How long does it take to get a new PAN after online application?

Processing and delivery times vary; typically 15–20 business days within India after submission and verification. e-PAN may be available earlier for download once your application is processed.

Can I apply for PAN without Aadhaar?

Yes — you may use other identity proofs like passport, voter ID, or driving license. However, Aadhaar linking is mandatory for PAN validation, so plan to link PAN with Aadhaar later to avoid deactivation.

What is e-PAN and is it valid?

e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF of your PAN card issued by the Income Tax Department. It is legally valid and acceptable wherever PAN is required. You can download it multiple times from the official portal.

My PAN details on other government records don't match. What should I do?

Submit a PAN correction/update application via NSDL or UTIITSL with supporting documents to correct name/DOB/address. The PAN number remains the same, only the associated details are updated.

I lost my PAN card. Can I get a duplicate?

Yes. Use the Reprint/Duplicate service to get a new physical PAN card without changing the PAN number. Save the acknowledgement and track the request status online.

Privacy Policy

PANCardDownloads.com - Your Privacy Matters

Last Updated: January 2025

Thank you for visiting https://pancarddownloads.com ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have.

Important: We are an informational website and are not a government agency or an official PAN service provider. We provide guidance and links to official portals (NSDL/Protean, UTIITSL, Income Tax e-Filing) for users to obtain PAN-related services.

Short Summary — What You Need to Know

We provide information only. We are not an official government or PAN issuing agency.
We do not collect or store PAN numbers, Aadhaar numbers, or other government ID numbers via this Site.
We may collect limited technical data (server logs, cookies) to operate and secure the Site.
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do not collect or store the following through our Site:

PAN numbers or other tax-identification numbers
Aadhaar numbers or other government ID numbers
Copies or images of PAN cards or identity documents
Full legal name tied to a PAN for the purpose of PAN services

Important: If you encounter any form or request on this Site that appears to collect such sensitive data, please contact us immediately at privacy@pancarddownloads.com.

Information Automatically Collected

To operate and secure this Site, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

Server logs:

IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, referrer URL, date/time stamps, and user agent. These are used for troubleshooting, security, and analyzing usage patterns.

Cookies and similar technologies:

Small files placed on your device to remember preferences, enable session functionality, and provide anonymous analytics.

Note: While server logs may technically contain IP addresses, we do not use that data to identify visitors for PAN-related services.

How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect only to:

Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
Diagnose and fix technical issues
Monitor and protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Produce aggregated, non-identifying analytics about site usage
Comply with legal obligations

Important: We do not use collected data to provide, process, or store PAN application details.

Third-Party Services and Links

We may use third-party service providers to host the site, provide analytics, and deliver content (for example: Google Analytics, Cloudflare, hosting provider). These third parties may collect anonymous or aggregated data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend checking the privacy notices of these providers.

Our Site links to official government portals (NSDL/Protean, UTIITSL, Income Tax e-Filing) and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. When you navigate to an external site, that site's privacy policy applies.

Data Retention

Server logs & security records: Retained for 90 days for troubleshooting and security monitoring, unless required longer for legal reasons.
Aggregated analytics: Retained in anonymized or aggregated form for 26 months.
Cookies: Retention varies per cookie type.

If you request deletion of personal information (and we hold any contrary to this policy), we will take reasonable steps to remove it within 30 days after verification.

Your Rights & How to Exercise Them

Even though we do not intentionally collect PAN-related PII, you have the following rights where applicable under local law:

Access: Request access to personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate personal data.
Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we hold about you.
Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@pancarddownloads.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject and a description of your request. We will respond within 30 days. We may require additional information to confirm your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects personal information, we will notify affected users and the relevant authorities as required by law. Where applicable, we will notify affected users without undue delay and, if required, within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

Children's Privacy

This Site is for general informational purposes and is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian believes we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Advertising & Affiliate Links

We may display ads or affiliate links on this Site. Clicking an ad or affiliate link may send you to a third-party site which may collect information about you. We are not responsible for the data practices of those third parties.

Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects for users.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising from this policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective date and Version at the top of this page. Significant changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or believe we are mishandling information, contact us:

Email: privacy@pancarddownloads.com

Website: https://pancarddownloads.com

Disclaimer: We are an informational website only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Government of India, the Income Tax Department, NSDL (Protean), UTIITSL, or any other official agency. For official PAN services, always use the government or authorized portals linked on this Site.