Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Verma Associates ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by Adv. Mukesh Kumar, is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who visit our website or engage our legal and Chartered Accountant advisory services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website or services:

  • Personal Identifiers: Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided through contact forms, consultation bookings, or direct communication.
  • Consultation Details: Information related to your legal or financial matter shared during consultations, including documents, case summaries, and financial records.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the website — collected automatically through server logs.
  • Communication Records: Records of emails, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and contact form submissions made to our office.

2. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal and CA advisory services as requested by you.
  • To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
  • To communicate important updates related to your matter or our services.
  • To improve our website, services, and client experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
  • To maintain internal records and manage our professional responsibilities.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes. Your data is used strictly for professional advisory purposes and lawful business operations.

3. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure storage of physical and digital client records.
  • Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis among authorized personnel.
  • Use of encrypted communication channels where applicable.
  • Regular review of our data protection practices.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard safeguards.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most visited, and how we can improve usability.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain features or functionality of our website. We do not use cookies for tracking or profiling purposes beyond basic website analytics.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as WhatsApp, Google Maps, social media platforms, or government portals. These external sites are not operated or controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing your personal information. Linking to an external website does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of that website's services or policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and professional obligations. Consultation records may be retained for a reasonable period in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements governing the practice of law and accountancy in India.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and professional retention obligations.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where consent was the basis for collection.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued use of our website or services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

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