Privacy Policy Governing
Use of TaxSharks
Last Updated: 31/05/2026
1. INTRODUCTION
TaxSharks (“TaxSharks”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal and financial information entrusted to us by our clients, website visitors, prospective clients, and users of our services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, retain, and protect your personal information when you access our website, communicate with us, upload documents, or avail any of our professional services, including but not limited to Income Tax Return filing, GST compliance, tax advisory, litigation support, accounting services, registrations, certifications, audits, and other related services.
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your information in accordance with its terms.
2. APPLICABILITY
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Existing Clients
- Prospective Clients
- Website Visitors
- Users of our Online Platforms
- Authorized Representatives
- Consultants and Service Providers
- Any individual whose information is submitted to TaxSharks in connection with our services
3. LEGAL COMPLIANCE
TaxSharks processes personal data in compliance with applicable laws of India, including:
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act)
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Information Technology Rules and related regulations
- Income Tax Act, 1961
- Goods and Services Tax Laws
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (where applicable)
- Any other applicable laws, rules, notifications, directions, or governmental guidelines
4. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
To provide our services, we may collect the following information:
A. Personal Information
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Residential Address
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Photograph
- Signature
B. Identity Information
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Voter ID
- Driving Licence
- DIN (Director Identification Number)
- Other Government-issued Identification Documents
C. Financial Information
- Bank Account Details
- Income Information
- Salary Details
- Capital Gains Information
- Investment Details
- Asset and Liability Information
- Loan Information
- Financial Statements
- Books of Accounts
D. Tax and Compliance Information
- Income Tax Returns
- GST Returns
- GST Registration Details
- Form 16
- Form 26AS
- AIS/TIS Reports
- Tax Payment Challans
- Tax Notices
- Assessment Orders
- Appeal Documents
- Litigation Records
E. Business Information
- Partnership Documents
- Incorporation Documents
- MOA/AOA
- Compliance Records
- Audit Reports
- Corporate Filings
F. Technical Information
- IP Address
- Browser Information
- Device Information
- Operating System
- Website Usage Data
- Cookies and Analytics Information
5. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION
We collect and process information solely for legitimate professional and business purposes, including:
- Preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns
- GST registrations and return filing
- Tax planning and advisory services
- Litigation support and representation
- Accounting and bookkeeping services
- Preparation of certificates and reports
- Business registrations and compliance services
- Verification and KYC requirements
- Communication with clients
- Processing payments and invoices
- Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
- Internal record keeping
- Quality assurance and service improvement
- Prevention of fraud and unauthorized activities
- Protection of legal rights and interests
6. CONSENT
By submitting information, uploading documents, communicating with TaxSharks, or availing our services, you provide your consent for collection, storage, processing, and use of such information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Where required under applicable law, additional consent may be obtained.
You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal, regulatory, contractual, or professional obligations requiring continued retention or processing of information.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CLIENT INFORMATION
TaxSharks recognizes that information shared by clients is highly confidential and often includes sensitive personal and financial data.
All information received from clients shall be treated as confidential and shall only be accessed by authorized personnel who require access for the performance of professional services.
All employees, consultants, professionals, and associates engaged by TaxSharks are bound by confidentiality obligations and are required to maintain strict secrecy regarding client information.
8. DATA SECURITY
TaxSharks adopts reasonable and industry-standard technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or misuse.
Security measures may include:
- Password-protected systems
- Access control restrictions
- Encrypted communications where appropriate
- Secure cloud and local storage
- Antivirus and malware protection
- Regular system monitoring
- Data backup procedures
- Confidentiality controls for personnel
While we strive to protect all information using commercially reasonable safeguards, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. SHARING OF INFORMATION
TaxSharks does not sell, rent, trade, or commercially exploit client information.
Information may be disclosed only in the following circumstances:
Professional Assistance
To advocates, consultants, experts, accountants, or authorized representatives assisting in the provision of services only.
10. RETENTION OF INFORMATION
TaxSharks retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Completion of assignments
- Professional record keeping
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Tax proceedings
- Litigation support
- Dispute resolution
- Enforcement of contractual rights
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of services and applicable statutory requirements.
11. DATA DELETION POLICY
Upon completion of the relevant assignment and expiry of applicable retention requirements, TaxSharks shall take reasonable steps to securely delete, destroy, anonymize, or dispose of personal information under appropriate supervision.
Where information is no longer required for professional, legal, regulatory, contractual, or business purposes, it shall not be retained indefinitely.
However, information may be retained where necessary:
- To comply with applicable law;
- To defend legal claims;
- To comply with professional standards;
- To address ongoing litigation or tax proceedings;
- To fulfil regulatory obligations.
12. YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable laws, individuals may have the right to:
- Request access to their personal data;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request updating of incomplete information;
- Withdraw consent where legally permissible;
- Request deletion of information where retention is no longer required;
- Raise concerns regarding data processing practices.
Such requests may be made by contacting us through the details provided below.
13. COOKIES AND WEBSITE ANALYTICS
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve functionality, user experience, security, and website performance.
Users may modify browser settings to disable cookies. However, certain website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
14. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
TaxSharks does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of such websites independently.
15. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
TaxSharks reserves the right to amend, modify, update, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes shall become effective upon publication on our website.
Users are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy.
16. GRIEVANCE/ CONTACT DETAILS
For any privacy-related queries, requests, complaints, or grievances, please contact:
TaxSharks
Email: support@taxsharks.in
Website: https://taxsharks.in
Grievance Officer: Shubham Gupta
Designation: Grievance Officer
Response Time: Within applicable timelines prescribed under law.
17. CONSENT DECLARATION
By accessing this website, uploading documents, submitting forms, communicating with TaxSharks, or availing any of our services, you expressly consent to the collection, processing, storage, retention, and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws of India.
You further acknowledge that TaxSharks may collect and process sensitive financial and tax-related information strictly for the purpose of providing professional services requested by you.