Privacy & Data Protection

KBT & Associates is committed to maintaining the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal data received and processed in connection with our professional services.

Personal Data We May Process

Depending on the nature of the professional assignment, we may process personal data including name, address, mobile number, email address, PAN, Aadhaar information where lawfully required, passport details, DIN, photographs, signatures, DSC/KYC documents, bank details and other information required for professional, statutory or regulatory purposes.

Purpose of Processing

Personal data may be processed for providing professional services including company incorporation, post-incorporation compliances, Companies Act and LLP compliances, MCA/ROC filings, FEMA/RBI compliances, statutory records, DIN/KYC matters, DSC assistance, corporate documentation, due diligence and other professional or regulatory assignments.

We use personal data only for legitimate professional, statutory, regulatory and related purposes.

Confidentiality & Security

We maintain reasonable technical and organisational safeguards for protecting personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.

Access to client information is restricted to authorised personnel based on professional requirements and assigned responsibilities.

Sharing of Personal Data

Where necessary for a professional assignment or required by law, personal data may be shared with appropriate governmental or regulatory authorities, banks, authorised service providers, technology providers or other persons necessary for completing the assignment.

Personal data is not intended to be shared with unrelated parties without an appropriate purpose or legal basis.

Data Storage & Retention

Personal data and professional records are retained only for such period as may be reasonably necessary for completing the professional engagement, complying with statutory/regulatory/professional requirements, maintaining necessary professional records or establishing, exercising or defending legal claims.

Data that is no longer required will be appropriately deleted or disposed of, subject to applicable legal and professional retention requirements.

Rights & Requests

Individuals may contact us for applicable requests concerning their personal data, including correction, updating, completion, erasure or grievance redressal, subject to applicable law and statutory/professional record-retention requirements.

Data Protection Queries / Grievances

For any privacy or personal data related request or grievance, please contact:

Applicable Law

This Privacy & Data Protection Notice is intended to operate in accordance with applicable Indian data-protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the rules made thereunder, as applicable from time to time.

Updates

This Notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, professional practices or our data-processing activities.