Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: 27 July 2026

Ashish Jayalata & Associates ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit our website (caashishrajput.com) or engage our professional services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact form details: Name, phone number, email address, and message content submitted through our website contact form.
  • WhatsApp enquiries: Name, phone number, email (if provided), and message content sent to our WhatsApp business number (+91 88025 86988).
  • Professional engagement data: Information provided during the course of our chartered accountancy engagements, including financial documents, tax identification numbers, and business records required to deliver our services.
  • Website analytics: Non-identifying, aggregated data such as pages visited, browser type, and approximate geographic region, collected through basic server-side or analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide the information or services you request.
  • To deliver professional chartered accountancy services as agreed upon in our engagement letter.
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, and the ICAI (Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988).
  • To communicate updates, reminders, or information relevant to your engagement with us.

3. We Do Not Sell or Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared with:

  • Government authorities or regulatory bodies (e.g., Income Tax Department, GSTN, ROC) as required in the course of professional filings and compliance.
  • Service providers who assist in our IT infrastructure, subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
  • Any party where required by law, court order, or regulatory directive.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or server-side analytics to understand aggregate visitor patterns and improve our website experience. These cookies do not personally identify you. You may disable cookies in your browser settings without affecting the core functionality of the website.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal and professional data in accordance with the record-keeping requirements prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Professional records are typically retained for a minimum period of six (6) years from the date of the relevant engagement or as otherwise mandated by applicable law. Contact form and enquiry data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

6. Data Protection Under DPDP Act, 2023

We are committed to compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). As a data fiduciary, we ensure that:

  • Personal data is collected only for lawful and specific purposes.
  • Data is not retained beyond the period necessary for the stated purpose.
  • Reasonable security safeguards are implemented to protect your data.
  • You have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data held by us, in accordance with applicable provisions of the DPDP Act.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure storage of physical and digital records, restricted access to authorised personnel, and encrypted communications where feasible.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., government portals, ICAI, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to your personal data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Ashish Jayalata & Associates
Chartered Accountants
LG-3, S-14, Krishna Plaza,
Vrindavan Garden, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh 201005, India
Email: ca.ashishrajput@outlook.com
Phone: +91 88025 86988