Privacy Policy for MCQ Bookkeeping

Website: https://mcqbookkeeping.co.uk

Effective Date: 03/02/2026

1. Introduction

MCQ Bookkeeping (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our bookkeeping and related services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

MCQ Bookkeeping is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

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

MCQ Bookkeeping

Email: info@mcqbookkeeping.co.uk

Business Address:

115a Queen Street
Redcar
TS10 1BT

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing and financial information

  • Information relating to your accounts and bookkeeping records

  • Any information submitted through contact forms, enquiries, or service requests

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Cookies and tracking data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide bookkeeping and accounting support services

  • Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

  • Manage client relationships

  • Process payments and maintain financial records

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual Obligation: To deliver agreed bookkeeping services

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with HMRC and financial regulations

  • Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business services

  • Consent: Where you have agreed to marketing communications or optional data collection

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • HMRC or regulatory authorities when legally required

  • Professional advisers such as accountants, auditors, or legal advisers

  • IT service providers, cloud storage providers, or software platforms used to deliver services

  • Payment processing providers

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure cloud-based accounting platforms

  • Encrypted data transmission

  • Restricted access to authorised personnel

  • Regular system monitoring and updates

8. Data Retention

We retain personal and financial data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Meet legal, tax, and regulatory requirements

  • Resolve disputes

Typically, financial records are retained for 6 years in line with HMRC requirements.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

A separate Cookie Policy may provide further information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

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

MCQ Bookkeeping

Email: info@mcqbookkeeping.co.uk

Address: 

115a Queen Street 

Redcar 

TS10 1BT

End of Privacy Policy