Privacy Policy

AKM Wealth Pvt. Ltd. | AMFI-Registered Mutual Fund Distributor | ARN-1318

Effective Date: 3rd September 2026
Last Updated: 3rd September 2026

2. Definitions

Personal Information” means information relating to an identifiable individual and includes information covered by applicable Indian data-protection laws.

Personal Data” has the meaning assigned to it under the DPDP Act when the relevant provisions of that Act apply.

Sensitive Personal Data or Information” or “SPDI” has the meaning assigned to it under applicable law, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, where applicable.

Data Principal” means the individual to whom Personal Data relates, as defined under the DPDP Act when its relevant provisions apply.

Data Fiduciary” means a person who determines the purpose and means of processing Personal Data, as defined under the DPDP Act.

Data Processor” means a person who processes Personal Data on behalf of a Data Fiduciary, as defined under the DPDP Act.

3. Scope

This Policy applies to Personal Information relating to: This Policy does not replace the privacy notices, transaction documents or other disclosures issued by Asset Management Companies (“AMCs”), Registrars and Transfer Agents (“RTAs”), KYC Registration Agencies (“KRAs”), banks, payment providers or other independent entities.

4. Personal Information We Collect

Category Examples Main Purposes
Identity and contact information Name, address, mobile number, email address, date of birth and signature Enquiries, onboarding, verification, servicing and communications
KYC and regulatory information PAN, KYC status, KYC-related records, tax-residency information and other information required by law or an AMC, RTA or KRA KYC, transaction facilitation, compliance, record keeping and fraud prevention
Financial and banking information Bank-account details, cancelled-cheque details, payment-related information and information needed for investment transactions or servicing Processing or facilitating authorised transactions, servicing and verification
Investment and transaction information Folio number, scheme holdings, transaction instructions, transaction history, nominee details, investment preferences and service requests Mutual fund distribution, servicing, transaction support, records and regulatory compliance
Financial-profile information Information voluntarily provided and reasonably necessary for a service requested Understanding and responding to the relevant request
Communications Enquiries, emails, calls, messages, complaints, feedback and correspondence Responding, servicing, quality assurance, dispute handling and record keeping
Website and technical information IP address, device and browser information, operating system, pages viewed, referring URLs, access date/time, cookie identifiers and website-security logs Website operation, security, analytics and improvement
Representative, nominee or guardian information Identity, contact and relationship details of joint holders, nominees, guardians or authorised representatives Giving effect to authorised instructions, nominations, servicing and legal compliance
We collect only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose. Please do not send us sensitive information unless we ask for it or it is necessary for your request.

5. How We Collect Information

We may collect Personal Information:

If you provide Personal Information about another individual, you must ensure that you are authorised to do so and that the individual has received any required notice.

6. Why We Process Personal Information

We may process Personal Information to: We will not process Personal Information for a purpose materially different from the purpose communicated to you unless permitted or required by applicable law, or we provide an appropriate notice and obtain consent where required.

7. Consent and Other Permitted Grounds

Where applicable law requires consent for the collection, use or disclosure of Personal Information or SPDI, AKM Wealth will obtain that consent in the manner required by applicable law.

Where processing is undertaken under the DPDP Act once the relevant provisions become applicable, AKM Wealth will process Personal Data only for a lawful purpose and on a permitted basis, including consent or a certain legitimate use, as applicable.

Where consent is the basis for processing, it will be specific, informed and unambiguous and relate to the specified purpose and Personal Data necessary for that purpose, as required by applicable law. Where applicable, you may withdraw consent through the mechanism made available by us.

Withdrawal will not affect processing already lawfully undertaken and will not prevent processing that we are required or permitted to continue under applicable law, regulation, contractual obligations or other permitted grounds.

If you do not provide information required by law, an AMC, RTA, KRA, bank or another authorised transaction participant, we may be unable to provide or continue the relevant service.

8. Investor, KYC and Mutual Fund Data

Investor information received by AKM Wealth in connection with mutual fund distribution or servicing will be handled confidentially and only for legitimate and authorised purposes. We seek to ensure that investor information is: AKM Wealth will also comply with applicable contractual data-protection obligations imposed by AMCs and other authorized transactions or service partners.

9. Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose Personal Information only where reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to:

We do not sell Personal Information. We do not disclose investor information to group companies for cross-marketing or unrelated purposes. Any sharing with a group company, if applicable, will occur only where necessary for an authorized purpose, permitted by applicable law and subject to appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards..

10. Service Providers and Data Processors

AKM Wealth may engage third-party service providers and Data Processors to support its mutual fund distribution, authorised transaction facilitation, investor servicing, client relationship management, website hosting, cloud storage, communications, cybersecurity, document management and other operational activities.

