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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

ITR Prep collects information necessary to help you prepare your income tax return. This includes:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Financial information you provide (salary, deductions, investments)
  • PAN number (for ITR preparation purposes)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Calculate your tax liability and potential refund
  • Generate PDF summaries for your ITR filing
  • Send you verification codes and important notifications
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Facilitate CA reviews if requested

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on MongoDB Atlas with encryption at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Hashed passwords and OTP codes
  • JWT-based authentication
  • Regular security audits

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your data may be shared only:

  • With CAs you explicitly request to review your ITR
  • When required by law or legal process
  • With service providers who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Export your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@itrprep.in.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Tax-related data is retained for 7 years to comply with Indian tax regulations.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:
Email: privacy@itrprep.in

Note: ITR Prep is a tax preparation assistance tool only. We are not affiliated with the Income Tax Department of India. Your data is never shared with government authorities unless required by law.