Nyayikta Lex Legal Services (hereinafter referred to as “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our website visitors, prospective clients, and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit our website, https://nyayiktalegal.com/, or otherwise interact with us online. By accessing or using our website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms herein, please do not use our website.
1. Introduction and Our Commitment to Privacy
Nyayikta Lex Legal Services understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection, particularly in the legal profession. We are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal data in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India, and other applicable data protection laws.
2. We collect various types of information from and about users of our website, including:
2.1. Information You Provide Directly to Us:
This includes personal data you provide when you:
* Fill out forms on our website (e.g., “Contact Us” forms, consultation request forms).
* Subscribe to our newsletters or alerts.
* Communicate with us via email or other direct channels displayed on our website.
* Provide feedback or inquiries.
The types of personal information you may provide include, but are not limited to:
* Direct Identifiers: Your name, email address, phone number, postal address.
* Professional Information: Your job title, company name, industry.
* Enquiry Details: Information you choose to provide about your legal matter or inquiry. Please note: We strongly advise against sending highly sensitive personal or legal case details via unsecured website contact forms. We will provide secure communication channels once a preliminary contact is established.
2.2. Information We Collect Automatically (Technical Data):
As you navigate through and interact with our website, we may use automatic data collection technologies to gather certain information about your equipment, Browse actions, and patterns, including:
* IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address.
* Device Information: Your device type, operating system, and browser type.
* Usage Data: Details of your visits to our website, including traffic data, location data, logs, and other communication data, and the resources that you access and use on the website.
* Browse Patterns: Information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, clicks, and referral sources.
3. Purpose of Data Collection and Use (Legal Basis for Processing):
We collect and use your personal information for the following specific and legitimate purposes:
* To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, comments, and requests for information or consultations.
* To Provide Legal Services: Once an attorney-client relationship is formally established, we will use the information provided to deliver legal advice and representation, fulfill our contractual obligations, and manage your legal case. This processing is based on the necessity for the performance of a contract and/or legal obligation.
* To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze website usage, personalize your experience, and enhance the content and functionality of our website. This is based on our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business.
* To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, updates, or other information about our services, legal developments, or events, provided you have given your explicit consent (where required) or where we have a legitimate interest to do so.
* For Internal Business Operations: For administrative purposes, record-keeping, and general business management.
* To Comply with Legal and Ethical Obligations: To meet our legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations as a law firm, including compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws, professional conduct rules, and court orders.
* To Protect Our Rights and Interests: To prevent fraud, protect the security of our website and systems, and to establish, exercise, or defend our legal rights.
Legal Basis for Processing (for GDPR compliance):
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share or disclose your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
* Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, IT support, email delivery, and other business operations. These service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.
* Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
* Professional Advisers: We may share your information with our professional advisers, such as auditors, accountants, and other legal counsel, as necessary for the operation of our business and compliance with professional standards.
* Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of that transaction.
* With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
5. Data Security:
Nyayikta Lex Legal Services implements robust technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
* Using secure servers and encryption technologies (SSL/TLS) for data transmission.
* Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
* Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis.
* Regularly reviewing our security procedures and updating them as necessary.
* Conducting employee training on data privacy and security.
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention:
We retain your personal information only for 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. For legal services, client data is retained in accordance with professional obligations and statutory requirements. When your personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Children’s Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18 years. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected or received personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Links to Other Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. Nyayikta Lex Legal Services is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us & Grievance Redressal:
If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Postal Address:
Corporate Office: WZ-8/3, Vishnu Park, New Delhi – 110018
Phone: +91-9958141702, +91-9873346170
We will endeavor to respond to your inquiries promptly and resolve any concerns you may have.
