Privacy Policy

In the ordinary course of professional practice, Advocate Allwin Dave / AdvocateALD collects, processes, stores, and uses personal information relating to its clients, prospective clients, employees, interns, associates, consultants, vendors, and other individuals who interact with the firm.

The collection of such information is necessary for the provision of legal services, compliance with professional obligations, internal administration, and the effective functioning of our operations. We acknowledge the trust placed in us and are committed to ensuring that personal information is handled responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with applicable Indian laws, rules, and regulations relating to data protection and information security.

This Privacy Policy sets out the principles governing the collection, use, storage, disclosure, retention, and protection of personal information by AdvocateALD. This Policy may be revised or updated from time to time without prior notice. Any person providing personal information or accessing this website is deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy, including any modifications made thereto.

Definition of Personal Information

For the purposes of this Policy, “Personal Information” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, whether directly or indirectly, either alone or in combination with other information available or likely to be available with AdvocateALD.

Personal Information may include, without limitation:

• Full name
• Email address
• Residential or correspondence address
• Telephone or mobile number
• Professional, educational, or employment-related details
• Documents, records, or correspondence shared in connection with legal matters
• Government-issued identification numbers or documents

AdvocateALD may also collect and process Sensitive Personal Information, as defined under applicable law, including but not limited to:

• Financial information such as bank account details or payment instructions
• Health or medical information, where relevant to a legal engagement
• Information received from third parties pursuant to contractual, legal, or professional obligation

Collection of Information

Personal Information may be collected in various ways, including:

• When you contact us through this website, email, telephone, or in person
• When you engage AdvocateALD for legal services
• When you submit applications for employment, internships, or professional association
• When information is provided by third parties in connection with legal matters

We may also collect certain non-personally identifiable information automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the website, for analytical and security purposes.

Use of Information

• To respond to inquiries and communicate with clients or prospective clients
• To provide, manage, and administer legal services and professional engagements
• To process recruitment or engagement-related applications
• For internal record-keeping and compliance purposes
• To send professional updates, newsletters, event invitations, or legal insights (“Marketing Communications”), where permitted

AdvocateALD does not use personal information for purposes unrelated to professional or legitimate business activities unless explicitly consented to by the individual concerned.

Disclosure of Personal Information

• AdvocateALD does not sell, lease, or commercially exploit personal information
• Disclosure is limited to employees, associates, partners, and professional service providers on a need-to-know basis
• Disclosure may be made to comply with law, court orders, or governmental requests
• To protect the rights, interests, or safety of AdvocateALD, its clients, or stakeholders
• With express consent of the concerned individual

All third parties receiving such information are required to maintain confidentiality and implement appropriate safeguards.

Information Security Practices and Procedures

• Controlled access to systems and records
• Use of firewalls and secure network infrastructure
• Authentication and authorization controls
• Periodic review of security protocols
• Personnel awareness and training initiatives

While we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Personal Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil legal, regulatory, professional, or operational purposes. Thereafter, data is securely deleted or anonymized where feasible.

Grievance Redressal

All communications sent to or received from AdvocateALD email domains may be monitored for compliance, security, and quality assurance purposes.

Amendments to This Policy

AdvocateALD reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of such changes.

Contact Information

Email: allwin@advocateald.com
Office Address:
Office No. 100, Royal Enclave,
Panipat Area, Laxman Marg,
Vile Parle (West),
Mumbai – 400009, Maharashtra