Privacy Policy

Advocate Sharma & Associates ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Send us an email or call our office
• Schedule a consultation
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Engage our legal services

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Case details or legal concerns

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide legal services
• To schedule appointments and consultations
• To send you updates about your case (if engaged)
• To send newsletters or legal updates (with your consent)
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and interests

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of legal services
• Legal Obligation: When required by applicable laws
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your consent: When you have given explicit permission
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist in website operations (subject to confidentiality)
• Professional obligations: With courts, opposing counsel, or other parties as required for your legal matter

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. 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 only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For client matters, we retain records in accordance with applicable bar association rules and regulations.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

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

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

13. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below: