Privacy Policy

Golden Verdict ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") is a legal-tech platform providing legal, tax, compliance, and advisory services to individuals, startups, and businesses.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your information when you access:

• https://www.goldenverdict.com
• Our user dashboard, login systems, and related digital services

By accessing or using our platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Website visitors
• Registered users and account holders
• Clients availing services
• Users interacting with our dashboard or submitting information

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address and location
• Business details (Company name, CIN, GST, etc.)
• Identity documents (PAN, Aadhaar, etc., where required)

3.2 Account & Registration Data

When you create an account:

• Login credentials (securely encrypted)
• Profile information
• Communication preferences

3.3 Client & Compliance Data

Through our dashboard and services:

• Legal documents
• Incorporation details
• Financial and tax-related information
• Regulatory filings and compliance records

3.4 Technical & Usage Data

Automatically collected:

• IP address
• Browser type and device details
• Login activity and session data
• Pages visited and interaction behavior

3.5 Sensitive Personal Data (if applicable)

Handled only when necessary:

• Financial information
• Government-issued identifiers
• Legal records

Such data is processed with enhanced safeguards.

We collect data through:

• Website forms and onboarding processes
• Account registration and dashboard usage
• Direct communication (email, phone, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

We use your data to:

• Provide legal, tax, and compliance services
• Process company registrations and filings
• Manage user accounts and dashboards
• Deliver consultations and customer support
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Send service updates and important notifications
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We process data based on:

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity (service delivery)
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

To access certain features, users must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
• Be responsible for all activity under your account

We implement:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Access control systems

Golden Verdict is not liable for unauthorized access due to user negligence.

Our platform provides a secure dashboard for:

• Uploading documents
• Tracking service progress
• Managing compliance data

All client data:

• Is treated as strictly confidential
• Is accessed only for service delivery
• Is protected through technical and organizational safeguards

Users may upload documents, forms, or other content.

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a limited right to process and store it for service delivery
• You are responsible for accuracy and legality of submitted data

We use cookies and similar technologies for two purposes:

10.1 Essential cookies (always on)

• Login session and authentication
• Security (CSRF protection, fraud prevention)
• Functional preferences (e.g. your consent choice)

These are required for the site to work and cannot be disabled here. You can still block them through your browser, but the site may not function correctly.

10.2 Analytics cookies (opt-in)

When you consent, we load the following third-party analytics tools:

• Google Analytics 4 — aggregated page-view and event statistics. We enable Google's IP-anonymisation feature so your IP address is truncated before it is stored. Data is processed by Google LLC (United States); read Google's privacy policy.
• Microsoft Clarity — anonymised heatmaps and session recordings used to understand how visitors navigate the site. Form input fields are masked by default so the values you type are not captured. Data is processed by Microsoft Corporation (United States); read Microsoft's privacy statement.

Before you choose, both tools run in a no-cookie state (Google Consent Mode v2 default = denied) and Microsoft Clarity is not loaded at all. We do not use any of this data for advertising and we do not sell it.

You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the control below. Changes apply immediately.

We use secure systems such as:

• Session cookies
• OTP verification (where applicable)
• Encrypted login protocols

These ensure secure access and prevent unauthorized usage.

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:

• Government authorities (MCA, Income Tax, GST, etc.)
• Legal professionals, consultants, and service partners
• Payment gateways and IT service providers
• Regulatory authorities when required by law

All such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Depending on the service:

• We act as a Data Processor (processing data on your behalf)
• Or as a Data Controller (for platform operations)

We process data only for defined purposes and in accordance with applicable laws.

We retain data:

• As long as required to provide services
• As mandated by law (tax, compliance, audit requirements)
• Until account deletion request (subject to legal retention obligations)

We implement industry-standard measures including:

• Encryption and secure servers
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Regular monitoring and security updates

Despite this, no system is completely secure, and users acknowledge inherent risks.

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion / erasure (subject to legal retention limits)
• Withdraw analytics consent at any time — use the control in Section 10
• Nominate another person to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of death or incapacity
• Object to certain processing activities
• Lodge a grievance with our Grievance Officer (see Section 21)

To exercise these rights, contact: support@goldenverdict.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in any event within statutory limits.

Users may request:

• Account deletion
• Removal of personal data

Note:

• Some data may be retained for legal or regulatory compliance
• Certain records cannot be deleted immediately due to statutory requirements

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Most of your data is stored and processed in India. Some service providers we rely on may process limited data outside India:

• Google LLC (Analytics) — United States and other regions, subject to Google's Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Microsoft Corporation (Clarity) — United States.
• Firebase / Google Cloud (authentication and storage) — Asia / United States, depending on the region.

We rely only on providers that meet recognised data-protection standards and we apply contractual safeguards where required.

In accordance with applicable laws, the Grievance Officer details are:

All grievances will be acknowledged and resolved within a reasonable timeframe.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date.

By using our platform, you:

• Acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy
• Agree to its terms
• Consent to the collection and use of your information