At Clear Start Accountants, we prioritise your privacy and the protection of your personal information. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy for full details.
Clear Start Accountants are committed to safeguarding the privacy of all visitors who interact with us via our website, www.clearstartaccountants.co.uk, by phone, text message, or email.
We are dedicated to protecting your personal information and operate in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) effective from May 2018. As a registered organisation with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), we aim for transparency in our data handling practices.
Please review this privacy policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide. Clear Start Accountants Ltd reserves the right to update this policy, and changes will be posted on our website. Regularly reviewing the policy ensures you remain informed about how your information is managed.
By registering on our site, you consent to the collection, use, and transfer of your data as outlined in this policy.
Unless you opt out, Clear Start Accountants Ltd and our trusted third-party partners (including Insolvency Practitioners) may contact you via:
For any concerns or to modify your contact preferences, please get in touch with us.
If you contact us by telephone using the numbers provided on our website or in marketing correspondence, your call may be recorded for training, quality, and regulatory purposes. Similarly, if you contact us via email, webchat, WhatsApp, or post, the information you provide may be securely stored for the same purposes.
Clear Start Accountants may collect personal information from you through its website, mobile applications, or other similar platforms operated by or on behalf of the brand. When accessing services on www.clearstartaccountants.co.uk, you may be required to provide personal details such as your name, contact information, email address, and telephone number. Additionally, during your use of the website, data may be stored regarding your interaction with the site, such as the pages you visit and the source of your visit. Information may also be gathered from communications you post on the website or from emails and letters you send to us.
It is your responsibility to ensure that any information, content, material, or data you provide on the website is accurate, complete, and not misleading, and that all relevant facts are disclosed.
If you provide personal information about another individual, you must first ensure they have read this privacy policy. By submitting another person’s details, you confirm that you have obtained their consent to share their information with us and that they are aware of how their information will be used.
The majority of data collected by Clear Start Accountants is provided directly by you. This includes instances where:
This process ensures that the information collected is relevant and essential for the services we provide.
Clear Start Accountants utilises your data for the following purposes:
We will only collect and process your personal information if you have provided your consent. For instance, we will send marketing emails or process sensitive information about you solely with your explicit consent.
In some cases, we may process your personal information where we have legitimate business grounds to do so. These purposes include:
You have the right to object to our use of your personal information for these legitimate interests, including instances where your data is used to create profiles for customer demographic analysis. If you object, we will cease processing your personal information unless exceptional circumstances apply, in which case we will inform you of the reasons for continuing.
If you wish to exercise your right to object, please contact our Compliance Team at [email protected].
The information you provide will be stored on our systems and may be shared with third parties or staff to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or those approved by you. Third parties process data and provide support services on our behalf. We may also share aggregate, non-identifiable usage data with third parties.
Your information may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), where we will ensure it is protected in compliance with GDPR standards. Third-party partners will also follow their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing.
If Clear Start Accountants enters a joint venture, merges, or is sold, your data may be shared with new partners or owners. Additionally, we may share your data with regulatory bodies like ICAEW for compliance monitoring.
With your consent, we may share your information with partner companies to offer products or services. We will not share, sell, or distribute your data without your consent unless legally required.
The duration for which we retain your data depends on the purpose for which it was provided. Examples include:
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, unlawful processing, accidental loss, or damage. While we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee complete security for data shared online. By using our website and not indicating otherwise, you consent to the handling of your data as outlined above, acknowledging the inherent risks of online data sharing. Clear Start Accountants is not liable for any breach of security unless caused by our negligence or wilful misconduct.
Clear Start Accountants is committed to ensuring you are fully aware of your data protection rights. These rights include:
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within one month.
Email: [email protected].
Postal Address:Clear Start Accountants, Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH
Your information may be shared with third parties for processing, regulatory compliance, or as otherwise required by law. We ensure all transfers comply with GDPR regulations. If our business is sold or merged, your information may be transferred to the new owners or partners.
Clear Start Accountants may send you information about our products and services, as well as those offered by third-party companies, if we believe they may interest you. If you have agreed to receive marketing communications, you can opt out at any time.
You have the right to stop Clear Start Accountants from contacting you for marketing purposes or sharing your data with partner companies.
If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications, please contact a customer service agent and request that the marketing preferences box on your account be unticked.
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on your computer. Unless you object when providing your details, our system will place cookies on your device when you access our website. These cookies enhance your experience by making it easier to log in and use the site on subsequent visits. They also help us monitor website traffic and personalise content for you.
You can configure your browser to reject cookies. However, this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
If you wish to stop receiving cookies in the future, please contact us, and we will assist you with your preferences.
Our website utilises the following types of cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
You can reject cookies via your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.
Our website may include links to external websites. Please note that our privacy policy applies solely to our website. If you click on a link to another website, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of that site to understand how your data will be handled.
We keep our privacy policy under regular review and will place any updates on our web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 1st Jan 2025
If you have any questions about Clear Start Accountants’ privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please feel free to contact us:
Email: [email protected].
Phone: 0161 518 6795.
Postal Address : Clear Start Accountants, Universal Square, Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that we have not addressed your concerns in a satisfactory manner, you may want to contact the Information Commissioners office
Email: [email protected].
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF