Privacy Policy

V Viswanathan Associates

IBBI Registered Valuer

IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333

Asset Class: Securities or Financial Assets

Registration Date: 2019

Validity: Active & Current

Regulatory Body: IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India)

This Privacy Policy is fully compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, IBBI Valuation Regulations, Companies Act 2013, and all applicable Indian laws governing professional valuation services and data protection.

Last Updated: August 15, 2025

IBBI Regulatory Compliance Statement

As an IBBI Registered Valuer, we are bound by strict regulatory requirements under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and IBBI (Registered Valuers) Regulations, 2017.

Professional Standards

Adherence to IBBI Code of Conduct and International Valuation Standards

Data Protection

Enhanced security measures for sensitive financial and business data

Legal Compliance

Full compliance with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements

1 IBBI Registered Valuer Information

Registration Details

Registration Number: IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333

Valuer Name: V Viswanathan

Asset Class: Securities or Financial Assets

Registration Date: 2019

Current Status: ACTIVE

Professional Details

Firm Name:

V Viswanathan Associates

Professional Qualifications:

FCA ACS IBBI RV CFE

Registered Address:

G131 Phase III Spencer Plaza
Anna Salai, Chennai 600002
Tamil Nadu, India

Contact:

Phone: +91 9176044244
Email: info@viswanathanassociates.com

IBBI Regulatory Obligations

• Mandatory compliance with IBBI Code of Conduct
• Adherence to International Valuation Standards (IVS)
• Regular continuing professional development
• Maintenance of professional indemnity insurance

• Confidentiality and independence requirements
• Proper record keeping and documentation
• Compliance with conflict of interest guidelines
• Regular IBBI inspections and audits

2 Data Collection for Valuation Services

Startup & Business Valuation Data

Financial Information

• Historical financial statements (3-5 years)
• Management accounts and internal reports
• Cash flow projections and budgets
• Revenue streams and customer analysis
• Cost structure and expense breakdowns
• Working capital requirements
• Capital expenditure plans
• Debt structure and financing arrangements

Business Intelligence

• Business model and strategy documents
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Management team profiles and experience
• Intellectual property portfolio
• Customer contracts and agreements
• Supplier relationships and dependencies
• Regulatory compliance status
• Risk assessment and mitigation plans

ESOP & Share Valuation Data

Corporate Structure

• Share capital structure and shareholding pattern
• Board composition and governance structure
• Employee stock option schemes (ESOP)
• Convertible securities and warrants
• Share transfer restrictions and tag-along rights
• Dividend policy and distribution history

Employee Information

• Employee details for ESOP participants
• Designation, grade, and salary information
• Vesting schedules and exercise periods
• Performance metrics and KPIs
• Exit clause provisions
• Tax implications and withholding requirements

Legal & Compliance Data

Corporate Documents

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Board resolutions and minutes
• Statutory registers and filings
• Annual reports and returns

Regulatory Filings

• Income tax returns and assessments
• GST registrations and returns
• ROC filings and compliance certificates
• SEBI filings (if applicable)
• RBI approvals and FEMA compliance

Legal Agreements

• Investment agreements and term sheets
• Loan agreements and security documents
• Joint venture and partnership agreements
• Licensing and technology agreements
• Employment and consultancy agreements

3 Regulatory Data Processing Framework

IBBI Compliance Requirements

Data Processing Purposes

• Valuation report preparation and analysis
• Compliance with IBBI valuation standards
• Professional opinion formulation
• Regulatory reporting and documentation
• Client communication and advisory services

Legal Basis

• Contractual necessity for valuation services
• Legal obligations under IBC 2016
• IBBI regulatory compliance requirements
• Professional standards adherence
• Legitimate business interests

Data Security Measures

Technical Safeguards

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Multi-factor authentication systems
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Secure cloud infrastructure with redundancy
• Real-time monitoring and threat detection

Physical Security

• Restricted access to office premises
• Fireproof safes for critical documents
• CCTV surveillance and access logs
• Secure document disposal procedures
• Clean desk policy implementation

Professional Valuer Obligations

Confidentiality Standards

• Absolute Confidentiality: All client information treated as strictly confidential
• Non-Disclosure: Information not shared without explicit client consent
• Professional Privilege: Protection under professional-client privilege
• Continuing Obligation: Confidentiality extends beyond engagement period

