Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 21, 2024

Advocate Parul Kumar ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices explaining how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

1.1. Personal Information

When you fill out forms on our website or contact us, we may collect:

• Identity Data: Name, title.
• Contact Data: Email address, telephone numbers, physical address.
• Professional Data: Job title, company name (if applicable).

1.2. Technical usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and device information.
• Usage data regarding how you navigate our site (pages visited, time spent).

1.3. Special Categories of Data

As a legal practice, you may voluntarily provide sensitive personal data related to legal matters (e.g., criminal records, financial details, family disputes). We process this data strictly for the purpose of providing legal counsel and under the privilege of attorney-client confidentiality.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Legal Services: To provide legal advice, representation, and related services (Basis: Performance of Contract/Legitimate Interest).
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, and provide case updates (Basis: Consent/Legitimate Interest).
• Compliance: To satisfy legal and regulatory obligations, including Know Your Client (KYC) norms and Bar Council of India regulations (Basis: Legal Obligation).
• Site Security: To protect our website and users from fraud and security threats (Basis: Legitimate Interest).

3. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Case files are retained in accordance with limitation periods prescribed by law.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Courts and Tribunals: As required for legal proceedings.
• Opposing Counsel: As required by law or legal procedure.
• Service Providers: IT support and cloud service providers who process data on our behalf, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Law Enforcement: If required by a valid court order or statutory obligation.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookies Policy.

6. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights)

Under the DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a summary of your personal data being processed.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data or delete data that is no longer necessary.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a grievance with us regarding our data processing.

7. International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within India. If we transfer data outside India, we ensure that such transfers comply with the applicable laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Security Measures

We utilize industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Grievance Officer

If you have any concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our designated Grievance Officer:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the latest revisions were made.