Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are.

Bright Tax Limited is a company registered in England & Wales, registration number 15571907. Our registered office is at 19 Emmer Green, Luton, England, LU2 8UH.

Contact details:

Telephone: +44 7518714228
Email: info@bright-tax.co.uk

2. Information we collect.

We may collect the following information when you use our website

• Personal details you provide voluntarily, such as your name, company name, address, telephone number, and email address, via forms or email correspondence.
• Your preferences and interactions, including subscription choices for email updates.
• Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically when you access our website.
• Data stored locally on your device through cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences.
• Usage data, including pages visited and interactions, to improve our services and for analytical purposes.

Please note that some cookies are essential for the website's functioning and cannot be disabled without affecting your access.

3. How we use your information.

We may use your information for the following purposes

• To provide the services or information you request.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries.
• To improve our website and services by analysing usage patterns.
• To send marketing communications, only where you have given explicit consent or where permitted by law.
• To comply with legal obligations or to protect our or others’ rights and safety.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes unless explicitly stated and with your consent.

4. Sharing your information.

We may disclose your information to third parties only where

• Required to do so by law or legal process.
• Necessary for the performance of a contract or to provide services you have requested.
• To trusted third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure security.

We will ensure that any third-party data processing complies with UK data protection laws.

5. Cookies and tracking technologies.

We use cookies to improve your experience and to analyse how our website is used. These may include

• Essential cookies necessary for the website’s operation.
• Analytical cookies such as Google Analytics to gather aggregated usage data.
• Advertising cookies from third parties like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google to deliver tailored advertising, where applicable.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionalities.

6. Legal basis for processing data.

Where applicable, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your personal data

• our consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
• Necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
• Our legitimate interests in improving our services, preventing fraud, or ensuring security, balanced against your rights.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

7. Your rights.

Under UK law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including

• Under UK law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including
• The right to access the data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data.
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

o exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacypolicy@bright-tax.co.uk.

8. Data retention.

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it..

9. Data security.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction, in accordance with UK data protection laws.

10. Marketing communications.

We will only send marketing emails where you have explicitly opted in, or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so under applicable law. You can opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us at info@bright-tax.co.uk.

11. Data access and correction.

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, and to request correction or deletion. Requests should be made in writing and may require proof of identity.

12. The right to erasure.

You may request that we delete your personal data where applicable, such as when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, or where you withdraw consent, subject to legal obligations.

13. Complaints.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, or wish to lodge a complaint, you may contact the ICO at 0303 123 1113 or via their website https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/data-protection-complaints/.

14. Links to external websites.

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It does not limit or waive any rights or protections afforded by law.