Privacy Policy

Published: 24 May 2026 · Updated: 24 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how AO Code Find ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, stores and protects information when you visit aocodefind.com ("the website"). By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, please do not use the website.

AO Code Find is a privately operated informational portal that helps users understand and locate the AO Code (Assessing Officer Code) used in PAN card applications, TAN registration and income tax matters in India. We are not affiliated with, associated with or endorsed by the Income Tax Department of India, Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL), UTIITSL, or any government department, ministry or authority.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information only when you choose to share it with us, for example:

• Your name, email address and message when you use the contact form, report a correction or send feedback.
• Your email address if you subscribe to any update or notification feature, where offered.
• Any comment text and the name or email linked to a comment, if commenting is enabled on a page.

We never ask for, collect or store your full PAN, Aadhaar number, bank account details, card numbers, government portal passwords, or any similar sensitive data. Our AO Code guides and search references do not require any of this. If any third-party form on this site appears to ask for such details, do not submit it and please report the page to us immediately.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

As with most websites, certain technical details are recorded automatically when you visit aocodefind.com. These include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, the referring page URL, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the time spent on each page. This is gathered through standard server logs and analytics tools and is used in aggregate form to understand how the site is used and to improve it.

2. How We Use the Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries, correction reports and feedback sent through the contact form.
• To operate, maintain and improve the website's content, structure and performance.
• To analyse traffic and reader interest so we can publish more useful AO Code, PAN and income tax guidance.
• To detect, prevent and address technical problems, abuse, spam and security incidents.
• To comply with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.

We do not sell, rent, trade or otherwise transfer your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. aocodefind.com uses cookies for these purposes:

• Essential cookies: required for the site to function, to remember your session preferences and to load pages correctly.
• Analytics cookies: used by services such as Google Analytics to count visitors and understand how readers navigate the site. These collect aggregated, non-identifying data.
• Advertising cookies: used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to show relevant advertisements. See Section 4 for details.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies, delete existing ones, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website work. For general information about cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4. Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)

aocodefind.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on this website.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve advertisements to users based on their visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
• Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie and similar identifiers to show ads based on user interests, browsing history and demographic information.
• Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information about your visits in order to show advertisements for goods and services that may interest you.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance) or www.youronlinechoices.eu (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance).

For more on how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see Google's Privacy and Terms.

5. Other Third-Party Services

Besides Google AdSense, aocodefind.com may use the following third-party services, each governed by its own privacy policy:

• Google Analytics for understanding site traffic and reader behaviour. See Google Privacy Policy.
• Google Search Console for monitoring search performance.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) and hosting providers for delivering site content efficiently.
• Anti-spam and security services to protect the site from bots, scrapers and abuse.

We do not control these third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party service that may collect information about you while you use this website.

6. Log Files

aocodefind.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. Hosting providers automatically collect log file information when visitors access the site, including IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data is used to analyse trends, administer the site, track movement on the website and gather aggregate demographic information. It is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

7. External Links

This website contains links to external sites, including official government portals such as the Income Tax Department, Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL, as well as reference resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or accuracy of these external websites. We recommend reading the privacy policy of every external site you visit. The presence of an external link does not imply our endorsement of that site or its operator.

8. Children's Privacy

aocodefind.com provides information for a general audience, including students and first-time applicants. The website is not directed at children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children below 18 without verifiable parental consent, as required under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to this website without your consent, please contact us at the email address below. We will delete such information promptly upon verification.

9. Your Rights Under Indian Law (DPDP Act, 2023)

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on 13 November 2025), Indian users (Data Principals) have the following rights regarding their personal data:

• Right to access: you may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.
• Right to correction and erasure: you may request correction of inaccurate or misleading data, completion of incomplete data, updating of outdated data, and erasure of data no longer needed for its original purpose.
• Right to grievance redressal: you may raise grievances regarding any act or omission concerning your personal data. We aim to respond within the timelines prescribed by the DPDP Rules, 2025.
• Right to nominate: you may nominate another person to exercise your rights under the Act in the event of your death or incapacity.
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time as easily as it was given.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13.

10. Rights Under Other Jurisdictions

If you access this website from outside India, you may have additional rights under your local data protection laws. Visitors from the European Union, United Kingdom, European Economic Area and Switzerland have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and the right to object. Visitors from California have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, delete and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise rights under any of these laws, please contact us at the email address in Section 13.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information submitted through forms only for as long as needed to respond to your enquiry, address feedback or meet legal obligations. Server log data is kept for a limited period for security and operational analysis. Once the purpose of collection is fulfilled and no continuing legal obligation requires retention, the data is deleted or anonymised.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption for data in transit, restricted administrative access, regular software updates and security monitoring. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is one hundred per cent secure. While we use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

In the event of a personal data breach affecting your information, we will notify you and the Data Protection Board of India in accordance with the timelines and procedures prescribed under the DPDP Rules, 2025.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, correction requests or grievances regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details below.

• Website: aocodefind.com
• Email: contact@aocodefind.com

We aim to acknowledge grievance communications within a reasonable time frame and to resolve them within the timelines prescribed by applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements or other operational factors. When we make changes, we will revise the "Updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will provide a more prominent notice on the website. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Consent

By using aocodefind.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the website.

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Disclaimer: aocodefind.com is a privately operated informational portal and is not affiliated with, associated with or endorsed by any government agency or authority, including the Income Tax Department of India, Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL. All AO Code information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only. Visitors are advised to verify all details independently through the relevant official government portal before taking any action.