Privacy and Cookies

1. Who we are

ELIFBOOKKEEPING LTD ("we", "us", "our") provides bookkeeping and related services, including payroll support, to businesses in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller responsible for the personal data described in this policy.

• Company: ELIFBOOKKEEPING LTD, registered in England and Wales, No. 13485305
• Registered office: 110 Kingsmere, London Road, Brighton, BN1 6UY, United Kingdom
• Contact: elifyilmaz.bookkeeping@gmail.com

2. The data we collect

Depending on the services we provide, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity data — name, title, date of birth, National Insurance number (for payroll).
• Contact data — address, email address, telephone numbers.
• Financial data — bank details, payroll records, invoices, receipts and related accounting records.
• Transaction data — details of payments and services provided.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type and usage data when you visit our website.

3. How we use your data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use it to:

• perform the contract we have entered into with you (bookkeeping and related services);
• comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, including requirements of HMRC and Companies House;
• pursue our legitimate business interests, such as administering our services and keeping records up to date.

4. Who we share it with

We never sell your personal data. We may share it, where necessary and lawful, with:

• HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other regulators or authorities where required by law;
• software providers whose systems we use to deliver our services;
• professional advisers, including accountants, auditors and insurers, where required.

5. How long we keep it

We retain client records in line with UK tax compliance standards — typically 6 years plus the current financial year — after which data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6. How we protect it

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way. Access is limited to those who have a genuine business need to know it.

7. Your rights

Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:

• request access to a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data;
• request erasure of your data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it;
• request the transfer of your data to you or a third party;
• object to or restrict our processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at elifyilmaz.bookkeeping@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.

8. Cookies

Our website may use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the operation of the website.
• Analytical cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
• Functionality cookies — remember your preferences to personalise your experience.

You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of this website may not function properly.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.