Privacy Policy

M/s. Altab Kazi & Associates (“Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you access or use our website or communicate with us through available contact channels.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit an enquiry, request information, or communicate with us through the website.

This may include:

• Full name;
• Email address;
• Mobile or telephone number;
• Company or organisation name;
• Professional or business information;
• Information provided in enquiry or contact forms;
• Documents or information voluntarily submitted by you; and
• Any other information you choose to provide.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through standard web technologies.

This information may include:

• IP address;
• Browser type and version;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Pages visited;
• Date and time of website access;
• Referring website or source; and
• General website usage information.

This information may be used for website security, administration, analytics, performance improvement, and troubleshooting.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, remember preferences, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may also be used by certain third-party services integrated with our website for analytics, security, or other legitimate purposes.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected through the website for legitimate business and professional purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and requests;
• Providing information about our professional services;
• Communicating with you regarding your enquiry;
• Understanding and addressing your business requirements;
• Improving our website, services, and user experience;
• Maintaining website security and preventing misuse;
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements;
• Maintaining business and professional records; and
• Protecting our legal rights and interests.

5. Professional Engagements

If you engage M/s. Altab Kazi & Associates for professional services, additional information may be required to provide those services and comply with applicable legal, regulatory, professional, taxation, corporate, and record-keeping requirements.

The handling of information provided as part of a professional engagement may also be governed by separate engagement terms, confidentiality obligations, applicable professional standards, and legal requirements.

6. Legal Basis and Applicable Law

We process personal information in accordance with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 provides the statutory framework for the processing of digital personal data in India, subject to its applicable commencement, rules, notifications, and other requirements.

Where applicable, personal data may be processed based on consent, legitimate uses, contractual requirements, legal obligations, or other lawful grounds recognised under applicable law.

7. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary for legitimate business, professional, legal, or operational purposes, including to:

• Service providers assisting with website hosting or maintenance;
• Technology, IT, security, or communication service providers;
• Professional advisers or consultants, where appropriate;
• Government authorities or regulatory bodies where legally required;
• Courts, law-enforcement authorities, or other competent authorities;
• Business partners where necessary and legally permitted; and
• Other persons or entities where disclosure is authorised or required by applicable law.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or external services.

Third-party websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.

9. Data Security

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

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including fulfilling professional, contractual, legal, regulatory, accounting, and record-keeping requirements.

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, destroy, anonymise, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable requirements.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Requesting information about the personal data we hold about you;
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Requesting deletion of personal information where legally permitted;
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent;
• Raising concerns regarding the processing of your information; and
• Exercising other rights available under applicable data-protection laws.

Certain rights may be subject to legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional limitations.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and professional services are not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps where required by applicable law.

13. Confidential Information

Information submitted through website contact forms, emails, or other online communication channels should not be assumed to be confidential or protected by professional privilege unless a formal professional relationship has been established and applicable confidentiality obligations apply.

Please do not submit highly sensitive or confidential documents through unsecured website forms unless specifically requested or an appropriate secure communication method has been provided.

14. International Data Transfers

Where third-party technology or service providers process information outside India, personal information may be transferred or processed outside India, subject to applicable laws, contractual safeguards, and other required protections.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, applicable laws, regulations, or privacy practices.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we handle personal information.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us: