processing and maintaining business records; Fulfilling contractual and service-related obligations; Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements; Maintaining website security and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, or other forms of misuse; Improving our website, services, and client experience; Conducting necessary business management and communication as permitted by law.
We will not use personal information for purposes unrelated to the original collection purpose, unless permitted or required by law.
IV. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Performance of a contract: To provide the accounting, auditing, or related professional services you have requested; Legitimate interests: For reasonable business purposes such as website operation, service management, information security, and business administration; Legal obligations: To comply with applicable legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or other statutory requirements; Your consent: Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before collecting the relevant information.
V. Processing of Financial and Accounting Data
As our services involve accounting, auditing, account preparation, and financial record management, we may need to process data related to a client’s business or financial status when providing such services.
We will process only the information reasonably necessary for the services and implement appropriate security measures to protect the data. Clients are responsible for ensuring that the information provided to us is true and accurate, and that they have the appropriate authority to provide and use such information as permitted by law.
We may retain accounting, financial, transaction, or business records for the periods prescribed by applicable law.
VI. Information Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited information with the following categories of third parties when necessary to provide services or fulfill legal obligations:
Service providers offering IT, website hosting, and technical support; Payment and transaction processing service providers; Accounting, auditing, or other professional service partners (where applicable); Legal, regulatory, tax, or government authorities; Other entities required to participate in the service to fulfill contractual or legal obligations. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that relevant third parties process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and use such information only to the extent necessary.
VII. Payment Information
If the website offers online payment functionality, payments may be processed through independent third-party payment service providers.
We do not proactively store full bank card numbers or card security codes (CVV). Payment information is typically processed directly by third-party payment processors that comply with applicable payment security standards.
We may retain necessary information related to transactions—such as order amounts, transaction dates, payment status, and transaction reference details—for purposes including order management, financial record-keeping, customer service, and legal compliance.
VIII. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:
Unauthorized access; Unauthorized disclosure; Loss or destruction; Unlawful processing; Accidental alteration or deletion.
We adopt appropriate security measures based on the nature of the data, the risks associated with processing, and applicable legal requirements.
However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic data storage is absolutely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information in all circumstances.
IX. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
We may retain information related to customer service, financial records, accounting documents, transaction details, and other business records in accordance with contractual obligations, business needs, and applicable UK legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it in compliance with applicable data protection requirements.
X. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to facilitate website functionality, remember user preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve website performance.
Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers. You can manage or restrict cookies through your browser settings.
If applicable law requires us to obtain your consent before using specific types of cookies, we will do so in accordance with those requirements.
XI. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These third-party websites have their own privacy policies and data processing practices. We are not responsible for the privacy policies, content, or data processing activities of third-party websites.
We recommend that you review the relevant privacy policies when visiting third-party websites.
