Website Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Watmore and Co. Accounting Ltd., trading as Watmore & Co., (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your Personal Data when you visit our website watmoreandco.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Watmore and Co. Accounting Ltd. is the Data Controller responsible for your Personal Data.

3. Definitions

Term	Definition
Personal Data	Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”), such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, or online identifiers.
Data Subject	You, the individual user of our Website whose personal data we process.
Data Controller	The natural or legal person which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. In this case, Watmore and Co. Accounting Ltd..
Data Processor	A natural or legal person who processes personal data on behalf of the data controller (e.g., our third-party service providers).
Processing	Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, such as collection, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, or destruction.
Consent	Any freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of your agreement to the processing of your personal data.
Legitimate Interests	Our lawful business interests that do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms, such as improving our services or preventing fraud.
Our Website	The website operated by Watmore and Co. Accounting Ltd. located at watmoreandco.com, including all pages, subdomains, and associated services.
Cookies	Small text files placed on your device by websites you visit, used to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage information.
IP Address	A unique numerical identifier assigned to your device when connected to the internet, which can be used to identify your general location.
Third Party	Any individual or organisation that is not you or us, including service providers, business partners, or other websites.
UK GDPR	The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, which governs the processing of personal data in the UK.
ICO	The Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK’s independent authority responsible for upholding information rights and data protection.
Adequacy Decision	A decision by the UK Government that a third country provides an adequate level of data protection.
Standard Contractual Clauses	Standardised contractual terms approved by UK authorities for transferring personal data to countries outside the UK.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your Personal Data based on the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your Personal Data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).
Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

5. Information We Collect

Information You Provide: We collect information you directly provide, such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you provide through forms or when contacting us.
Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect information about your usage of the Website, including:
- IP address, browser type, and device information.
- Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain the Website and our services.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates.
To personalise your experience and improve the Website.
To analyse Website usage and conduct research.
To ensure the security of the Website and prevent fraud.
To comply with legal obligations.
To send marketing information where we have consent or legitimate interest.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your Personal Data with:

Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us in providing the Website and our services.
Legal Authorities: When required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your Personal Data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

10. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

11. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: You can request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data.
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your Personal Data.
Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your Personal Data, including for direct marketing purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office): our ICO Registration Number is ZB635462.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. This Privacy Policy should be read alongside and in addition to our Cookie Policy, which can be found at watmoreandco.com/cookie-policy/, where you can find the full list of cookies used for this website.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not owned or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party sites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. When you click on links to other websites, you will be subject to their own privacy policies and terms of use. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit before providing any personal information.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your interactions with third-party websites are governed solely by their own terms and privacy policies.

If you have concerns about how a third-party website handles your personal data, you should contact them directly or refer to their privacy policy.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under this age.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on the Website.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us at:

Watmore and Co. Accounting Ltd.
77 Kenilworth Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3EN
accounts@watmoreandco.com

This policy was last updated 29th August, 2025.