Privacy Policy – Prashastha Legal

1. Introduction

Prashastha Legal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (the “Site”) and users of our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit https://prashasthalegal.com or otherwise interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address when you:
    • Fill out any contact or consultation request form
    • Subscribe to newsletters or alerts
  • Case Details & Documents: Any legal case information, documents, or notes you share with us for legal advice or representation.

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, date/time stamps, scroll depth, click events.
  • Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for analytics and to personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information to:

  1. Provide & Improve Services
    • Respond to inquiries and manage consultations
    • Deliver legal advice, case updates, and documents
    • Analyze Site performance and enhance user experience
  2. Communication
    • Send confirmations, newsletters, marketing materials (with your consent), and legal updates
    • Respond to your requests, questions, or feedback
  3. Compliance & Legal Obligations
    • Maintain records to comply with professional conduct rules, Bar Council guidelines, and applicable laws
  4. Security & Fraud Prevention
    • Detect and prevent unauthorized access, malicious activity, or other security threats

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., form submissions).
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising & Social Media Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads when you visit other sites; may include third-party ad networks.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie-consent banner.

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

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

  • Service Providers & Subprocessors: IT hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processors only to the extent necessary to perform their services.
  • Legal & Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or professional regulations (e.g., court orders, Bar Council investigations).
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer, subject to standard confidentiality protections.

6. Data Retention

  • We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
  • Upon request, you may ask us to delete or anonymize your data, subject to any legal or regulatory retention requirements.

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Secure HTTPS encryption for data in transit
  • Access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits
  • Staff training on privacy and confidentiality

However, no system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may:

  • Access or Correct: Review and update your personal information.
  • Delete: Request deletion of your data (with exceptions for legal or compliance needs).
  • Object to Processing: Opt out of marketing communications or certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw Consent: If you have provided consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for users aged eighteen (18) and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information about a minor, please contact us to have it removed.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries where our service providers operate. We will take appropriate safeguards to ensure the security of your data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to: Prashastha Legal
Email: info@prashasthalegal.com
Phone: +91 9663108105
Address: 7th Floor, MITTAL TOWERS, 704-B Wing, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Yellappa Garden, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Sivanchetti Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042