1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how AK Business, Law & Compliance collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data controller

Data Controller:
Andzela Karavaicuka
Trading as AK Business, Law & Compliance

Contact:
Email: [email protected]

3. Personal data collected

Personal data may include:

  • Name
  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Address

  • Information you include in messages or enquiries submitted via the contact form or communicate with us by email

  • Client correspondence and documents (where applicable)

  • Basic technical data (such as IP address, browser type and device information)

No special category personal data is intentionally collected unless necessary for agreed services.

AK Business, Law & Compliance does not intentionally collect special category data unless you choose to provide it.

4. How personal data is used

Personal data is used only for:

  • Responding to enquiries
  • Preparing documents and providing consultative and advisory support
  • Invoicing and record-keeping
  • Legal and tax compliance

Data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing.

5. Legal basis for processing

Processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for initial enquiries and communications)
  • Performance of a contract (where services are provided)
  • Legal obligation (including tax and accounting requirements)
  • Legitimate interests (business administration and service delivery)

6. Data retention 

AK Business, Law & Compliance retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Client records and correspondence are typically retained for up to 6 years in line with legal, tax and accounting requirements, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data security

AK Business, Law & Compliance takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Data subject rights

You have the right to:

  • Be informed about how your personal data is used
  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of data (where applicable)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent

You also have the right to:

  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests can be made by contacting the email address above.

9. Cookies

This website may use limited cookies for basic functionality or analytics.
No tracking or marketing cookies are used without consent.
Where required, a cookie notice or banner will be displayed to obtain user consent.

10. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at [email protected].