Effective date: 1 January 2025 · Last updated: May 2026
Introduction
RVN & Associates ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us by our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our professional services.
By accessing our website or providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identity information — name, date of birth, PAN, Aadhaar, and other government-issued identifiers required for tax and compliance filings.
- Contact information — email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Financial information — income details, bank account information, investment records, and business financial statements.
- Business information — company registration details, GST numbers, turnover data, and statutory documents.
- Communication records — emails, WhatsApp messages, and consultation notes exchanged with our team.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, and usage data collected automatically when you visit our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely for the following legitimate purposes:
- Providing and managing the professional services you have engaged us for, including tax filing, accounting, auditing, and compliance.
- Communicating with you regarding your engagement, deadlines, and regulatory updates.
- Fulfilling our legal and regulatory obligations under the Income Tax Act, GST laws, Companies Act, and other applicable Indian legislation.
- Improving our website and service quality.
- Responding to your enquiries submitted through our contact form or WhatsApp.
Confidentiality & Disclosure
Your financial and personal information is treated as strictly confidential. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- To government authorities and regulatory bodies (Income Tax Department, GST Network, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, etc.) as required to deliver the services you have engaged.
- To our professional staff and authorised associates who need access to perform their duties, all of whom are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Where we are legally required to disclose information under a court order, statutory notice, or applicable law.
- With your explicit written consent.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our team follows strict data-handling protocols, and access to client files is restricted on a need-to-know basis.
While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to contact us through secure channels and avoid sharing sensitive documents over unsecured email.
Retention of Data
We retain your personal and financial information for as long as required to fulfil the purposes described in this policy and to comply with our legal obligations under applicable Indian law. Tax records and compliance documents are typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in accordance with statutory requirements.
Upon termination of our professional relationship, you may request the return or deletion of documents, subject to our legal retention obligations.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our content. These do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function optimally as a result.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (government portals, regulatory bodies, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent for any processing based solely on your consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:
- RVN & Associates
- Flat No. 3A, 3rd Floor, Shree Lakshmi Sarma Complex
- Near Uppal Stadium, Uppal
- Hyderabad, Telangana – 500039, India
- Email: rvntaxcaresolutionshyd@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 80963 63998