Privacy Policy

Last updated on: 12 February 2025

This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is published in compliance with inter alia:

1. Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”);
2. Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”); and
3. Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

TRUST LAW ADVOCATES AND SOLICITORS (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the Personal Data that you share with us. This privacy policy explains how We collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store your Personal Data when you interact with Our services, including Our Website and other communication channels.

This Privacy Policy applies to all individuals or entities (“You”, “Your”) who access Our website www.trustlaw.in (“Website”) or provide Us with Personal Data through other means. This privacy policy should be at all times read along with the terms and conditions of use of the Website. By accessing and using this Website, You accept and agree to be bound by and comply with (i) this Privacy Policy, (ii) the Disclaimer and, (iii) the Terms of Use

POLICY APPLICABILITY

Any individual or organization that uses the Website or provides Us with any information relating to an identifiable or identified natural person (“Personal Data”) is subject to this privacy policy. With Your permission, We gather Personal Data. For example, We gather Your information when You fill out the forms on the Website and share Your data. Your name, phone number, email address, and any other information You want to share may be among the basic data We gather.

Furthermore, since You lack the legal capacity to enter into a contract with us, if You are younger than 18 (eighteen), please do not submit Us Your Personal Data, including Your name, address, and email address. Please ask Your parent or guardian to ask a question on Your behalf if You are younger than eighteen and have a question about the Website.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1. We collect Personal Data that is essential for Our operations and the legal services We provide. The types of Personal Data We may collect include:
2. Personal Identifiable Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number, address), date of birth, gender, and identification numbers (e.g., PAN, Aadhaar, passport, etc.).
3. Professional Information: Qualifications, employment details, career history, financial information (bank details, salaries, retainership fees), and any other relevant data necessary for the provision of legal services.
4. Health and Medical Information: Information related to physical, physiological, or mental health, if required in specific circumstances
5. Website Usage Data: Automatically collected data such as IP addresses, device IDs, browser types, pages visited, and duration of visits.
6. Sensitive Personal Data: Data such as passwords, financial details (bank account, payment instrument details), biometric data, and any other sensitive information required for contractual or legal obligations.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

1. We use the collected information for various purposes including:
2. To offer legal advice, manage cases, and facilitate the legal process.
3. To manage relationships with clients, employees, and vendors.
4. To fulfill Our obligations under the law, including tax reporting, audits, and compliance with legal orders.
5. To communicate with You about Our services, updates, newsletters, and events.
6. To enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and improve Our Website functionality.
7. To send You newsletters, offers, and other promotional material, with Your prior consent.
8. In addition to the particular goals listed above, We might additionally treat Your Personal Data if it’s required to comply with a legal requirement that applies to Our firm to safeguard Your interests.
9. Notwithstanding anything included in this Privacy Policy or elsewhere, We shall not be held responsible for any loss, destruction or abuse of the User Information.

You hereby grant Us permission to use Your Personal Data in line with this privacy policy by voluntarily giving it to us.

3. SHARING AND DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION

We may disclose Your Personal Data to:

1. Within Us: Access to Your Personal Data is restricted to authorized personnel who require the information to provide services or fulfill contractual obligations.
2. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party vendors or service providers for administrative, IT, and business support services, who will only process Your data as per Our instructions and data protection standards.
3. Legal Compliance: We may disclose Your data if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect Our legal rights.

4. YOUR RIGHTS

Under Indian laws, You have the following rights regarding Your Personal Data:

1. You may request access to Your Personal Data and ask Us to correct any inaccuracies.
2. You may request the deletion of Your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
3. You may opt out of receiving promotional materials or marketing communications at any time.
4. You may request that We restrict the processing of Your data under specific circumstances.
5. Requests can be made by contacting Us via email at contact@trustlaw.in

5. DISCLOSURES TO THIRD PARTIES

1. Unless We give You advance notice and have Your explicit approval, We do not sell, trade, publish, or otherwise transmit Your Personal Data to third parties.
2. Our trusted service providers, such as Our hosting partners, who help Us run the Website, run Our business, and serve Our clients, are not included in this, provided that they promise to keep this information private and refrain from using it for their own purposes. By signing this, You agree that We may share Your Personal Data with Our reliable service providers.
3. In order to protect Our rights, property, or safety, to enforce Our rules, to comply with the law, to investigate fraud, or to comply with a government request, We may also release some restricted information.

6. DATA SECURITY

We take reasonable measures to protect Your Personal Data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. We implement industry-standard security practices and procedures to safeguard the information We collect.

7. RETENTION OF DATA

We retain Your Personal Data or data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

8. COOKIES

We may use cookies to enhance Your experience on Our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on Your device that help Us improve site functionality and provide a personalized experience. You may control cookie settings through Your browser preferences.

9. AMENDMENTS TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on Our Website with an updated date. We encourage You to review this policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.

If You have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if You wish to exercise any of Your rights mentioned above, please contact Us at: contact@trustlaw.in

By continuing to use Our services or Website, You acknowledge that You have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of Your Personal Data as described herein.