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A. Introduction and Scope This Privacy Policy describes how C M Patel and Company, a Chartered Accountancy firm based in Vadodara, collects and processes your personal data. As a “Data Fiduciary” under the DPDP Act 2023, we are committed to the lawful, fair, and transparent handling of your information.
B. Data We Collect Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via cookies to improve user experience.
Service Inquiries: Name, email, and phone number provided through contact forms.
Clients: Sensitive personal data including PAN, Aadhaar, bank statements, income records, and business financial data necessary for statutory compliance.
C. Purpose of Processing We process data solely for providing professional services, including auditing, tax filing (ITR/GST), and business advisory. We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes, in accordance with the ICAI Code of Ethics.
D. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights) Under the DPDP Act, you have the right to:
1.Access: Request a summary of your personal data being processed.
2.Correction: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
3.Erasure: Request deletion of data once the purpose is fulfilled, subject to statutory retention periods (e.g., 8 years under the Income Tax Act).
4.Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time, though this may impact our ability to provide services.
E. Security and Breach Management We implement AES-256 encryption and SSL/TLS protocols to protect your data. In the event of a personal data breach, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and affected individuals within 72 hours.
F. Grievance Redressal For concerns, contact our Grievance Officer: Name: Chiranjit Patel Address: 204, Pavan Complex, Jetalpur Road, Vadodara Email: info.cmpatelandcompany@gmail.com
A. Professional Disclaimer The content on this website (including blogs and calculators) is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute formal professional, tax, or legal advice. No professional-client relationship is formed until a formal engagement letter is signed.
B. Permitted Use Users agree not to: Use automated tools or “scraping” to harvest data from this site.
Post defamatory or illegal content.
Attempt unauthorized access to client portals.
C. Intellectual Property All content, logos, and firm-published tax alerts are the intellectual property of [Insert Firm Name]. Reproduction without written consent is prohibited.
D. Limitation of Liability The firm is not liable for any losses arising from reliance on website content or temporary site downtime.
E. Jurisdiction These terms are governed by Indian law. Any disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Our support portal is designed to facilitate seamless and secure professional engagement for our Vadodara-based clients.
A. Our 5-Step Client Onboarding Process
1.Enquiry: Submit your requirements via our “Contact Us” form.
2.Consultation: A brief call to understand your compliance needs.
3.Secure Upload: Use our encrypted portal to share documents (PAN, Tally data, etc.).
4.Execution: Our team performs the audit, filing, or advisory task.
5.Confirmation: You receive final filing acknowledgments and digital copies of all records.
B. Help Resources Compliance Calendar: Monthly updates on GST and Income Tax deadlines.
Document Checklist: Downloadable lists for ITR and ROC filing requirements.
Technical Support: For issues with the client portal, email [Insert Email] or call [Insert Number].
C. Grievance Support If you have concerns regarding your data privacy or service delivery, please use our dedicated Grievance Form [Insert Link] for priority resolution.
204, Pavan Complex, Jetalpur Rd, Vishwas Colony, Vadiwadi, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020
