Company Secretaries
Privacy Policy
Teotia & Associates, Company Secretaries (“Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals (“you” or “your”) in accordance with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) and other applicable laws in India.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, use, store, and protect your personal data.
Definitions
For the purpose of this Policy:
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“Personal Data” means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.
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“Processing” includes collection, storage, use, sharing, disclosure, or deletion of personal data.
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“Data Principal” refers to the individual to whom the personal data relates.
Collection of Personal Data
We may collect personal data in the following manner:
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Information voluntarily provided by you through forms, emails, or communication;
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Information collected during professional engagements;
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage details collected through website interaction.
We collect only such personal data that is necessary for the purposes specified under this Policy.
Purpose of Processing
Personal data is processed only for lawful purposes, including:
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Responding to inquiries and communications;
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Providing professional services and managing engagements;
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Compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations;
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Administrative and record-keeping purposes;
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Improving website functionality and user experience.
We do not process personal data for purposes unrelated to those specified without obtaining consent, unless permitted by law.
Consent
By providing your personal data, you consent to its processing for the purposes stated in this Policy.
Where required, we shall obtain explicit consent before processing personal data. You may withdraw your consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
Data Accuracy and Minimisation
We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate, complete, and up to date.
We adhere to the principle of data minimisation and collect only such data as is necessary for specified purposes.
Data Retention
Personal data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required under applicable laws, regulatory requirements, or professional obligations.
Upon expiry of such period, personal data shall be deleted or anonymised, unless retention is required by law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security safeguards, including technical and organisational measures, to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no system is completely secure, and we do not guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes. Personal data may be disclosed only:
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To comply with legal or regulatory requirements;
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To government authorities, courts, or regulators;
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To professional advisors or service providers bound by confidentiality obligations;
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Where necessary to protect rights, prevent fraud, or ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Rights of Data Principals
Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights:
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Right to access information about your personal data;
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Right to correction and updating of inaccurate data;
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Right to erasure of personal data, subject to legal requirements;
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Right to withdraw consent;
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Right to grievance redressal.
Requests for exercising these rights may be made through the contact details provided below.
Grievance Redressal
In accordance with the DPDP Act, users may raise grievances regarding processing of personal data.
All grievances shall be addressed within a reasonable period by the Firm.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. Users may control or disable cookies through browser settings.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. The Firm is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes shall be effective upon publication on this website.
For any queries, requests, or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data, you may contact:
Teotia & Associates, Company Secretaries
Email: contact@teotiaassociates.com
