Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23rd April 2026

The Expat Accountant (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

1. Who We Are

The Expat Accountant
Email: admin@theexpataccountant.com
Location: Costa del Sol, Spain

We provide UK tax advisory and compliance services to individuals living in Spain.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number)

  • Financial and tax information (income, assets, property, business details)

  • Identification information where required for compliance

  • Communication records (emails, messages, consultation notes)

  • Website usage data (via cookies)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide tax and advisory services

  • Communicate with you

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Manage billing and payments

  • Improve our services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

  • Contractual necessity (to provide services)

  • Legal obligations (tax and regulatory requirements)

  • Legitimate interests (running and improving our business)

  • Consent (where applicable)

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share your data with:

  • A trusted Spanish tax specialist (for Spanish tax compliance)

  • Service providers (e.g. cloud storage, email, scheduling tools)

  • Payment processors

  • Regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the UK, Spain, or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

Typically, tax-related records are retained for a minimum of 5–6 years.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where legally permissible)

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@theexpataccountant.com.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure storage and restricted access.

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.

You can control cookie settings through your browser.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy, contact:

Email: admin@theexpataccountant.com