Last updated: 23 January 2026

1. Introduction
   NewLief Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner.

   This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
   
   

2. Who We Are
   Firm name: NewLief Limited
   Legal status: Private limited company
   Registered office: Suite RA01, 195–197 Wood Street, London, E17 3NU
   Email: admin@newlief.co.uk

   NewLief Limited is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
   
   

3. Personal Data We Collect
   We may collect and process the following personal data:

   Clients and prospective clients:
   Name and contact details
   Date of birth
   National Insurance number
   Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
   VAT number (where applicable)
   Financial, accounting and tax information
   Identification documents for anti-money laundering purposes

   
   Website users:
   Name and email address (via contact forms)
   IP address
   Website usage data (via cookies and basic analytics tools)

   
   Suppliers and professional contacts:
   Name
   Contact details
   Business-related information
   
   

4. How We Use Your Personal Data
   We use personal data to:
   Provide accounting, tax and advisory services
   Comply with legal and regulatory obligations (including ICAEW and anti-money laundering requirements)
   Communicate with clients and prospective clients
   Manage our business operations
   Improve our website and services
   Prevent fraud and financial crime
   
   

5. Legal Bases for Processing
   We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
   Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract
   Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
   Legitimate interests – for running and managing our business
   Consent – where required (for example, certain website cookies)
   
   

6. Sharing Your Data
   We may share personal data with:
   HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
   Companies House
   Banks and financial institutions
   Accounting, tax, payroll and document-management software providers
   Professional advisers (legal, compliance and insurers)
   Regulatory bodies (including ICAEW)
   Anti-money laundering and identity verification providers
   
   Personal data is shared only where necessary and appropriate safeguards are in place.
   
   

7. International Transfers
   Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are applied, including adequacy regulations or contractual protections.
   
   

8. Data Security
   We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including secure systems, access controls and confidentiality obligations.
   
   

9. Data Retention
   We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:
   Client records: typically 6 years after the end of the engagement
   Anti-money laundering records: 5 years after the end of the business relationship
   Website enquiries: up to 12 months where no engagement follows
   
   

10. Your Rights
    Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
    Access your personal data
    Request correction of inaccurate data
    Request erasure (where applicable)
    Restrict or object to processing
    Request data portability
    Withdraw consent
    
    

    To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@newlief.co.uk.
    
    

11. Complaints
    If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
    

    Website: https://ico.org.uk
    Telephone: 0303 123 1113
    
    

12. Cookies
    Our website uses cookies, including basic analytics cookies, to improve functionality and user experience. Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.
    
    

13. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.

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