Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Acharya Associates Audit Filing Portal. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Company information (company name, GST number, address)
• Login credentials (username and encrypted password)
• Professional details related to audit and compliance activities

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Device information
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, actions taken)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Documents and Files

We collect and store documents uploaded for audit and compliance purposes, including financial documents, compliance certificates, and related files.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our audit filing and compliance management services
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Processing audit requests and compliance verification
• Communicating with you about platform updates, audit status, and compliance deadlines
• Improving our platform and developing new features
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Generating analytics and reports (in aggregated, anonymized form)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud storage and hosting services
• Email communication services
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Payment processing

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure cloud storage with industry-leading providers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Audit documents and compliance records are retained in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to our processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: