Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Important: This Privacy Policy explains how hiteshmpatelco ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
- Business information (company name, industry, financial data)
- Communication records (emails, meeting notes, consultation records)
- Payment information (billing address, payment method details)
- Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Providing business consulting and financial advisory services
- Communicating with you about our services and your account
- Processing payments and managing billing
- Improving our services and website functionality
- Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Employee training on data protection practices
- Secure backup and recovery procedures
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Typically, we retain:
- Client records: 7 years after the end of our business relationship
- Financial data: As required by applicable tax and accounting laws
- Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
- Website usage data: 2 years from collection
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your information
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Opt-out of certain types of processing
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
- Marketing cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
8. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: kiran@hiteshmpatelco.store
Phone: +91 63981 19487
Address: 47, Shivalik Business Hub, SG Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380054