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Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
A legal disclaimer
A legal disclaimer
A legal disclaimer
Last Updated: 02/12/25
This Privacy Policy explains how MCLA (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with our services, including legal compliance support, financial management, and HR services. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all client information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal and business information:
Personal Identification Information
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Full name
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Address
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Email address
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Contact numbers
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Job title / role
Financial & Business Information
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Bank details
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Invoices, receipts, and transaction data
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Payroll information
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Tax records
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Accounting system access details (with your permission)
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Business registration and compliance documentation
Legal Compliance Information
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Documents provided to fulfil regulatory, statutory, or reporting obligations
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Records necessary for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance
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Government-issued identification where required
How we use your information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
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To deliver financial management, HR, and legal compliance services
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To maintain accurate financial and business records
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To provide reports, analysis, and statutory filings
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To communicate regarding your account or services
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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To secure our systems and prevent fraud
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To improve our services and customer experience
We only use your information where we have a lawful basis, such as consent, contract performance, legal obligation, or legitimate business interests.
How we store and protect your information
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Encrypted digital storage
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Secure access controls
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Confidentiality agreements with staff
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Regular security and compliance audits
Your information is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet statutory retention requirements (e.g., accounting records typically retained for 6 years).
Sharing your information
We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
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Professional service providers (e.g., accountants, auditors, software providers)
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Regulatory bodies or HMRC when legally required
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Cloud-based accounting or document-management platforms (where used)
We ensure all third parties comply with data protection laws and handle information securely.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website or provided upon request.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
MCLA
Email: enquiries@mclalegal.com
Phone: +44 7888 670934