Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2023
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of scounts PRIVATE Limited (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our tax consultancy services in Pakistan. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information directly from you when you engage our tax consultancy services. This includes but is not limited to your name, contact information, tax identification number, financial records, and any other information necessary to provide our services. We collect this information to comply with legal obligations, assess your tax position, and offer tailored tax advice and solutions.
1.2. Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you interact with our website/App or use our services. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage data. We collect this information to analyze trends, administer our website/App, improve user experience, and enhance the security of our services.
Data Collection and Usage:
At scounts, we take your privacy seriously. We collect and use data solely for the purpose of providing you with a seamless tax filing experience. The data we collect can be categorized as follows:
User-Provided Information: When you use the scounts app, you may provide personal and financial information required for tax return filing. This data is encrypted and securely stored to ensure your privacy.
Federal Board of Revenue Data: We access tax-related publicly available information from the official website of the Federal Board of Revenue in Pakistan to provide you with accurate and up-to-date tax data. Please note that we do not have any affiliation with FBR.
Your data is used exclusively for the purpose of tax return filing and improving the functionality of the scounts app.
How We Use Your Information
2.1. Provision of Services: We use the personal information you provide to deliver our tax consultancy services in Pakistan. This includes preparing tax returns, advising on tax planning strategies, assisting with tax compliance, and representing you before tax authorities, where applicable. We may also use your information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates related to our services.
2.2. Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with legal and regulatory obligations in Pakistan. This includes fulfilling tax reporting requirements, responding to government inquiries, and cooperating with tax authorities as required by law.
2.3. Communication and Marketing: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, or other information related to our tax consultancy services. You have the right to opt-out of receiving such communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the respective communication.
2.4. Quality Improvement: We may use aggregated and anonymized information for analytical purposes to improve our services and enhance the overall user experience. This information does not identify individual users and is used solely to understand trends, preferences, and customer needs.
Disclosure of Your Information
3.1. Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services effectively. These providers may have access to your personal information, but they are obligated to maintain its confidentiality and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.
3.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or respond to a lawful request from government authorities.
3.3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your personal information may be transferred or disclosed as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website and app of any such change in ownership or use of your personal information.
Limitation of Data Use
We collect and use your information only to provide the services you request, improve our offerings, and comply with legal obligations. Your data will not be used for any other purposes without your explicit consent. We ensure that your information is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality, in accordance with the terms outlined in this privacy policy.
Data Security
We employ industry-standard measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We maintain physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Your Rights and Choices
5.1. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you believe that any of the information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
5.2. Retention and Deletion: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon your request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, subject to any legal obligations.
5.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about how you use our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than Pakistan. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and provide adequate protection for your personal information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you access through our website.
Privacy Policy is non-editable
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
scounts PRIVATE Limited.
Sukkur Office:
Shop No G-14, Zeeshan Centre, Sukkur.
Karachi Office:
I-thrive, Near Teen Talwar, ICAP Building, Chartered Accountants Avenue, Clifton, Karachi, 75600.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.