1. Introduction

M S Sulthan & Associates (“we” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights, in compliance with global and Indian data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Name, email, phone number, firm details, messages, and form submissions.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

Device type, browser, IP address, and browsing activity via server logs.

2.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

To remember preferences and analyse site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Delivery & Improvement

Deliver, maintain, and improve our services.

3.2 Personalization & Communication

Personalize your experience, send confirmations, invoices, security alerts, and marketing (with consent).

3.3 Data Sharing

Shared only with your consent, our service providers (under GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses if outside the EEA), or as required by law.

4. Data Retention

4.1 Account Data

Retained while your account is active.

4.2 Transactional Records

Retained for statutory periods such as tax and professional regulations, then securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 GDPR & DPDP Act Rights

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability

5.2 CCPA/CPRA Rights

• Right to know categories of data collected
• Right to delete personal data
• Right to opt out of sale of personal data
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any rights, contact us at contact@mssulthan.com.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures—encryption, access controls, regular security assessments—to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain external links. We are not responsible for their privacy practices; please review their policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our services without parental consent.

10. International Data Transfers

10.1 EU Standard Contractual Clauses

For transfers outside the EEA.

10.2 DPDP Act Mechanisms

Approved cross-border transfer safeguards under Indian law.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy to reflect legal developments or service changes. Your continued use after updates indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, email contact@mssulthan.com.

Last Updated: July 2025