Nicholas Peters & Co respects your privacy and is committed to
protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we
collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our
website or use our services.
Who we are
Nicholas Peters Business Solutions Limited is a firm of Accountants based in Cyprus. Expert accountants with 20+ years combined expertise, serving businesses across UK, Cyprus, and Greece. We provide comprehensive accounting, tax planning, and business advisory services to help you optimize your finances and accelerate growth.
Information we collect
Information you provide
- Contact forms: Name, email address, phone number, message
content
- Email communications: Email address and correspondence
content
- Phone calls: Contact details and conversation records
for service delivery
- Client services: Personal and business information necessary
for accounting services
Information we collect automatically
- Website usage: IP address, browser type, pages visited,
time spent on site
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve
website functionality
- Analytics data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve
our website
How we use your information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- Service delivery: To provide accounting, and
advisory services
- Communication: To respond to inquiries and provide customer
support
- Legal compliance: To meet regulatory and professional
obligations
- Website improvement: To analyze usage and enhance user
experience
- Marketing: To send relevant information about our services
(with consent)
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests: For business operations and website
functionality
- Contract performance: To deliver accounting and professional
services
- Legal obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements
- Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential
cookies
Data retention
We retain your personal data for the following periods:
- Contact inquiries: Up to 2 years unless you become a
client
- Client records: Minimum 6 years as required by professional
standards
- Website analytics: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics
default)
- Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent
Sharing your information
We may share your information with:
- Professional advisors: Lawyers, insurers, and other
professionals
- Regulatory bodies: ACCA, ICPAC, and other authorities
as required
- Service providers: IT support, cloud storage, and communication
tools
- Legal requirements: When required by law or court order
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Your rights
Under EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal
obligations)
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate
interests
- Withdraw consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@np-accountancy.com
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and
analyze site usage.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be
switched off:
- Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your
visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure site
security
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _ga_*: Maintains session state (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
-
You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Disabling cookies may affect website functionality
Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to
protect your personal data:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure cloud storage with reputable providers
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Staff training on data protection
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
International transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK/EU. When
we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection
through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or
adequacy decisions.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify
you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our
website with an updated "last modified" date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle
your personal data, please contact us:
Last updated: December 2024