Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19 March 2025

DA Hopkins Chartered Accountant (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website dahopkins.com or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

✅ Personal Information – Name, email address, phone number, and business details when you contact us or request our services.
✅ Financial Information – If required for accounting, tax, or financial advisory services.
✅ Technical Data – IP address, browser type, and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
✅ Communication Data – Emails, messages, or enquiries submitted via our website or social media.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

📌 To Provide Services – Delivering accounting, tax, and advisory services you request.
📌 To Communicate With You – Responding to enquiries, sending updates, or providing necessary service-related information.
📌 To Improve Our Website – Analysing visitor behaviour to enhance user experience.
📌 To Comply With Legal Obligations – Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
📌 For Marketing Purposes – Sending relevant newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in).

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

✅ Service Providers & Partners – Such as cloud accounting software providers (QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent, Sage) to assist with financial services.
✅ Legal & Regulatory Authorities – If required for compliance with legal obligations (e.g., ICAEW, HMRC).
✅ Third-Party Analytics Tools – Such as Google Analytics to track website performance.
✅ Marketing & IT Support – If you have opted into communications.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we encourage safe internet practices.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

🔹 Access Your Data – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
🔹 Correct Inaccuracies – Update or amend your information.
🔹 Request Data Deletion – Ask us to delete your personal data unless we are legally required to retain it.
🔹 Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data in certain cases.
🔹 Object to Processing – Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at office@dahopkins.co.uk

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and track website usage. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its intended purpose or comply with legal obligations.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

📧 Email: office@dahopkins.co.uk
📞 Phone: 01978 364331
📍 Address: DA Hopkins Chartered Accountant, 7 King Street, Wrexham LL11 1HF

By using our website and services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.