Privacy Policy
How HRK & Associates collects, uses, and protects your personal and client data.
1. Introduction & Commitment
HRK & Associates ('we', 'our', or 'us') is a Chartered Accountancy firm registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN). We are committed to maintaining the privacy, security, and confidentiality of personal and financial information provided by website visitors and clients.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, safeguard, and handle information when you visit our website or communicate with us regarding accounting, auditing, tax compliance, or advisory services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Contact Details: When you submit inquiry forms, schedule appointments, or contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, organization name, and message details.
Engagement Information: In the course of providing professional accounting, audit, tax, or advisory services, we collect financial statements, business records, tax filings, and related documentation provided directly by our clients.
Technical Data: Basic site usage information such as browser type, IP address, device operating system, and page interactions may be collected automatically for security monitoring and performance optimization.
3. How We Use Your Information
To respond to client inquiries, fulfill service requests, and manage professional engagements.
To communicate statutory updates, tax calendar reminders, firm news, and relevant regulatory changes in Nepal.
To comply with legal obligations, professional auditing standards, and regulations mandated by ICAN and the Inland Revenue Department of Nepal.
To maintain administrative records, client billing, and internal quality assurance.
4. Confidentiality & Data Security
Professional confidentiality is a fundamental pillar of our practice. All client financial data, strategic documents, and communications are safeguarded in strict accordance with ICAN Code of Ethics and professional secrecy requirements.
We implement technical, physical, and administrative security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of information entrusted to us.
5. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share personal or client data with third parties for commercial or marketing purposes.
Information is shared exclusively with authorized firm personnel, vetted IT service providers bound by strict confidentiality, or statutory authorities (such as tax or regulatory bodies) when explicitly required under Nepalese law or valid judicial orders.
6. Rights & Contact Information
You have the right to request access to or correction of your personal contact data held by us, subject to legal and regulatory record-retention requirements applicable to audit files.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our team at contact@hrkca.com.np or visit our Kathmandu office.