Our Commitment to Your Privacy: K S M G & CO Privacy Policy

Introduction

Your Privacy Matters

K S M G & CO ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.ksmg.co), including any related services or communications initiated through the site. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you signify your understanding and agreement with the terms outlined herein. Our Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can update or request deletion of your information.

Information We Collect

What Information Do We Gather?

We may collect information about you in several ways:

• Personal Data You Provide: This includes information you voluntarily provide when you fill out contact forms, subscribe to newsletters (if offered), apply for careers, or otherwise communicate with us directly via the website. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, and any message content you provide.
• Usage Data & Cookies: Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain information when you access and navigate our site. This "Usage Data" can include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data. We may use cookies (small data files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons or pixels) to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

How We Use Your Information

Purpose of Collecting Information

We use the information collected for various legitimate business purposes, including:

• To operate and maintain our website.
• To respond to your inquiries, requests, or comments submitted via contact forms or email.
• To process career applications submitted through the website.
• To send you informational updates or newsletters, if you have opted-in to receive them.
• To monitor and analyze website usage and trends to improve user experience and site functionality.
• To ensure the security of our website and prevent fraudulent activity.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing (If Applicable under DPDP Act)

Our Basis for Handling Your Data

Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the specific information and the context in which we collect it. Primarily, we process data based on:

• Your Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter, submitting a contact form).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., operating our website, responding to inquiries, analyzing usage for improvement), provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

When Might We Share Your Information?

We respect your privacy and generally do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, maintenance). These third parties have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court, government agency, regulatory body).
• Business Transfers: If K S M G & CO is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe it necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.

Data Security

Protecting Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Information

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). Usage data is generally retained for shorter periods, except when used for security purposes or to improve website functionality, or if legally obligated.

Your Data Protection Rights (Under Indian Law - e.g., DPDP Act 2023)

Understanding Your Rights

Depending on applicable Indian data protection laws (like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include the right to:

• Access information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Request the erasure of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Withdraw consent previously given for processing your data (where consent is the basis).
• Grievance Redressal regarding your data processing concerns.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Cookies Policy

Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember information about your visit. We use essential cookies (necessary for website function), performance cookies (to analyze usage), and functionality cookies (to remember preferences). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Children's Privacy

Information from Minors

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Policy Updates

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

How to Reach Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• By email: privacy@ksmg.co or info@ksmg.co
• By visiting our Contact page