This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) governs the collection, use, disclosure, transfer, retention, or otherwise processing of personal data or sensitive personal data (collectively referred to as “Information”) by Sarvaank Associates LLP (“Sarvaank,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy is applicable to any person or entity (“you” or “your”) accessing our website “www.sarvaankassociates.com” (“Website”) or sharing any Information with us, including Sarvaank clients, employees, and staff. We highly value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your information while ensuring its security. Rest assured that we handle your data with utmost care and respect. This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with inter alia:

• Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”);
• Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”); and
• Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

This Privacy Policy deals with  information we collect in relation to our Website and explains:

• What information we collect;
• How we collect and use that information;
• How you can provide information selectively, and how you can access and update this information; and
• How we process, share and protect your information.

 

1. THE INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT
   
   We collect your Information when you access our Website or communicate with us through email or other digital channels. This Information may include personal information as defined under applicable data protection laws. The Information we collect includes, but is not restricted to, the following:
   – Name, qualifications, identification number, work and home contact details (email address, phone numbers, physical address), language(s) spoken, gender, date of birth; – Financial details (including bank and Demat accounts), salaries, fees, and stipends;
   – Career management information, designation, contractual information;
   – Performance-related information;
   – Data collected while using the Website or any mobile applications, including device ID, IP Address, web browser type; and
   – Any other Information collected pursuant to contractual relations with service providers or clients.
   We limit the data collected to what is strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes provided below in Clause


2. USES OF INFORMATION
   
   We may use your Information to achieve any of the following objectives:
   – Managing our interactions with you, including concerning your employment or engagement with us and your access to our premises and assets;
   – Facilitating communication with you (including in case of emergencies);
   – Operating and managing our business operations;
   – Providing services to our clients;
   – Displaying or communicating highlights of our work with our clients;
   – Providing insight into key developments, legal issues, and knowledge management;
   – Complying with legal requirements and defending Sarvaank’s legal rights;
   – Monitoring your use of our systems; and
   – Conducting data analytics to improve the quality of our services and streamline internal processes.
   In case we are required to process your personal information for a purpose not contemplated hereunder, we shall seek your consent.


3. YOUR RIGHTS
   
   – Right of Access, Modification, Deletion and Nomination: You can access your Information at any time to review any Information you have supplied. You may modify any Information that is inaccurate during this review. You may also request the deletion of any Information you have provided to us by emailing the Data Protection Officer mentioned below. Please note, however, that this may affect our ability to process or enable communication with you. Any deletion request shall be only entertained subject to applicable data retention laws. You can nominate a third party to exercise these rights on your behalf in case of your death or incapacity.
   -Right to seek redress of any grievances regarding the processing of your personal data: You can register any grievance by emailing ankita@sarvaankassociates.com and can also exercise your other rights by emailing admin@sarvaankassociates.com. In case you do not receive any reply from us within 7 Days of registering your grievance or it is not redressed by our response, you can approach the Data Protection Board of India (to be updated with hyperlink to complaint page of its website).
   – Security and Confidentiality: We have adopted reasonable security practices and standards to protect your Information as per applicable law and industry best practices.


4. DISCLOSURES AND TRANSFER
   
   All Information that we collect is disclosed or transferred only under the following circumstances:
   – Disclosures to our personnel and within Sarvaank;
   – Disclosures or Transfers to Third Parties with your explicit consent or when essential for contractual agreement; or
   – Mandatory Disclosures or Transfers if required by law or to comply with legal processes.


5. DATA RETENTION
   
   All personal data collected will be retained only as long as necessary or as required under any applicable law.


6. COOKIE POLICY
   
   A cookie is a small file containing letters and numbers that we store on your browser or computer’s hard drive. When you visit our site, essential cookies will be placed on your device. You can customize the cookie settings for our website by adjusting your browser settings.
   Types of Cookies: 
   First and third-party cookies: The distinction between ‘first’ and ‘third’ party cookies is based on the domain setting the cookie. First-party cookies are set by the website visited by the user, while third-party cookies are set by a domain different from the visited website. For example, if a user visits a website and another entity sets a cookie through that website, it’s considered a third-party cookie.
   Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on a user’s device for a specified period. They are activated each time the user visits the website that created the cookie.
   Session cookies: These cookies enable website operators to track a user’s actions during a browser session. A browser session begins when a user opens the browser window and ends when they close it. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once the browser is closed.
   Cookies do not require your consent. For performance, functionality, targeting and social media cookies, we request your consent before placing them on your device.


7. AMENDMENTS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
   
   We may revise the Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our Website. We encourage you to check this page periodically for modifications or corrections to understand how it affects the use of your Information.
   
   
8. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER
   
   You may contact our Data Protection Officer if you have any concerns or questions regarding our Privacy Policy at admin@sarvaankassociates.com.
   This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.