Privacy Policy

Introduction

Shearing Holdings Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website (the "Website"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

• Name, contact information (such as email address, phone number, and postal address)
• Financial information required for providing accounting services
• Demographic information
• Other information you voluntarily provide to us

2. Use of Personal Information

We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing accounting and financial services you have requested
• Communicating with you about our services, updates, and relevant information
• Processing payments and invoices
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (such as providing accounting services)
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Your consent, where applicable

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following parties:

• Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing services, subject to confidentiality obligations
• Regulatory bodies or authorities, as required by applicable laws or regulations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, update, or request deletion of your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. To exercise your rights or inquire about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us via email at: jason.shearing@shearingholdingsltd.co.uk