PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: October 2026 • CollectTax UK (collecttax.co.uk)
1. Who We Are
CollectTax ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-focused accounting and tax advisory service dedicated to trading card collectors, sellers, and resellers. We operate the website collecttax.co.uk. For the purpose of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, we act as the data controller of your personal data.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit an enquiry through our consultation form or engage our services, we may collect:
- Contact Details: Your full name, email address (
info@collecttax.co.uk), and telephone number. - Trading Information: Platforms traded on (eBay, Whatnot, Vinted, Card Shows), estimated turnover range, and business category (Sole Trader or Ltd Company).
- HMRC Correspondence: Information regarding HMRC nudge letters, compliance notices, or Unique Taxpayer References (UTR) provided by you.
- Trade-In Details: Details of any PSA/BGS slabs or sealed products offered towards fee settlement.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal information strictly for the following purposes:
- To provide quotes, tax consultations, and accounting services.
- To prepare and file statutory tax returns with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Companies House upon formal engagement.
- To communicate with you regarding your enquiry, filing deadlines, and tax updates.
- To comply with legal and professional anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the United Kingdom.
4. Discretion & Confidentiality
We understand that trading card collections represent significant personal wealth. We never sell, rent, or publicly disclose your collection value, trade history, or personal data to third parties. Data is only submitted to HMRC with your explicit written authorization.
5. Data Retention & Security
Your information is stored in secure, encrypted environments. In accordance with HMRC guidelines, accounting records for engaged clients are retained for 6 years following the relevant tax year. Unsuccessful consultation enquiries are securely archived or purged periodically.
6. Contacting Us
If you have questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise your data rights (access, rectification, erasure), contact our data officer at: