Privacy Policy
1. Information We May Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may receive information such as your name, organisation, designation, email address, telephone number, postal address, details of your enquiry, and information voluntarily included in documents or messages submitted to us. We may also receive limited technical information such as IP address, browser/device information, pages visited, approximate location, access times and website usage information through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information to respond to enquiries and requests; communicate regarding our legal and IP services; assess or manage prospective or existing professional engagements; provide, administer and improve the website; maintain records; protect the security and integrity of our systems; comply with legal, regulatory, professional and record-keeping obligations; prevent misuse, fraud or security incidents; and send professional updates or communications where permitted and appropriate. We do not use information for purposes materially inconsistent with the purpose for which it was provided without a lawful basis or appropriate notice.
3. Legal and Professional Context
Information provided to the Firm through the website may become relevant to a prospective legal engagement. However, submitting an enquiry, email, form, document or other information through the website does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship, establish a retainer, or constitute acceptance of instructions.
Notice on Confidentiality: Confidentiality and privilege may depend on the circumstances and applicable law; therefore, sensitive or confidential material should not be sent through a general website form unless the Firm has specifically requested it or an engagement/secure communication channel has been established.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality, security, analytics, performance and, where applicable, preferences. You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. If third-party analytics, embedded content or other technologies are used, their processing may also be subject to the relevant third party’s privacy terms.
5. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not ordinarily sell personal information. Information may be shared, where necessary and lawful, with service providers supporting website hosting, email, IT, security, analytics or administration; professional advisers or consultants assisting the Firm; courts, tribunals, government authorities, registries or other persons where disclosure is required or permitted by law; or other persons with your consent or at your direction. We seek to use reasonable safeguards when engaging service providers that handle information on our behalf.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including professional, contractual, legal, regulatory, accounting, dispute-resolution and record-keeping requirements. We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Subject to applicable law and the provisions in force from time to time, you may have rights concerning access to, correction or updating of personal information, withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent, and grievance or complaint redressal. Requests may be made using the contact details below. We may need to verify identity and may be unable to comply where a legal, professional or other lawful exception applies.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including official registries, professional organisations, social-media platforms or service providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security or availability of third-party websites. You should review their respective policies before providing information.
9. Children
Our website is intended primarily for businesses, professionals and persons seeking legal or IP-related information and services. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through the website. If you believe information relating to a child has been submitted to us, please contact us so that we can assess the appropriate action.
10. Updates to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technology or applicable law. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after an update may be subject to the revised Policy.
11. Contact / Grievance
For privacy-related questions, requests or grievances, please contact Sai & Mehta, Advocates & IP Attorneys through the contact details published on our website. The Firm may designate or update a person responsible for handling privacy or grievance requests as required by applicable law.