PRIVACY POLICY & CONSENT NOTICE

R V L K & Associates Chartered Accountants

Effective Date: July 5, 2026

R V L K & Associates Chartered Accountants ("we," "us," or "the Firm") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, clients, and applicants ("you" or "Data Principal"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your digital personal data in strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 of India.

1. Data Fiduciary and Application

The data controller/Fiduciary collecting and processing the personal data described herein is R V L K & Associates, Chartered Accountants, India. This policy applies to personal data collected online through our official website: https://rvlkassociates.com/.

2. Grounds for Processing and Consent

We process your personal data solely on the grounds of Consent or for Legitimate Uses as permitted under the DPDP Act.

  • By voluntarily submitting your details on our website to make an inquiry, subscribe to newsletters, or apply for a position, you provide your explicit consent for the processing of your data for that specific purpose.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You may exercise this right by emailing our Grievance Officer.

3. Categories of Personal Data Collected

We collect only the minimum necessary personally identifiable information required to fulfil your specific requests. This includes:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, title, company name, office/residential address, email address, telephone numbers, and mobile numbers.
  • Recruitment Data: Resumes, academic qualifications, employment history, and professional certifications (submitted voluntarily via job applications).
  • Technical Data: Operational system logs, domain types, and browser types collected anonymously via cookies to improve user experience.

Note on Sensitive Personal Data: As a professional accounting firm, we do not actively seek sensitive personal data (such as religious beliefs, sexual orientation, health data, or political opinions) through our website. We request that you do not provide such data unless explicitly required for a statutory background check or legal recruitment obligation.

4. Specific Purposes of Processing

Your data is processed strictly for specified, lawful purposes connected with our professional functions as a Chartered Accountant firm:

  • Responding to and clarifying your professional queries.
  • Providing requested reference materials, newsletters, or technical updates.
  • Evaluating and processing applications for employment or articleship.
  • Fulfilling any regulatory or contractual obligations initiated by you.

Your data will not be shared with any third party for secondary or unrelated commercial marketing purposes.

5. Data Transfer and Shared Access

To fulfill your voluntary service or recruitment requests, your personal data may be shared securely among our authorized internal partners and branches across our network, which includes our offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupati, and Vishakapatnam. Any such intra-firm transmission is handled over secure networks subject to strict internal confidentiality protocols.

6. Cookies and Log Files

We use cookies to ensure an efficient online experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us customize your browsing. You can configure your browser to decline cookies; doing so will not restrict your access to the primary areas of our website. Log data is processed strictly in the aggregate and anonymously for web management statistics.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., government regulatory portals like the MCA or Income Tax Department). Please note that once you navigate away from https://rvlkassociates.com/, our privacy practices no longer apply. We highly recommend reviewing the privacy notices of those specific external websites before submitting any personal data.

8. Data Retention and Erasure

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is required to completely service your request, or as mandated by applicable tax, audit, and legal preservation laws in India.

  • Once the purpose of collection is fulfilled or when you request its deletion (whichever is earlier), the data will be securely erased or anonymized, unless statutory retention obligations apply.
  • Resumes of candidates not selected will be systematically disposed of once the recruitment cycle concludes.

9. Rights of the Data Principal

Under Section 11, 12, and 13 of the DPDP Act, 2023, you enjoy the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Summary: The right to obtain a summary of personal data being processed and the processing activities.
  • Right to Correction and Erasure: The right to correct inaccuracies, complete incomplete data, or request the erasure of your personal data.
  • Right to Grievance Redressal: The right to have any grievances addressed regarding the processing of your data.
  • Right to Nominate: The right to nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity.

10. Technical and Operational Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and network-wide security policies, to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who are legally bound by strict confidentiality mandates.

11. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

In accordance with the DPDP Act, 2023, if you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, you may contact our designated Grievance Officer:

  • Attn: Data Grievance Officer
  • Firm Name: R V L K & Associates Chartered Accountants
  • Address: #939/482, 2nd Floor, H.R. Complex, Near Panchali Amman Koil, Arumbakkam, Chennai – 600 106, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Phone: +91 81210 11374 | Landline: 044 4850 0356
  • Email: chennai@rvlkassociates.com / rajesh@rvlkassociates.com
  • GSTN: 33AATFK0336Q1ZU

If your grievance is not effectively resolved through our internal mechanism, you retain the statutory right to approach the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI).

12. Modifications to this Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Statement at any time. Any material changes will be highlighted prominently on our homepage at https://rvlkassociates.com/ for a minimum period of two weeks following the update.