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Shah Patel Shukla Pvt. Ltd. - Privacy Policy

At Shah Patel Shukla Pvt Ltd, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our client's personal and financial information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information and your rights concerning that information. By engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

Shah Patel Shukla Pvt Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "the Firm", "we", "our", or "us") recognizes the importance of protecting personal data and is committed to processing it responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. This policy explains our approach to data protection and outlines your rights to any personal data we hold about you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data and financial information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, address, date of birth, email address, contact number, national identification numbers (such as PAN, Aadhar, Tax File Numbers), and passport details.

• Financial Information: Bank account details, tax identification numbers, tax returns, investment details, salary information, assets, liabilities, and other relevant financial details.

• Business Information: Company names, VAT/GST details, registration numbers, contracts, and other commercial data.

• Sensitive Information: Health or insurance-related information, if relevant to specific accounting or tax services.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your personal and financial information for the following purposes:

• Provision of Accounting Services: To provide audit, tax filing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, financial advisory, and other services.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with tax laws, accounting standards, and legal obligations imposed by governmental bodies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.

• Client Communication: To communicate with you about our services, updates, and any legal or regulatory matters affecting you.

• Service Improvements: To analyze and improve the services we provide, ensure compliance with legal and professional standards, and enhance our operational efficiency.

• Billing and Payments: To process invoices, payments, and financial transactions related to the services we provide.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where applicable, we rely on your consent to process certain personal data, especially for direct marketing or non-essential services.

• Contractual Necessity: We process your personal and financial data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you as part of the services we provide.

• Legal Obligations: Certain personal data is processed to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax laws and anti-money laundering regulations.

• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, ensuring the security of our systems, and protecting the firm's legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal and financial information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including complying with our legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations. Generally, we retain data for seven years following the completion of your services, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Data Security

We employ robust security measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption protocols to protect sensitive data during transmission and storage.

• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data, based on their role and responsibilities.

• Firewalls and Monitoring: We employ firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular monitoring of our systems to prevent cyber threats.

• Physical Security: We ensure that physical access to our offices and data storage locations is restricted and monitored.

7. Third-Party Disclosure

We may disclose your personal data to third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors and service providers, such as payroll processors, IT support providers, cloud storage services, and legal advisors. These third parties are bound by contractual obligations to protect the confidentiality of your data.

• Government and Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your data to government agencies, tax authorities, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement agencies as required by law, such as for audits or tax filings.

• Professional Advisors: We may share your information with professional advisors (e.g., auditors, insurers) to obtain advice or protect our legal rights.

• Mergers and Acquisitions: If our firm undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale, we may share your data with the relevant parties, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

We do not sell or lease your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

In some cases, we may transfer your data to countries outside the jurisdiction where it was collected, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection. When we do this, we take appropriate measures to ensure that the transfer complies with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected, including through contractual agreements or other legal safeguards.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of it.

• Right to Rectification: If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.

• Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent.

• Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain conditions.

• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or where processing is based on legitimate interests.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw this consent at any time.

• Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe we have not complied with data protection laws, you have the right to complain to a supervisory authority.

10. Data Subject Requests

To exercise your rights, or for any inquiries about your personal data, please contact us at:

Shah Patel Shukla Pvt Ltd
[Insert Contact Address]
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]

We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and provide functionality. Cookies are small files stored on your device that collect information about your preferences and browsing activity. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our website and, where necessary, notified to you directly. Your continued use of our services following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like further clarification on how we handle your personal and financial data, please contact us:

Shah Patel Shukla Pvt Ltd
[Insert Contact Address]
[Insert Email Address]
[Insert Phone Number]

By engaging with Shah Patel Shukla Pvt Ltd, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the terms outlined above.

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