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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 May 2026

Introduction

RD Tax Consultant ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We are registered in the United Kingdom and operate under the data protection laws applicable in England and Wales, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

  • Personal Identifiers: Your name, company name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
  • Business Information: Sector, industry type, R&D project details, and financial data relevant to your claim.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behaviour on our site.
  • Communication Data: Records of emails, calls, and messages between you and our team.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect about you for the following purposes:

  • To assess your eligibility for R&D tax credits and prepare your claim for submission to HMRC.
  • To communicate with you regarding your claim, including updates, queries, and requests for additional information.
  • To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including HMRC requirements.
  • To send you relevant updates and marketing communications where you have consented to receive them.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • HMRC: We share necessary information with HMRC as part of your R&D tax credit claim submission.
  • Service Providers: We may engage trusted third parties to perform functions on our behalf, such as IT support, accounting software providers, and data storage services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, regular security assessments, and staff training on data protection best practices. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another controller in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we handle your data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: contact@rdtaxconsultant.co.uk

Address: 24 Little Quay St, Manchester M3 3HH

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.