Independence Requirements

• No Conflicts of Interest: Detailed conflict checking procedures
• Independent Judgment: Unbiased and objective valuation opinions
• No Undue Influence: Protection from client or third-party pressure
• Professional Skepticism: Critical evaluation of all information

4 Data Retention and Disposal Policy

IBBI Mandated Retention Periods

Valuation Documents

Retention Period: 10 years from completion of valuation

As per IBBI (Registered Valuers) Regulations, 2017

Supporting Documentation

Retention Period: 10 years minimum

Including all source documents, working papers, and correspondence

Client Communication

Retention Period: 7 years from engagement completion

Email, letters, meeting notes, and professional advice

Secure Disposal Procedures

Physical Documents

• Industrial cross-cut shredding (P-4 level)
• Incineration for highly sensitive documents
• Witnessed destruction with certificates
• Chain of custody documentation

Digital Data

• Cryptographic key destruction
• Multi-pass data overwriting (DoD 5220.22-M)
• Physical destruction of storage media
• Independent verification of erasure

Exceptions to Standard Disposal Timeline

Extended Retention Required

• Ongoing legal proceedings or litigation
• Regulatory investigations or enquiries
• Insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings
• Professional indemnity claims
• Court orders or statutory requirements

Client Request Impact

• Data deletion requests evaluated against legal obligations
• IBBI regulatory requirements take precedence
• Professional standards cannot be compromised
• Alternative arrangements discussed with clients
• Anonymization where legally permissible

5 Your Data Protection Rights

Right to Information

Clear information about how your data is processed for valuation purposes

Right of Access

Request access to personal data we hold, subject to professional obligations

Right to Correction

Request correction of inaccurate information while maintaining data integrity

Right to Erasure

Limited deletion rights due to IBBI regulatory retention requirements

Grievance Redressal

Formal complaint mechanism for data processing concerns

Right to Nominate

Nominate another person to exercise your rights in specific circumstances

Limitations Due to Professional Obligations

IBBI Regulatory Requirements

• Mandatory 10-year retention for valuation documents
• Documentation required for regulatory inspections
• Professional standards supersede deletion requests
• Independence and objectivity obligations
• Record keeping for professional indemnity

Legal and Professional Constraints

• Ongoing legal proceedings requirements
• Professional privilege and confidentiality
• Third-party rights and obligations
• Statutory compliance under various acts
• Quality assurance and peer review needs

6 Contact Information

IBBI Registered Valuer

Professional Details

Name: V Viswanathan

IBBI Registration: IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333

Qualifications: FCA, ACS, IBBI RV, CFE

Experience: 15+ years in valuation and financial advisory

Contact Information

Phone: +91 9176044244

Office: +91 044 4856 0333

Email: info@varegisteredvaluer.com

Website: varegisteredvaluer.com

Office Address

G131 Phase III Spencer Plaza

Anna Salai, Chennai 600002

Tamil Nadu, India

Privacy & Data Protection

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@varegisteredvaluer.com

Phone: +91 9176044244 (Ext. 101)

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Specialized Contacts

Data Requests: datarequests@varegisteredvaluer.com

Grievances: grievance@varegisteredvaluer.com

Security Issues: security@varegisteredvaluer.com

IBBI Compliance: compliance@varegisteredvaluer.com

Emergency Protocol

Data Breach: Immediate notification within 72 hours

Urgent Matters: WhatsApp +91 9176044244

After Hours: emergency@varegisteredvaluer.com

Service Hours and Response Times

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed

Response Times

Privacy Queries: 24-48 hours
Data Requests: 5-7 working days
Complaints: 72 hours
Emergency Issues: Immediate

Professional Services

Valuation Consultations: By appointment
ESOP Advisory: Scheduled meetings
Compliance Reviews: As required
Emergency Valuations: 24-48 hours

Professional Valuation Excellence

As an IBBI Registered Valuer, we combine regulatory compliance with the highest standards of data protection and professional ethics

IBBI Compliant

Full adherence to IBBI regulations and valuation standards

Data Secure

Advanced security measures protecting confidential information

Professionally Ethical

Transparent practices with unwavering professional integrity

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IBBI Registered Valuer | Registration No: IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333 | This Privacy Policy complies with DPDP Act 2023, IBBI Regulations 2017, and applicable Indian laws.

IBBI Registration: IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333 Asset Class: Securities or Financial Assets Professional Standards: IVS, Companies Act 2013