At Aditya & Co. Advocates (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website [www.adityaandco.com] (the “Website”) or engage with our legal services. By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

  • Personal Information: When you contact us via the Website, we collect your full name, email address, phone number, and the message you provide detailing why you are contacting us. This information is collected through the “Get in Touch” form or other contact methods.
  • Usage Data: We may collect non-identifiable information about your interaction with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through third-party analytics tools (see Section 4).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide legal consultation or services based on the message you provide.
  • To communicate with you regarding your legal matters, appointments, or updates about our services.
  • To improve our Website’s functionality and user experience through analytics.
  • To comply with legal obligations under Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide your information through our contact form, you consent to us using it to respond to your inquiry.
  • Contractual Necessity: When you engage our legal services, we process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations.
  • Legal Obligation: We may process your data to comply with applicable laws or court orders.
  • Legitimate Interest: We may use your data for Website improvement through analytics, where it aligns with our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following circumstances:

  • With our legal team and staff to provide you with the requested services.
  • With third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website or delivering services, including:
    • Google Analytics: To track and analyze Website usage and user behavior.
    • Google Search Console: To monitor Website performance and search visibility.
    • Google Tag Manager: To manage tracking codes and analytics tags.
    • Bing Webmaster Tools: To optimize Website performance on Bing search. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data processing agreements to protect your information.
  • If required by law, such as in response to a court order, legal process, or government request.
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our clients or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for a period of 6 months from the date of collection, unless you engage our legal services, in which case data may be retained for the duration of your case and for an additional 6 months thereafter to comply with legal obligations. After this period, your data will be deleted or anonymized unless required by law to retain it longer. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at adityaandcoadvocates@gmail.com.

7. Your Rights

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data processing at any time.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at adityaandcoadvocates@gmail.com or +91 8105812404.

8. International Data Transfers

While we primarily serve clients in India and do not specifically target users from regions like the EU or California, individuals from these regions may contact us. If your data is transferred to India, we ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including implementing safeguards where necessary.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies on our Website. However, we rely on third-party tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, and Bing Webmaster Tools to collect usage data. You can disable tracking by adjusting your browser settings or opting out of Google Analytics tracking [insert opt-out link if available].

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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

Aditya & Co. Advocates
Email: adityaandcoadvocates@gmail.com
Phone: +91 8105812404
Address: 135/3, “Vijaya Arcade” 1st Floor, Lalbagh Main Road, Bengaluru-560027, India