Effective Date: 01-09-2025
CMAA Advisors Private Limited (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit www.cmaaadvisors.com, engage with our recruitment, accounting, payroll, outsourcing, or advisory services, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with applicable laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) along with the SPDI Rules, 2011.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
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Personal Information: Name, contact details, address, date of birth, resume/CV, job title, and identification documents.
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Business Information: Company name, designation, billing details, compliance and financial records.
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Sensitive Personal Data (SPDI): Financial information, tax details, passwords, or any official identifiers shared for statutory services.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, device information, and website usage data.
2. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
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Consent – when you submit data through forms, CVs, or service requests.
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Contractual Necessity – when we process data to provide recruitment, payroll, accounting, or advisory services.
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Legal Obligation – where required by taxation, labor, or compliance laws.
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Legitimate Interests – for business development, fraud prevention, and service improvements.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
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Delivering recruitment, payroll, accounting, and outsourcing services.
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Sharing candidate data with employers (with prior consent).
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Processing payroll, taxation, auditing, or compliance tasks.
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Communicating service updates, opportunities, and company information.
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Legal and regulatory compliance.
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Improving website functionality and customer experience.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent personal data. We may disclose information only to:
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Clients & Employers – candidate resumes and profiles, with consent.
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Third-Party Service Providers – IT support, hosting, analytics, and payment gateways, under strict confidentiality agreements.
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Regulatory & Legal Authorities – when mandated by law.
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Cross-Border Transfers – If data is transferred outside India or the EU/UK, it will be protected using adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).
5. Data Security
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We implement reasonable security practices as per the Indian IT Act and appropriate technical and organizational measures under GDPR.
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Access to sensitive information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
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Despite precautions, no online transmission is fully secure. You acknowledge this inherent risk.
6. Data Retention
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Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual, legal, or business purposes.
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Recruitment data may be retained in our database for future opportunities unless you request deletion.
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Accounting and statutory data will be kept for the legally mandated retention period.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
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Restrict or object to processing.
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Data portability.
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Withdraw consent at any time.
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Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Under Indian IT Rules (SPDI Rules), you have the right to:
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Know the purpose of data collection.
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Review and correct your information.
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Withdraw consent (subject to contractual/legal obligations).
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Seek grievance redressal.
To exercise these rights, contact us at it@cmaaadvisors.com.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better browsing experience, improve website performance, and analyze visitor behavior.
Types of Cookies We Use:
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Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., login, security).
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Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Functional Cookies – Remember user preferences (e.g., language, region).
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Advertising/Marketing Cookies – Track browsing activity to deliver relevant ads (only if applicable).
How We Use Cookies:
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To improve site performance and user experience.
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To analyze traffic patterns and visitor interactions.
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To remember user preferences for faster navigation.
Managing Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
9. Grievance Officer
In compliance with the IT Act, 2000 and SPDI Rules, the following officer is appointed as the Grievance Officer:
Name: Dhayalan Ramaswamy
Email: it@cmaaadvisors.com
Phone: +91 80 2334 9933
Address: Railway Parallel Road, Kumarapark West, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru-560020
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or business changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
CMAA Advisors Private Limited
Email: it@cmaaadvisors.com
Website: www.cmaaadvisors.com
Phone: +91 80 2334 9933
Address: Railway Parallel Road, Kumarapark West, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru-560020
