Privacy Policy

Ifham Khan & Co. – Chartered Accountants

1. Introduction

At Ifham Khan & Co. – Chartered Accountants (“the Firm”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all visitors, clients, donors, development partners, and stakeholders who interact with our website and professional services.

As a professional accounting and advisory firm based in Karachi, we adhere to the ethical requirements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (“ICAP”), including the principles of integrity, confidentiality, and professional secrecy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard personal information through our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information Provided Voluntarily

When users:

  • Submit contact or inquiry forms
  • Request proposals or consultancy support
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Apply for employment opportunities
  • Download publications or resources

The information collected may include:

  • Full name
  • Organization name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country/location
  • Any information voluntarily shared in messages or attachments

B. Technical & Website Usage Information

We may automatically collect limited technical data including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date/time of access
  • Cookies and analytics data

3. Use of Information

We use collected information for legitimate business and professional purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Providing professional services
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Sending professional updates or publications
  • Maintaining security and fraud prevention
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. Confidentiality & Professional Secrecy

As a Chartered Accountancy firm, we maintain strict confidentiality obligations in accordance with:

  • The ICAP Code of Ethics
  • International ethical standards applicable to professional accountants
  • Applicable contractual confidentiality requirements

All information shared with us in the course of professional interactions is treated with appropriate professional secrecy and safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure.

5. International Compliance Standards

Given our engagement with international development organizations, NGOs, NPOs, and donor-funded projects, we aim to align our privacy practices with internationally recognized standards, including principles reflected under:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • International best practices for data protection and confidentiality

Where applicable, users may request:

  • Access to their data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal data
  • Restriction of processing
  • Withdrawal of consent for communications

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Enhance website functionality
  • Understand visitor interaction
  • Improve website performance

For further details, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

7. Data Sharing

We may share information only:

  • Where legally required
  • With professional service providers assisting our operations
  • With regulators or authorities where applicable
  • With client consent

We do not share personal data for third-party advertising purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration

However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites including regulatory authorities, donor agencies, and professional resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Retention of Information

Information is retained only for as long as necessary for:

  • Professional purposes
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Risk management and record retention obligations

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, users may contact:

Ifham Khan & Co. – Chartered Accountants
Karachi, Pakistan
Email: info@theikandco.com