These service providers may process Personal Information only to the extent necessary to provide the relevant services and subject to applicable law, regulatory requirements and appropriate contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

AKM Wealth takes reasonable steps to require service providers and Data Processors acting on its behalf to process Personal Information only on its instructions, maintain confidentiality and apply appropriate security measures. Where a service provider engages a sub-processor, AKM Wealth takes reasonable steps to require appropriate confidentiality, security and data-protection obligations consistent with applicable law and contractual requirements.

11. Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect Personal Information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, destruction and misuse.

Depending on the nature of the information and our operational requirements, these measures may include role-based access controls, authentication controls, secure transmission, restricted access, secure storage, backups, monitoring, staff training and incident-response procedures.

No electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. You should use reasonable care when sending documents or instructions to us and promptly notify us if you suspect misuse of your information or unauthorized activity.

12. Data Breach and Cybersecurity Response

If we identify a suspected or actual Personal Data breach or cybersecurity incident, we will investigate, contain, assess and remediate it in accordance with our incident-response procedures.

Where applicable, AKM Wealth will report cybersecurity incidents, including reportable data breaches or data leaks, to CERT-In and other competent authorities within the timelines prescribed under applicable law and regulatory directions. We will notify affected individuals where required by law.

13. Retention and Deletion

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including complying with legal, regulatory, contractual, accounting, audit, tax, dispute-resolution and record-keeping requirements.

Retention periods vary based on the type of information and applicable obligations. When information is no longer required, we will securely delete, destroy, anonymize or archive it in accordance with applicable requirements.

A request to delete information may not result in immediate or complete deletion where retention is required or permitted by law, regulation, contract, fraud-prevention requirements, audit needs or the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

14. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, log files and similar technologies for essential functionality, security, performance measurement and, where used, analytics or marketing.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie-preference tool made available on our website. Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

15. Marketing and Investor-Education Communications

We may send information about our services, investor education, events, market-related updates and other non-essential communications where permitted by law and consistent with your preferences.

You may opt out of non-essential marketing communications by using the unsubscribe option in the communication or contacting us at avm@akmwealth.com. We may still send service, transactions, regulatory, legal and security communications where necessary.

16. Your Privacy Rights and Requests

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 21. We may need to verify your identity and authority before acting. We will respond within applicable legal timelines.

Your rights may be limited where processing or retention is required by law, regulation, contractual obligations or legitimate fraud-prevention, security or legal purposes.

Where the DPDP Act applies, an individual may also have the right to nominate another person to exercise applicable rights in the event of death or incapacity, subject to applicable law and our verification procedures.

17. Children and Persons with Disabilities Having Lawful Guardians

Our services are not generally intended for children, except where services or transactions involving minors are legally permitted and appropriately authorized.

Where we process Personal Information relating to a child or a person with disability having a lawful guardian, we will seek verifiable consent from the parent or lawful guardian where required by applicable law. We will not knowingly undertake processes likely to cause detrimental effects to a child’s well-being.

18. International Transfers

AKM Wealth may use service providers or systems that process Personal Information outside India only where necessary and permitted by applicable law, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.

Where an international transfer occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are applied and will comply with any applicable Indian restrictions, conditions or government notifications.

19. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including AMC, RTA, KRA, regulator, AMFI, payment-provider or other websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

AKM Wealth is not responsible for the privacy, security or content of third-party websites. Please review the relevant privacy policy before submitting Personal Information to a third party.

20. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in law, regulatory requirements, our services, website functionality or data-processing practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

21. Contact and Grievance Redressal

For questions, requests or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of Personal Information, contact:

AKM Wealth Pvt. Ltd.
509, Block B; The One 5, RNT Marg; Opp DAVV University, Indore - 452001 (M.P.)
Email: akm@akmwealth.com
Phone: +91-9685910027

Grievance Officer / Authorised Privacy Contact
Name: Aditya Vikram Maheshwari
Email: avm@akmwealth.com
We will address privacy grievances through our internal grievance-redressal mechanism in accordance with applicable law.

This privacy mechanism does not replace any mutual fund investor grievance process available through the relevant AMC, RTA, AMFI, SEBI or other authorized forum.

22. No Waiver of Regulatory Obligations

Nothing in this Privacy Policy limits or excludes any obligation imposed on AKM Wealth under applicable law, regulation, regulatory directions, AMC/RTA contractual requirements or other mandatory requirements.

Where there is a conflict between this Policy and a mandatory legal or regulatory requirement, the applicable legal or regulatory requirement will prevail.

23. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Matters relating to privacy and Personal Information processing will be subject to applicable Indian law and the jurisdiction of competent authorities and courts, subject to any mandatory statutory or regulatory forum or mechanism.

24. Jurisdiction

Subject to any mandatory statutory or regulatory forum or mechanism, the courts at Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to us.

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