Privacy Policy
McGowan Accountancy Services is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains when and why we collect personal information about our clients, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
Information we may collect:
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Client Information: When you engage our accounting services, we may collect personal information such as your name, address, contact details, financial information, and other relevant details required for providing accounting and financial services.
- Website Visitors: We may collect and process certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, and other usage information. This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies, and it is used to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
How we use your information:
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide accounting, tax, and financial advisory services to our clients, we may need to use your personal information to complete relevant tasks.
- Communication: To communicate with you regarding your accounting needs, appointments, and updates related to our services.
- Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as tax reporting, financial audits, and anti-money laundering checks.
- Improvement: To improve our services and website by analyzing data and understanding our clients’ needs and preferences.
Data Sharing and Disclosure:
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your personal information with:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as cloud hosting providers and IT support. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your information for any purpose other than providing the contracted services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.
Data Security:
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure the ongoing protection of your data.
Retention of Personal Information:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights:
You have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal information held by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Changes to this Privacy Statement:
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the revised version will have an updated “last updated” date.