Privacy Policy — Sandeep K and Associates

Last Updated:  May 2026

Introduction

At Sandeep K and Associates (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with complete transparency, responsibility, and care.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit our website casandeepfaujdar.com, how we use it, how we protect it, and what your rights are regarding your data.

By using our website or contacting us through any form, WhatsApp, email, or phone, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.


1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out a contact form, request a consultation, send us an email, or WhatsApp us, you may provide:

  • Full name
  • Mobile number and/or WhatsApp number
  • Email address
  • Location (city, state)
  • Service requirements and queries
  • Financial documents shared for the purpose of CA services (such as Form-16, PAN card, bank statements, GST documents, company incorporation documents, and similar)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or source (how you arrived at our site)
  • Geographic location (country and city level only)

This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics. It helps us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

✔ To respond to your enquiries and consultation requests

✔ To provide the CA services you have hired us for

✔ To send you reminders about tax and compliance due dates (only if you are an existing client or have subscribed)

✔ To send our newsletter (only with your explicit consent)

✔ To improve our website and user experience

✔ To comply with legal and regulatory requirements under Indian law, including the Income Tax Act, GST Act, Companies Act, and other applicable laws

We do NOT use your information for:

✘ Selling or renting to third-party marketers

✘ Unsolicited promotional messages or spam

✘ Any purpose you have not consented to


3. How We Share Your Information

We treat all client information with strict confidentiality.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party except in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Government Authorities & Regulatory Bodies

As a Chartered Accountant firm, we are required by law to share certain client information with government portals and regulatory authorities in the course of delivering our services. This includes:

  • Income Tax Department (for ITR filing, TDS returns)
  • GST Portal — GSTN (for GST registration and return filing)
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs — MCA (for company registration and annual compliance filings)
  • RERA Authority (for RERA registrations and compliance)
  • Any other regulatory body where required by applicable Indian law

This sharing is done solely for the purpose of providing the service you have engaged us for and only with your knowledge and consent.

3.2 Trusted Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted third-party tools and service providers who help us run our business, such as:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
  • Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)

All such providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use your data for any other purpose.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority — including in response to a lawful request by public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.


4. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal and financial information extremely seriously. We use the following measures to protect it:

✔ All financial documents shared with us are stored securely and accessible only to authorised CA team members

✔ Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission

✔ We do not store sensitive financial documents (PAN, Aadhaar, bank statements) on public servers

✔ Internal access to client data is restricted on a need-to-know basis

✔ We maintain professional confidentiality as required by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) ethical standards

However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If you have reason to believe that your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at:

📧 casandeepfaujdar@gmail.com

📞 +91-9205633591


5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how our website is used.

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.

Example: Form data retention during your session.

Analytics Cookies

Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic data.

Example: Pages visited, time spent, geographic location.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

For more information on how Google Analytics uses data, visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy


6. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data

You have the following rights regarding the personal information we hold about you:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you at any time by contacting us at casandeepfaujdar@gmail.com.

Right to Correction

If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that we correct it.

Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information from our records, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data (for example, data required for tax compliance purposes).

Right to Withdraw Consent

If you have subscribed to our newsletter or agreed to receive marketing communications, you can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us or clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email we send you.

Right to Complain

If you believe we have mishandled your personal data, you have the right to raise a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority in India.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

📧 casandeepfaujdar@gmail.com

📞 +91-9205633591


7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as government portals (income tax portal, GST portal, MCA portal), social media platforms, or other external sites.

This Privacy Policy applies only to casandeepfaujdar.com.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.


8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information from our records.


9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.


10. Contact Us — Privacy Queries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the personal information we hold about you, please contact us:

Sandeep K and Associates
Chartered Accountants

Unit No. 3 & 4, Paliwal Heights,
Jattari, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh — 202137

📞 +91-9205633591

📧 casandeepfaujdar@gmail.com

🌐 casandeepfaujdar.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 3 working days.