Privacy Policy

Viswanathan & Associates (“V&A”)
Effective Date: 3rd May 2026

Viswanathan & Associates (“V&A”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable Indian laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, services, communications, or representatives.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Personal Identification Information
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/Organization name
  • Job title/designation
b. Business & Communication Information
  • Inquiry details
  • Service requirements
  • Meeting notes and correspondence
  • Documents voluntarily shared with us
c. Technical Information
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookies and website usage analytics

2. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data only for lawful purposes, including:

  • Providing our consulting and professional services
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Client onboarding and relationship management
  • Sending business communications and updates
  • Improving website performance and user experience
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Consent

By providing your personal data to V&A, you consent to its collection and processing for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy.

Where required under the DPDP Act, we will obtain explicit consent before processing sensitive or specific categories of data.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at:

📧 admin@viswanathanandassociates.co.in

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal data.

We may share personal information with:

  • Authorized employees and consultants
  • Service providers assisting in operations
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
  • Technology vendors supporting website or communication systems

All such parties are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
  • To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Once no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights Under DPDP Act

As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or updating of data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Grievance redressal
  • Nominate another person to exercise rights in case of incapacity

Requests may be submitted via email to:

📧 admin@viswanathanandassociates.co.in

7. Data Security

V&A implements reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Misuse
  • Loss
  • Disclosure
  • Alteration or destruction

However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure.

8. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and improve performance.

Users may control cookie settings through their browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. V&A is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age specified under applicable law. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without lawful consent.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

Viswanathan & Associates

📧 admin@viswanathanandassociates.co.in

📍 H-1468, 2nd Floor, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi – 110019

📍 Vista 2-1202, The Address, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai – 400086