At Akshar Consultancy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our tax, accounting, GST, income tax, PAN, business registration, and related consultancy services.

By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. About Akshar Consultancy

Akshar Consultancy is a professional tax and accounting consultancy based in Nikol, Ahmedabad. We provide services including Income Tax Return filing, GST registration and returns, accounting and bookkeeping, PAN and Digital Signature services, LLP and company registration, and other business compliance services.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information
  • Full name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Residential or business address
  • Date of birth, where required for a service
  • Business or organization details
Tax & Financial Information

Where required to provide our services, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • PAN details
  • GSTIN
  • TAN details
  • Income and tax-related information
  • Bank or financial information where required for a specific service
  • Invoices, bills, statements, or other financial documents
  • Information required for tax, GST, accounting, or compliance filings
Documents & Service Information

We may receive documents and information that you voluntarily provide for processing your requested services, including identity/address documents, business registration documents, tax documents, and other supporting records.

Website & Technical Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • General website usage information

3. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Submit a contact or enquiry form
  • Request a consultation
  • Call, email, or WhatsApp us
  • Request or use our services
  • Provide documents for tax, GST, accounting, or compliance work
  • Communicate with our team
  • Browse or interact with our website

We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant enquiry or service.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and consultation requests
  • To provide tax, accounting, GST, income tax, PAN, and business compliance services
  • To prepare and process applications, returns, registrations, and related documents
  • To communicate with you regarding your requested services
  • To verify information provided by you
  • To maintain service and client records
  • To provide customer support
  • To improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • To send service-related notifications and updates
  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • To prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
  • To protect our legal rights and interests

We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the services or enquiries you have requested unless permitted or required by applicable law.

5. Tax and Financial Information

Because our services may involve tax, GST, accounting, and business compliance, you may provide sensitive financial or tax-related information to us.

We use such information only to the extent reasonably necessary to provide the requested service, complete filings, prepare documents, communicate with relevant authorities where authorized, and meet applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

You should provide only accurate and necessary information and documents required for the service.

6. Sharing of Information

We respect the confidentiality of your information.

We may share your information only when reasonably necessary, including with:

  • Government departments and statutory authorities where required
  • Tax and regulatory authorities for authorized filings or compliance
  • Professional or technical service providers assisting us in delivering services
  • Website, hosting, communication, or technology service providers
  • Authorized representatives or partners involved in completing your requested service
  • Legal, regulatory, or law-enforcement authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Where third-party service providers are involved, we expect them to handle information appropriately and only for the purpose for which it has been provided.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through the internet.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide the requested services
  • Maintain business and service records
  • Complete legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Protect our legal rights and interests

When information is no longer required, we may securely delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

9. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website usage, and enhance user experience.

Cookies may help us understand which pages are visited and how users interact with the website.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse or restrict cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.

Akshar Consultancy is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

11. Communication

If you provide your phone number, email address, or other contact details, we may use them to:

  • Respond to your enquiry
  • Provide service updates
  • Request information or documents required for your service
  • Communicate about appointments or consultations
  • Provide other service-related communications

Where applicable, you may request that we stop sending non-essential promotional communications.

12. Accuracy of Information

You are responsible for ensuring that the information and documents provided to Akshar Consultancy are accurate, complete, and up to date.

Providing incorrect, incomplete, or outdated information may affect our ability to provide services accurately or within the required timelines.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are primarily intended for adults, individuals, professionals, and businesses.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent or legal authorization. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

14. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of information where legally permissible
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Raise concerns regarding the use of your personal information

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details provided below.

15. Confidentiality of Client Documents

Documents provided to us for tax, accounting, GST, PAN, registration, or compliance services are handled for the purpose of providing the requested service.

We take reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality and restrict access to information to persons who need it for legitimate business or service purposes.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, technology, or applicable laws.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how we handle your information.

17. Contact Us

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

Akshar Consultancy
B-511, The Gateway,
Near Parikh Hospital, Nikol Police Station,
Nikol, Ahmedabad – 382350, Gujarat, India

Phone: +91 75739 06065
Email: info@aksharconsultancy.com

18. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of India. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the applicable jurisdiction of the courts in Gujarat, India.