Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how BrickBooks (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you use our tax return services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, tax identification number, financial information, and other relevant details necessary for the preparation and filing of your tax return.
1.2 Usage Data: We may also collect information about your use of our services, including log data, device information, and browsing activity on our website.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information and improve your user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
2. Use of Information
2.1 We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our tax return services;
- To communicate with you about your tax return and related matters;
- To process payments and fulfill your requests;
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and
- To improve our services and customer experience.
2.2 We may also use aggregated and anonymized data for statistical analysis and business purposes.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1 We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:
- To our affiliates, service providers, and business partners who assist us in providing our services;
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from government authorities;
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others; and
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our business.
3.2 We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
4.1 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information.
4.2 However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
5.1 We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5.2 Upon your request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory compliance purposes.
6. Your Rights
6.1 You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also object to or restrict certain processing activities.
6.2 To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on our website. The revised Policy will be effective as of the date it is posted.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at enquiries@brick-books.co.uk
By using our tax return services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.