LK & DK Group Limited trading as LK Accounting

LK & DK Group Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”), trading as LK Accounting, is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with:

• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018

Company Name: LK & DK Group Limited
Trading Name: LK Accounting
Registered in: England and Wales
Registered Office: 31-33 Highstreet. Barton Upon Humber DN18 5PD
Email: info@lkaccount.co.uk
Telephone: 01482 522912

We are supervised for Anti-Money Laundering purposes by HM Revenue and Customs.

We may collect and process the following data:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Photographic ID (passport, driving licence)

• Email address
• Phone number
• Residential or business address

• Bank statements
• Income and expense records
• Tax and payroll information

• Proof of address
• Source of funds evidence
• Credit check data
• Biometric identity verification

• IP address
• Website usage data (via cookies/analytics)

We collect data from:

• Direct client engagement (email, phone, onboarding)
• Online forms (including Google Forms)
• Accounting software (e.g. Xero)
• Identity verification platforms (e.g. AMLCC)
• Third parties (e.g. HMRC, Companies House, credit agencies)

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Providing accountancy and tax services
• Completing statutory filings
• Managing payroll, VAT, and bookkeeping
• Conducting Anti-Money Laundering checks
• Communicating with clients
• Improving our services
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Contractual obligation – to deliver agreed services
• Legal obligation – including AML and tax compliance
• Legitimate interests – running and improving our business
• Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)

As part of our legal obligations, we are required to:

• Verify your identity
• Obtain proof of address
• Assess source of funds
• Conduct ongoing monitoring

We may use third-party providers to complete these checks.

We may share your data with:

• HM Revenue and Customs
• Companies House
• Software providers (e.g. Xero)
• AML and compliance providers (e.g. AMLCC)
• Banking providers
• Professional advisers (where required)

We do not sell your personal data.

Some of our software providers may store data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses).

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Client records: typically 6–7 years (legal requirement)
• AML records: minimum 5 years after relationship ends
• General enquiries: up to 12 months

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure cloud-based systems
• Access controls and permissions
• Encryption where applicable
• Staff training and confidentiality obligations

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (where applicable)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability

Requests should be sent to: info@lkaccount.co.uk

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact us directly.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and track performance.

A separate Cookie Policy explains:

• What cookies we use
• Why we use them
• How you can control them

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

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

LK Accounting
Email: info@lkaccount.co.uk
Phone: 01482 522912.