Privacy Policy

Introduction

Shaivy Law Office ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Please read this policy carefully.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you fill out enquiry forms.
• Enquiry Details: Information about your legal matter that you choose to share through our contact forms.
• Communication Records: Records of your correspondence with us when you contact us via email or through the website.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
• Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
• Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Enquiries: To respond to your questions, requests, and enquiries submitted through our website.
• To Provide Information: To provide you with information about our legal services that you have requested.
• To Improve Our Website: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve its content and functionality.
• To Maintain Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website and prevent fraud.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your information for a specific purpose.
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing legal services and operating our website.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to perform a contract or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations under the Advocates Act, 1961 and other applicable laws.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security .

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.

If you have submitted an enquiry through our website, we may retain your information for future reference to assist with any follow-up queries. You may request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help us understand how you use our website and to improve its functionality.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and enhance your experience.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. These rights may include:

• Access: The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when this policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

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