Who we are

Ranas Accountancy is a trading name of Rana & Co services ltd a UK-based accountancy practice licensed and regulated by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) under licence number 20379833.
Our website address is: https://ranasaccountancy.com

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Full name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Business details, accounting and financial information
• National Insurance number, UTR, and other tax-related identifiers
• Any information you voluntarily provide via forms, email, or phone

We also collect standard technical data when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information.

Why We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in order to:

Communicate updates or respond to inquiries

Provide accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and business advisory services

Fulfil our obligations under our engagement with you

Comply with legal obligations (e.g., HMRC, anti-money laundering regulations)

Maintain proper business records

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases (in accordance with UK GDPR):

Consent – where you have explicitly provided it (e.g., newsletter subscription)

Contractual necessity – to perform the accounting services you’ve engaged us for

Legal obligation – to meet compliance requirements (e.g. recordkeeping, HMRC submissions)

Legitimate interest – for internal business operations and client relationship management

Who We Share Your Data With

We will never sell your data. We may share it with:

Our licensing body (AAT), if required for audit or professional conduct purposes

HMRC or other regulatory bodies, as required

Our cloud-based software providers (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent) under secure terms

Subcontractors or trusted partners assisting with service delivery (under NDA and GDPR compliance)

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal and financial records for up to 6 years after the end of our engagement, in line with HMRC and anti-money laundering regulations. After that, your data will be securely deleted.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

📧 info@ranasaccountancy.com
📞 07587 674 794

Last updated: April 2025