1) About us

This Website is operated by Aldus Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 04029325). Registered office: 10 Forest House Business Centre, 8 Gainsborough Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HT. Email: info@aldusltd.co.uk. Companies House+2Aldus Ltd+2

2) Acceptance of these terms

By using this Website, you agree to these Website Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

3) Other terms that may apply

These Website Terms of Use apply to Website use only. If you engage us for accounting, tax, company formation, payroll, bookkeeping, or related services, the terms for those services will be set out in a separate engagement letter/contract.

4) Website content is general information (not advice)

The content on this Website is provided for general information only. It is not intended to constitute professional advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should obtain professional advice before taking (or not taking) any action based on Website content.

5) Permitted use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only. You must not:

• misuse the Website (including by introducing viruses or attempting unauthorised access);
• interfere with the Website’s operation; or
• use the Website in a way that breaches applicable law or regulations.

6) Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, we own (or are licensed to use) all intellectual property rights in the Website and its content. You may print or download extracts for your personal use, but you must not reproduce, distribute, or exploit Website content commercially without our written permission.

7) Links to third-party websites

This Website may include links to third-party sites. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Linking does not imply endorsement.

8) Availability and changes

We may update, suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or part of the Website at any time. We may also update these Terms; the latest version will be posted on the Website.

9) Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all implied terms, warranties, and representations relating to the Website. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of (or inability to use) the Website, except where liability cannot be excluded by law (including for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation).

10) Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction, except that nothing prevents you from bringing proceedings in any other court where mandatory consumer laws apply.

11) Contact

Questions about the Website or these Terms: info@aldusltd.co.uk. Aldus Ltd

This Privacy Policy explains how Aldus Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses personal data and your rights.

1) Controller details

Controller: Aldus Limited (Company No. 04029325) Companies House
Registered office: 10 Forest House Business Centre, 8 Gainsborough Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1HT Companies House
Contact (privacy): info@aldusltd.co.uk Aldus Ltd

2) What personal data we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Identity and contact data: name, email, phone, address, role, company details.
• Client service data: financial/tax records you provide, communications, instructions, documents, identifiers needed to deliver services.
• Compliance data: information required to meet legal/regulatory obligations (e.g., identity verification and related checks where applicable).
• Website data: IP address, device/browser data, pages viewed, and similar analytics/cookie data (see “Cookies”).

3) How we collect personal data

We collect personal data:

• directly from you (forms, email/phone, meetings, onboarding, document submission);
• from your employer or advisers (where you act through an organisation); and
• from third parties where needed to deliver services or comply with law (e.g., authorities, service providers), in line with applicable requirements.

4) How we use your data and lawful bases

We process personal data for the purposes below, relying on the lawful bases shown (as applicable):

• To respond to enquiries and communicate with you (legitimate interests; and/or steps prior to contract).
• To provide our services and manage our client relationship (performance of a contract; legitimate interests).
• To invoice and process payments (contract; legal obligation where applicable).
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations (legal obligation).
• To improve our Website and services (legitimate interests).
• Marketing communications (consent where required; otherwise legitimate interests with an opt-out).

Privacy notices should explain purposes, lawful bases, recipients, retention, rights, and complaint routes. ICO+1

5) Sharing your personal data

We may share personal data with:

• professional advisers (e.g., legal, auditors, insurers);
• service providers (IT, hosting, email, document management, e-signature, accounting/tax software, payment providers);
• authorities and public bodies where required or authorised (e.g., HMRC, Companies House, regulators, law enforcement); and
• other parties with your instruction/consent (e.g., banks, lenders, counterparties).

We require service providers to protect data and process it only on our instructions where they act as processors.

6) International transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we will use appropriate safeguards (such as UK adequacy regulations or approved contractual protections) where required.

7) Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

8) Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to meet contractual, legal, regulatory, tax, and professional obligations, and to handle complaints or claims.

9) Your rights

Subject to law, you have rights including:

• access to your personal data;
• correction of inaccurate data;
• erasure (in certain cases);
• restriction and objection (in certain cases);
• data portability (in certain cases);
• withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent.

These are part of the transparency information organisations should provide. ICO+1

10) How to exercise your rights

Email info@aldusltd.co.uk and describe your request. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11) Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we use your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). ICO+1

12) Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for details (including how to manage cookie preferences).

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting an updated version on our Website.