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Accessibility Statement

Last updated March 2025

Our commitment

At Net Accounting we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to provide a website experience that is inclusive and user-friendly, allowing all visitors to access the information and services we offer with ease.

Accessibility standards

We aim to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, which are recognized and adopted worldwide as the standard for web accessibility. Our goal is to meet Level AA of these guidelines, which ensures that our website is accessible to a wide range of users with varying disabilities.

Measures to support accessibility

To ensure our website is accessible, we have implemented the following measures:

· Ongoing Training:  Our team receives regular training on web accessibility best practices to ensure our content is created and maintained with accessibility in mind.

· Design and Development: We incorporate accessibility into the design and development of our website, including the use of proper HTML mark-ups, alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, and more.

· Regular Testing: We regularly test our website using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues.

· Feedback Mechanisms: We actively encourage feedback from users regarding the accessibility of our website. This feedback helps us identify areas for improvement and ensures we are meeting the needs of all visitors.

Accessibility features

Some of the accessibility features on our website include:

· Alt Text for Images: All images on our website include descriptive alternative text to assist users who rely on screen readers.

· Keyboard Navigation: Our website is navigable using a keyboard alone, with clear focus indicators and logical tab order.

· Readable Text: We use clear fonts and sufficient contrast to ensure text is readable for all users.

· Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be fully responsive, meaning it adjusts to fit the screen size of any device, making it accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of our website, some content may not yet be fully adapted to the strictest accessibility standards. We are continually working to improve our site. If you encounter any issues, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide an alternative means of access.

Feedback and contact information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or if you need assistance accessing any part of our site, please contact us:

Net Accounting

Unit Da2 Sutherland House, 43 Sutherland Road, London, United Kingdom, E17 6BU.

info@netaccounting.co.uk

02033023153

07501783967

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry and resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Terms & Conditions

Last updated March 2025

Welcome to Net Accounting. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at www.netaccounting.co.uk. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

Intellectual Property

· Ownership: All content, materials, and features available on the website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of Net Accounting or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

· Restrictions: You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any content from the website without our prior written consent.

Use of the site

There are some restrictions using this site:

· Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this website. By using the website, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

· Permitted Use: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to access and use the website for your personal or business purposes, provided you comply with these Terms. Any unauthorized use of the website is prohibited.

· Proper Use: You consent to utilize this website solely for legitimate purposes and shall refrain from posting any illegal, harmful, abusive, threatening, harassing, or defamatory content of any nature on this platform.

Disclaimer

· General Disclaimer: The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute accounting, tax, legal, or financial advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the information provided on the website.

· No Warranties: The website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or available at all times. Users bear full responsibility for any decisions made based on the information provided on this website, including that from any linked third-party websites.

Limitation of liability

· Exclusion of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Net Accounting will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or the information provided on it.

· Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold Net Accounting, its officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms.

Third-Party links

· External Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Net Accounting. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

· No Endorsement: The inclusion of any third-party link does not imply our endorsement or recommendation of the website or service.

Privacy policy

· Data Collection: By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

· Cookies: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. By using the website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

For more information, please use our Privacy Policy section.

Modifications

· Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

· Notification: We will notify users of any significant changes to the Terms by posting a notice on the website or through other means as appropriate.

Governing law

· Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the English laws of, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

· Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the English courts.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Net Accounting

Unit Da2 Sutherland House, 43 Sutherland Road, London, United Kingdom, E17 6BU.

info@netaccounting.co.uk

02033023153

07501783967

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Privacy Policy

Last updated March 2025

Net Accounting Ltd is a Chartered Accountants firm specializing in accounting services. We are incorporated in England, bearing the registration number 12047395, and are registered with the ICO under the registration reference: ZA6666800. Our registered office is located at Unit Da2 Sutherland House, 43 Sutherland Road, London, United Kingdom, E17 6BU.

This notice interprets by means of what we accumulate and use individual record about you, similarly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act [1998 or 2018] and some added national applying laws, rules and subordinate statute, as improved or amended now and then, in the UK (‘Data Protection Legislation’).

We may amend this privacy notice from time to time. If we do so, we will supply you with and/or otherwise make available to you a copy of the amended privacy notice.

The type of information we collect

We are engaging in a contract with you and will prepare record in order to fulfil our agreed responsibilities. We also need them to comply with our statutory obligations. Similarly, this information will allow us to inform you of relevant deadlines and other important information where this may assist you in meeting your obligations. 

In order to determine the agreed assistances, we need to accrue, retain and process following individual data about you:

· Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide when you contact us or use our services:

· Names and addresses

· Email addresses

· Telephone numbers

· Correspondence between us

Financial Information: We may collect financial data, including but not limited to bank account details, tax identification numbers, and other information necessary for providing our accounting services. These include:

· Information owned by HMRC

· Information necessary to arrange tax returns

· Information required to arrange your financial records

· Technical Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other details about how you interact with our website.

· Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor website activity and enhance your user experience. Please look at the Cookie Policy section for further information.

How information is collected

We accrue data about you from:

· You

· A spouse/associate

· Public registers such as HMRC and Companies House

· Your organisation

· Electronic ID proof providers

· Other third bodies (e.g. banks, investment managers etc) as authorised by you.

Why information collected 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

· Service Provision: We collect information for following reasons: 

· To enable us to complete the services that you have requested from us including preparing and filing accounts and tax returns. 

· To allow us to provide recommendation on tax and national insurance liabilities. 

· To allow us to inform you of relevant deadlines and other important information where this may assist you in meeting your obligations. 

· Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send you service-related communications, and provide updates on your account.

· Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as tax laws and anti-money laundering regulations.

· Improvement: To improve our website, services, and user experience by analysing how you use our website.

· Marketing: With your consent, to send you promotional materials and newsletters. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

Sharing information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

· Service Providers: We may share your information with 

· trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, 

· regulators who may need to inspect our work, 

· subcontractors with whom we engage to conduct work on our behalf, 

· tax and other governmental authorities to whom we need to submit information on your behalf

· Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or to comply with legal processes.

· Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

How your information is stored

We hold your personal data on cloud-based accountancy software  BTC, VT Accountancy and VT Transactions provided by VT Software, Brightpay, Pixie, Accountancy Manager and Moneysoft Payroll Manager, our google drive and email systems, Dropbox and our outlook email systems, as spreadsheets stored locally on our computers and in some instances, as physical printouts stored in locked filing cabinets.

We have a policy of keeping information for six years after the end of the tax year to which it pertains when tax returns and accounts have been prepared. 

Personal data must typically be destroyed within specified time frames under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR 2017), but if a contractual agreement is in place, this is considered agreement to retain records for the longer period under Regulation 40 (5) MLR 2017.

Data security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

· Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

· Correction:  You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

· Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations.

· Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

· Restriction of processing: You have the right to ask us to restrict or object the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below:

Net Accounting

Unit Da2 Sutherland House, 43 Sutherland Road, London, United Kingdom, E17 6BU.

info@netaccounting.co.uk

02033023153

07501783967

How to complain

If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us. 

You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address:

Information Commissioner’s Office

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Thank you for trusting Net Accounting with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.