1. Introduction and Scope
Welcome to GST Times. We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal and business information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (http://localhost/gst-times) and use our legal, accounting, and compliance services.
This policy complies with the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 of India.
2. Information We Collect
To provide you with seamless CA/CS services, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identity Information: Name, Email Address, Phone Number (e.g., +91-9057113988), PAN Card details, Aadhaar Card details.
- Business Information: Company name, registered address, GSTIN, financial statements, and ROC data.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and site interaction analytics via cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information strictly for professional purposes:
- To file statutory registrations (GST, Trademark, MSME, Company Incorporation) on government portals (MCA, Income Tax, IP India).
- To contact you regarding application statuses, legal notices, and consultation via WhatsApp/Call.
- To process payments securely.
- To send compliance reminders and legal updates.
4. Data Security and Confidentiality
As a professional CA and legal advisory firm, client confidentiality is our core ethical duty. We implement bank-grade 256-bit SSL encryption to protect your data during transit. Your sensitive documents (PAN, bank statements) are stored on secure cloud servers and are accessible only to assigned Chartered Accountants or Company Secretaries handling your specific case.
5. Sharing of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers. Your data is only shared with:
- Government Authorities: Such as MCA, CBDT, or Trademark Registry for the sole purpose of executing your requested filings.
- Trusted Payment Gateways: For processing service fees securely.
- Legal Obligations: If mandated by law enforcement agencies or court orders.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the data we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate data, or request the deletion of your data (subject to statutory record-keeping requirements under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act).
7. Contact Us for Privacy Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to our Grievance Officer at:
Head Office: Head Office: Jaipur | Branch: Sikar, Radhakishan Pura, Vande Matram Chowk
Email: info@gsttimes.in
Phone: +91-9057113988