Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Financials Direct Limited, trading as Tax Accountant and/or Accountants4NHSDoctors, may use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
1. Who we are
This website is operated by Financials Direct Limited, trading as Tax Accountant and/or Accountants4NHSDoctors, unless stated otherwise.
Accountants4NHSDoctors is a specialist website for doctors and medical professionals requiring accountancy, tax return, tax advisory, NHS pension tax and HMRC support services.
You can contact us using the details on our Contact Us page.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function, remember choices, improve security, measure performance or support optional features.
Similar technologies may include pixels, scripts, local storage, tags or other tools that store information on, or access information from, your device.
3. How we use cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- to make the website work properly;
- to remember cookie preferences;
- to protect the website and forms from misuse;
- to understand how visitors use the website;
- to improve website content, performance and user experience;
- to support enquiry forms, booking links, embedded content or other website features.
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
4. Types of cookies we may use
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are needed for the website to function properly. These may include cookies used for security, page loading, form operation, consent preferences or basic website functionality.
Preference cookies
Preference cookies may remember choices you make, such as cookie consent settings, so that you do not need to repeat the same choices on every visit.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies may help us understand visitor behaviour, page performance, traffic sources and website improvements. Where required, analytics cookies should only be used with consent or another lawful basis allowed by applicable rules.
Comments cookies
If comments are enabled on any part of the website, WordPress comment cookies may be used to remember comment details such as name, email address or website address for convenience.
Third-party cookies
Third-party cookies may be set where we use external services such as booking tools, embedded content, security tools, analytics, maps, video players, social media links or form processing providers. These providers may have their own cookie and privacy policies.
5. Cookies currently identified on the website
The table below is based on the website cookie consent tool and the cookies visible from the published website. The exact cookies may change if plugins, analytics tools, security tools, forms or embedded services are added, removed or updated.
| Cookie or category | Purpose | Type | Duration shown or expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Preferences | Used to store a user’s cookie consent preferences. | Preference / essential for consent management | 30 days |
| Essential cookies | Enable basic website functions and the proper operation of the website. | Essential | May vary depending on function |
| comment_author | Used by WordPress comment functionality where comments are enabled. | Comments | Session, as shown by the website cookie tool |
| comment_author_email | Used by WordPress comment functionality where comments are enabled. | Comments | Session, as shown by the website cookie tool |
| comment_author_url | Used by WordPress comment functionality where comments are enabled. | Comments | Session, as shown by the website cookie tool |
| Analytics or performance cookies | May be used to understand website visits, traffic and content performance if analytics tools are active. | Optional / analytics | Depends on the provider and settings |
| Security, form or booking cookies | May be used by security, enquiry form, anti-spam, appointment booking or embedded service providers. | Functional / security / third-party | Depends on the provider and settings |
We recommend reviewing this table whenever the website cookie plugin, analytics setup, form provider, booking system or embedded content changes.
6. Consent and cookie choices
Where cookies are strictly necessary for the website or for a service you request, they may be used without separate consent.
Where cookies are not strictly necessary, the website should request consent where required. You may be able to accept, reject or manage cookies through the cookie banner or preference tool shown on the website.
You can usually change cookie settings through the website cookie preference tool, if available, or through your browser settings.
7. How to manage cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to block, delete or manage cookies. The exact steps depend on the browser and device you use.
- you can usually delete existing cookies from your browser settings;
- you can usually block some or all cookies;
- you can set your browser to warn you before cookies are stored;
- blocking essential cookies may affect how the website works.
8. Third-party websites and embedded services
This website may link to external websites or services, including HMRC, NHS bodies, booking providers, professional bodies or other useful resources.
We are not responsible for the cookies or privacy practices of third-party websites. You should check the cookie and privacy information provided by those third parties.
9. Personal data and cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may collect information that is personal data, such as IP address, device data, browser information, online identifiers or usage information.
Where cookies involve personal data, the way we use that information is also covered by our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, especially if the website changes, if new plugins or tools are added, or if legal requirements change.
The version published on this page applies from the date it appears online.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how this website uses cookies, please contact us through the Contact Us page.
Please do not send confidential tax records, pension statements, identity documents or sensitive information through a general website form unless we have asked you to use a secure method.