Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Buzzy Bee Bookkeeping Services Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Contact details (name, address, email, phone number)
Financial records and transaction details
Tax and payroll information (where applicable)
Identification documents for anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
To comply with the Money Laundering Regulations, as supervised by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Provide bookkeeping, payroll, and related financial services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Maintain accurate business and financial records
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract – to fulfil our agreement with you
Legal obligation – to meet regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our services
Consent – where you have given explicit permission
5. Data Sharing
We use secure, UK/EU-GDPR compliant cloud-based software to process your financial data.
We may share your data with:
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other regulators
Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, auditors)
IT service providers and secure cloud storage platforms
We will never sell your personal data.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, and to meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements (typically 6 years after the end of our engagement).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
8. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Buzzy Bee Bookkeeping Services Ltd
1 Lynn Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK
buzzybeebookkeeping@hotmail.com
07741498084
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk. Buzzy Bee Bookkeeping Services Ltd is registered with the ICO under registration number ZC011612.