Privacy Policy

 Last Updated: 22 May 2025

Welcome to Tax Taarak, a mobile application developed by Proption Fintech Private Limited in collaboration with Transparian, aimed at simplifying Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for individuals, freelancers, salaried professionals, small businesses, and NRIs.

Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data. By using the Tax Taarak app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with efficient tax filing services, we collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Identifiable Information (PII):

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mobile Number
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• PAN Card Details
• Aadhaar Number (only if required by law)

b) Tax & Financial Information:

• Form 16 and salary slips
• Income details from various sources
• Investment documents and deductions
• Bank account details (for refunds and tax verification)
• Capital gains statements, business income details
• TDS certificates, rent receipts, etc.

c) Device & Technical Information:

• IP address
• Device type, operating system, and browser type
• App usage statistics
• Crash reports and performance logs
• Location data (only with your consent)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for providing secure, accurate, and personalized tax services. Specifically, we use your data to:

• Prepare and file your Income Tax Returns (ITR)
• Provide customized tax-saving suggestions and consultations
• Store and retrieve your tax documents through the document vault
• Send timely notifications about tax deadlines and updates
• Maintain compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Provide customer support through chat, email, or call
• Improve our app functionality and user experience

We ensure that your information is only used for purposes directly related to tax filing and compliance.

3. Data Security & Protection

We take the security of your personal and financial data seriously. Tax Taarak implements industry-standard security measures including:

• End-to-End Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
• Secure Storage: Sensitive data is stored using AES encryption in secure databases.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to your data on a need-to-know basis.
• Regular Security Audits: Our systems are periodically tested to ensure data protection.

Your data is never sold or shared with any unauthorized third party.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties under the following limited circumstances:

• With tax professionals who are authorized by you to file your ITR.
• With government authorities, such as the Income Tax Department of India, when legally required for e-filing.
• With service providers (such as payment gateways, cloud storage, and IT infrastructure partners), only to the extent necessary to provide services and under strict confidentiality agreements.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal and financial information for as long as necessary to:

• Complete the services you have requested
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Upon request, and unless retention is legally required, we will delete or anonymize your data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a user, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your information within the app or by contacting support.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to use your information at any time.

To exercise these rights,
contact us at: support@proption.in /  info@transparian.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Tax Taarak is intended for use only by individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Cookies & Analytics

While we do not use traditional browser cookies, we may use mobile analytics tools that help us understand how users interact with the app, such as session duration, feature usage, and crash data. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve the app’s performance and user experience.

9. Third-Party Links

The app may contain links to third-party websites or platforms (such as payment gateways). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected with a revised “Last Updated” date and communicated through the app. Continued use of the app after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.