Accoundite Business Consultants Private Limited (“Accoundite”) places a high value on the privacy and security of our clients’ information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information we receive from our clients.

Data Privacy Laws

Accoundite is committed to complying with all applicable data privacy laws, including the Indian Information Technology Act 2000, the Australian Privacy Act 1988, and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information Collection and Use

We collect personal information from our clients that is necessary for us to provide bookkeeping and accounting services, such as:

• Contact information, such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

• Financial information, such as bank account details, invoices, and receipts.

• Business information, such as ABN, GST registration, and industry classification.

We may also collect personal information from our clients for marketing purposes, such as email newsletters or promotional materials, with their explicit consent.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share personal information with our service providers or affiliates who assist us in providing our services, such as cloud hosting or software providers. We require all our service providers to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal information we share with them.

We may also disclose personal information to government or regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or courts as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security

Accoundite takes reasonable steps to ensure the security of personal information we collect and store. We use industry-standard security measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services to clients and for reasonable business purposes. We may also retain personal information to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

Access, Correction, and Deletion

Clients have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information we hold. Clients may also request to restrict or object to the processing of their personal information. Clients may contact us at any time to make these requests.

International Transfers

Accoundite may transfer personal information to countries outside of India or Australia, such as in the case of using cloud hosting services located in the United States or Europe. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect personal information when transferred to such countries, such as by using standard contractual clauses or obtaining explicit consent from clients.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. We will notify clients of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by email or through our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].