1. Introduction

ACAS Advisory  is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website (acasadvisory.com) or engage with our professional services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Information you provide directly

• Name, designation, and contact details (email, phone number)
• Business/company name and address
• Enquiry details submitted through contact forms
• Financial or legal information shared in the course of availing our services

b) Information collected automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Device information and operating system
• Referring URLs and click data (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and service requests
• Provide taxation, compliance, audit, and advisory services
• Send relevant updates, newsletters, or regulatory alerts (with your consent)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure information security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following bases:

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil our professional engagement with you
• Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations in India
• Legitimate interest – to improve our services and communicate with clients
• Consent – where you have expressly opted in (e.g., marketing communications)

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Regulatory authorities – as required under Indian tax, corporate, or financial laws (e.g., Income Tax Department, MCA, RBI)
• Service providers – third-party vendors who support our IT, hosting, or communication systems, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Professional advisors – co-advisors or legal counsel engaged in a specific matter, with your knowledge

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and professional standards. Client engagement records may be retained for a minimum of 8 years in accordance with statutory requirements.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the website to function
• Analytics cookies – to understand traffic patterns and improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics)

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our team members are bound by confidentiality obligations in line with professional standards.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable Indian law (including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites and encourage you to review their respective policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.