Privacy Notice

Effective date: 19 September 2025

Data controller: Espresso Accountants Ltd, International House, 64 Nile Street, London N1 7SR. Email: ss@espressoaccountants.co.uk.

1. What data we collect

Identity and contact details; business details and financial records needed for onboarding and service delivery; payment identifiers from our payment partners; compliance information for AML/KYC.

2. Why we use your data (lawful bases)

To perform a contract or take steps at your request before a contract; to comply with legal obligations; our legitimate interests; with your consent for optional marketing.

3. Sharing your data

We share data with payment processors, service providers under confidentiality, and regulators or authorities as required by law. We do not sell personal data.

4. International transfers

If any provider stores data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

5. Retention

Prospective client records: as long as necessary. Engagement files: six years. AML/KYC: five years. Legal obligations may require longer.

6. Your rights

You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection, and the right to withdraw consent. You can complain to the ICO.

7. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

8. Contact

Data protection contact: Sufyan Secretary, ss@espressoaccountants.co.uk.