Privacy Policy of LawCite Advocates

Last Updated: Jan 07, 2025

Introduction and Purpose

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how LawCite Advocates (“the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, processes, stores, and protects personal information obtained from users (“you” or “User”) when you visit, access, or interact with our website located at lawciteadvocates.com (“Website”). The Firm is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data, in compliance with applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules thereunder.

This Policy governs all personal data collected through this Website, including any data submitted voluntarily by you, data collected automatically through your browser or device, and any other interactions you have with the Website.

By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use or access the Website.

1. Types of Personal Data Collected

Purpose: To transparently inform you about the categories of data we collect.

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, or other contact details you provide via contact forms, subscription forms, or direct communication.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, geographic location (inferred), and browsing behavior on the Website.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Website, pages visited, time spent on pages, click paths, and referral sources.

• Communications: Any messages, questions, or content you send us through forms, email, or other communications.

• Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies as described below.

2. How We Collect Personal Data

Purpose: To explain collection methods clearly and build user trust.

We collect data in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you voluntarily provide your information by filling forms, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.

• Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies that collect technical and usage data during your visits.

• From Third Parties: In limited cases, where you have given consent or as permitted by law, we may receive personal data from trusted third-party service providers or partners.

3. Use of Personal Data

Purpose: To clarify the purposes for which your data is processed.

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your inquiries, requests, or communications.

• Provide you with information about our services, updates, or marketing communications (only if you have consented).

• Improve and optimize the Website’s performance, user experience, and security.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

• Prevent fraud or misuse of our Website and services.

• Manage and administer any services or engagements you enter into with the Firm.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Purpose: To comply with applicable laws and explain the lawful grounds for data processing.

Where applicable under Indian law, the Firm processes personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

• Performance of a contract (e.g., responding to your legal inquiries).

• Compliance with legal obligations.

• Legitimate interests pursued by the Firm (e.g., security, improving services), provided your rights are not overridden.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Purpose: To disclose use of cookies and obtain informed consent.

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies such as Google Analytics to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and improve user experience. Cookies may be first-party or third-party.

• You can control cookies through your browser settings, including deleting or blocking cookies.

• Disabling cookies may affect Website performance or access to certain features.

• We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without explicit consent.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

Purpose: To specify circumstances under which personal data may be shared.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, personal data may be disclosed:

• To trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email communication, analytics).

• When required by law, legal process, or governmental authorities.

• To protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, users, or others.

• In connection with any business transfer, merger, or acquisition involving the Firm.

All third parties to whom data is disclosed are subject to confidentiality obligations and may only process data as instructed by us.

7. Data Security

Purpose: To inform users of measures taken to protect their data.

The Firm implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encryption, access controls, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

Despite these measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

Purpose: To clarify how long personal data is kept.

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, tax, or accounting obligations. When no longer required, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

Purpose: To inform users of their privacy rights under applicable law.

You have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal data we hold.

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Request deletion or restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

• Object to the processing of your personal data.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

• Lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the contact details provided below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Purpose: To prohibit unauthorized data collection from minors.

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately for removal.

11. International Data Transfers

Purpose: To disclose cross-border data handling.

The Firm operates from India. If personal data is transferred or accessed outside India, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable laws to protect your data.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Purpose: To notify users about updates and maintain transparency.

We reserve the right to update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. Updated versions will be posted on this Website with the revised effective date. Continued use after updates constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

13. Contact Information

Purpose: To provide a direct channel for privacy inquiries.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

14. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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