1. Introduction
Sharad Butte Patil Associates (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit sharadbuttepatilassociates.in (the “Website”) and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number (when you provide them via forms or direct contact).
- Usage data: information about how you use the Website (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser and device data).
- Communications: content of emails, enquiries, feedback and other messages you send us.
- Cookies & tracking data: small files stored on your device to improve site experience and for analytics.
- Third-party data: information we receive from third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, social networks) if you interact with them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information for purposes including:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide services you request.
- To improve and personalize the Website and our offerings.
- To send administrative communications, updates, and marketing (with your consent where required).
- To analyze usage, diagnose technical issues, and gather statistics to improve performance.
- To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud or abuse, and protect our rights.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing (if applicable)
Where required by law (for example, for users in the EEA), we will process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, the necessity to perform a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests in operating the Website and managing our business.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage information and enhance your experience. Cookies may be “session” cookies (deleted after you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stay on your device until they expire or are deleted). You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Services & Analytics
We may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, email delivery, and other functionality (for example: Google Analytics, WordPress hosting providers, and email service providers). These third parties may collect information about your use of the Website in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for details.
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We will not sell your personal data. We may disclose your information to:
- Service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- Law enforcement or government authorities where required by law or to protect our rights.
- Potential buyers or investors in connection with a sale, merger, or other transfer of business assets (with appropriate confidentiality protections).
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, or object to processing. To exercise your rights or to request a copy of your personal data, contact us at: sharad@sharadbuttepatilassociates.in. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling requests.
11. International Transfers
We may transfer personal data to countries other than the one in which the data was originally collected (for example, to our service providers’ locations). Where transfers occur, we will take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.
13. Links to Other Websites
The Website may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: sharad@sharadbuttepatilassociates.in.