Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Quarton Payroll ("we", "our", or "us").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Quarton Payroll provides payroll administration services to businesses throughout the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details on our Contact page.

3. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Information you provide

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Any information you include in your enquiry

Information collected automatically

When you browse our website we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Referral source

This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors use it.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide quotations for our services

• Communicate with prospective and existing clients

• Improve our website

• Maintain website security

• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we process your information because:

• You have requested information from us.

• Processing is necessary to perform or prepare for a contract.

• We have a legitimate interest in operating and improving our business.

• We are required to comply with legal obligations.

6. Payroll Services

If you become a client, we may process payroll-related personal information on your behalf.

In most circumstances, we act as a Data Processor, processing personal data under the instructions of our client, who acts as the Data Controller.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect this information.

7. Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

• Website hosting providers

• Cloud infrastructure providers

• IT support providers

• Professional advisers

• HM Revenue & Customs where required by law

We only share information where appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

The retention period varies depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Request transfer of your data where applicable

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

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

10. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

While no internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure, we continually review our security practices.

11. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, analyse website usage and enhance user experience.

Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

13. Changes to this Policy

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

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.