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Centaur Accountancy Services Ltd is the data controller for the personal information we process. You can contact us at admin@centauraccountancy.co.uk or by calling 01793 939153. 

What information we collect, use, and why

We currently collect and process the following information:

  • Personal identifiers, contacts, and characteristics (e.g., name and contact details).
  • Financial information necessary for bookkeeping and accountancy services.
  • Business records provided by you or your agents.

We use this information to provide bookkeeping services, maintain your financial records, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Lawful bases and data protection rights

Under data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.
  • Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate.
  • Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances.
Our lawful bases for the collection and use of your data

Our lawful bases for collecting or using this information are:

  • Contract: We need the information to perform a contract we have with you.
  • Legal obligation: We need the information to comply with the law (e.g., HMRC regulations).
  • Legitimate interests: We need the information for our legitimate interests as a business provider, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
Where we get personal information from

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for one of the following reasons:

  • You have made an enquiry to us.
  • You have entered into a contract for bookkeeping services.
  • You have provided records for processing.

We may also receive personal information indirectly from third parties such as HMRC or your previous accountants where you have authorised such disclosure.

How long we keep information

We keep your information for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, and to comply with statutory retention periods (typically 6 years for financial records). When we no longer need the information, we will securely dispose of it.

Who we share information with

We may share this information with:

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
  • Software providers such as Xero (where we use their platforms to manage your data).
  • Regulatory bodies if required by law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

How to complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at admin@centauraccountancy.co.uk.

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Last updated

January 2026

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