Elena Meskhi & Co (Consulting & Accountancy Services Ltd)
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: December 2025
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1. Who We Are
Elena Meskhi & Co
Trading as Consulting & Accountancy Services Ltd
Company number: 07229625
Registered office: Unit 6, City Business Centre, Lower Road, London, SE16 2XB
Contact email: info@elenameskhi.com
Phone: [+44 (0) 20 32 87 87 06] / [+44 (0) 79 50 76 46 73]
For privacy enquiries, please write to us or call using the contact details above.
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1. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information you provide directly
. Name
. Email address
. Phone number
. Company name
. Job title / role
. Information submitted through website forms (enquiries, messages, bookings)
. Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us
2. Client / Business data
If you engage us for accounting or consultancy
services:
. Billing and invoicing information
. Accounting, tax, business-related information needed to deliver services
Technical & Usage data (automatically collected)
. IP address
. Browser / device information
. Website usage and interaction data
. Cookie and tracking data (see Cookie Policy)
Marketing & Communication data
. Email preferences
. Consent status (if you subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
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4. How We Use Your Personal Data (Purposes)
We may use your data for:
. Responding to enquiries or contact requests
. Providing accountancy, tax, consultancy or other services requested by you
. Managing client relationships, issuing invoices, and communication
. Improving our website, services, and user experience
. Sending communications, including service-related messages and (if consented) marketing emails
. Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
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5. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
. Performance of a contract — when providing services to you
. Legitimate interests — for responding to enquiries, improving the website, and business administration
. Consent — for marketing communications or non-essential cookies / tracking
. Legal obligation — where required for record-keeping, compliance, or other statutory obligations
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6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
. Enquiry/contact form data: up to 12 months after initial contact
. Client-related data (accounting/tax/financial records): for as long as the contract requires, and for the minimum legally required period thereafter (e.g. 6–7 years)
. Cookie/tracking data: as per cookie durations specified in the Cookie Policy
. Marketing/subscription data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
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7. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your information with:
. Third-party service providers engaged for hosting, cloud storage, IT support, communication services
. Professionals or advisers assisting us (e.g. accountants, auditors)
. Regulatory or governmental authorities when required by law (e.g. tax authorities)
We ensure that any third party processing your data will comply with data-protection and confidentiality requirements.
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International Transfers
Some service providers we use may store data outside the UK. If this occurs, we will implement appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data remains protected under applicable law.
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8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
. Request access to the personal data we hold about you
. Ask for correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
. Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
. Request restriction of processing
. Ask for data portability (where applicable)
. Object to processing based on legitimate interests
. Withdraw consent at any time
. Lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority (e.g. the Information Commissioner’s Office)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@elenameskhi.com or call [+44 (0) 20 32 87 87 06] / [+44 (0) 79 50 76 46 73]
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9. How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously and use appropriate measures, including:
. Secure, password-protected systems and servers
. Encryption where appropriate
. Restricted access — only authorised personnel have access to personal data
. Regular updates and security maintenance of devices and software
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10. Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyse site use, and — where consent given — support marketing efforts.
Types of cookies:
Essential cookies — required for core website functionality (cannot be disabled).
Analytics / performance cookies — collect anonymous usage data (activated only with consent).
Functional cookies — remember preferences and improve user experience.
Marketing / advertising cookies — used for remarketing or tracking (only with consent).
You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy occasionally (e.g. when business practices or legal requirements change). Any changes will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
