Privacy Policy GDPR
APR Accountant 4U Limited, trading as Accountant 4U (Accountant4u.ie)
Effective date: 01/08/2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how APR Accountant 4U trading as Accountant4U.ie (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, services, or contacting us, you consent to the processing of your personal data in line with this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
- Business name: APR Accountant 4U trading as Accountant 4U
- Business activity: Accounting, Tax, Payroll & Advisory Services
- Website: Contact email: www.accountant4u.ie
- Contact email:Robert@accountant4u.ie
- Data Protection Contact: Robert Gancarz
3. What Personal Data We Collect
- Identification data: name, address, date of birth, PPSN, company details.
- Contact details: phone number, email address, postal address.
- Financial data: bank account details, tax records, payroll data, invoices.
- Business information: company registration details, CRO filings, VAT numbers.
- Website usage data: IP address, cookies, browsing behaviour.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data directly from you when you:
- Contact us via email, phone, or website.
- Engage our accounting, payroll, or tax services.
- Submit forms or documents.
We may also receive information from:
- Public authorities (Revenue, CRO).
- Banks, auditors, or payroll providers.
- Third parties with your consent.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: to perform accounting and advisory services requested by you.
- Legal obligation: to comply with Irish tax and company law (e.g. Revenue, CRO).
- Legitimate interest: to manage and improve our services.
- Consent: for specific processing activities (e.g. marketing communications).
6. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data will be used for:
- Providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services.
- Communicating with you regarding your business and obligations.
- Preparing statutory filings and submissions to Revenue and CRO.
- Invoicing and payment collection.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:
- Irish Revenue Commissioners & CRO (to comply with legal obligations).
- Banks, payroll software providers, auditors, IT providers (where necessary).
- Professional advisors (lawyers, consultants) under strict confidentiality.
- Regulators or legal authorities if required by law.
8. International Transfers
We primarily process personal data within the EEA.
If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. EU Standard Contractual Clauses).
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes set out in this Policy.
- Comply with Irish tax and legal retention requirements (typically 6–7 years).
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
10. Your Rights under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- 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 processing of your data.
- Portability – request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Objection – object to certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent – for processing based on consent (e.g. marketing).
To exercise your rights, contact us at: Robert@accountant4u.ie.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) Ireland: www.dataprotection.ie
11. Security
We use technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorised access.
- Accidental loss or destruction.
- Unlawful disclosure or misuse.
12. Cookies & Website
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please see our Cookie Policy for details.
13. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact us:
APR Accountant 4U trading as Accountant4U.ie
Email: Robert@accountant4u.ie
Phone: 083-421-8974
Address: Unit R6, Office 4,
Clonard Village Centre,
Wexford, Y35 WR02
Email: Robert@accountant4u.ie
Phone: 083-421-8974
Address: Unit R6, Office 4,
Clonard Village Centre,
Wexford, Y35 WR02