Updated June 17, 2026
Karnataka State Tax Practitioners' Association (KSTPA) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its members, office bearers, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information provided through the KSTPA Management Portal.
By registering, accessing, or using the KSTPA portal, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
During registration, membership renewal, welfare enrollment, and profile updates, we may collect personal information including:
For membership fees, welfare contributions, donations, and other payments, we may collect:
KSTPA does not store debit card details, credit card details, UPI PINs, internet banking passwords, or other sensitive payment credentials.
When you use the KSTPA portal, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
KSTPA does not sell, rent, or trade member information to third parties.
Information may be shared only with authorized KSTPA office bearers and administrators for association-related activities, payment service providers for transaction processing, or when required by law or government authorities.
We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard member information, including secure authentication systems, password protection, restricted access controls, database security measures, and secure server infrastructure.
While we strive to protect all personal information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
The KSTPA portal may use cookies and session technologies to maintain login sessions, improve user experience, enhance security, and analyze portal performance.
Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, some portal features may not function properly.
Membership records, payment history, welfare records, and related information may be retained as required for association administration, legal compliance, accounting purposes, and historical record maintenance.
Members may request access to their personal information, correction of inaccurate information, profile updates, and clarification regarding the information maintained by KSTPA.
The KSTPA portal may integrate with third-party services including payment gateways, SMS providers, email providers, and verification services. Such services operate under their own privacy policies.
KSTPA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on the official portal with an updated effective date.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact the Karnataka State Tax Practitioners' Association (KSTPA) through the official communication channels provided on the website.
By registering on or using the KSTPA Management System, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.