GDPR & Confidentiality
A Legal Disclaimer
The information provided in this policy is for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. While we strive to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you should seek professional legal consultation to address your specific data protection needs.
By using our website and services, you agree to this policy and understand your rights under relevant legislation.
Statements
At Valuation.Accountant, we are committed to ensuring that all personal data is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We only collect, process, and store personal information that is necessary, lawful, and relevant to our services, ensuring transparency and accountability in how we manage data.
We adhere to the following GDPR principles:
• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency – Data is processed in a fair and legal manner, with clear communication about how and why it is used.
• Purpose limitation – We only use personal data for specified, explicit, and legitimate business purposes.
• Data minimisation – We collect only the necessary data required to provide valuation services.
• Accuracy – We take reasonable steps to ensure data is accurate and up to date.
• Storage limitation – Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose and comply with legal requirements.
• Integrity and confidentiality – We implement strong security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Individuals have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict the processing of their data. For data access requests or GDPR-related queries, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Confidentiality Statement
At Valuation.Accountant, we understand the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and business information. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data privacy, professional ethics, and discretion.
All information shared with us is treated as strictly confidential and will only be used for the purpose of providing valuation services. We will never disclose client data to third parties without explicit consent, except when required by legal or regulatory obligations.
Our confidentiality commitment includes:
• Secure handling of all business and financial data to protect client interests.
• Non-disclosure of client information to unauthorised parties.
• Data encryption and access controls to ensure protection against breaches.
• Strict adherence to regulatory and ethical guidelines for professional valuations.
Any staff, contractors, or third parties working with Valuation.Accountants are bound by confidentiality agreements to maintain data security and professional integrity. If you have concerns about data confidentiality, please contact hello@valuation.accountants.