Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Aequitas Legis Associates ("we", "us", or "our") is a law firm registered and practicing in India. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information when you visit aequitaslegis.in or contact us through any channel.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, phone number, and email address submitted through our contact form or WhatsApp
• Details of your legal matter that you choose to share with us
• Correspondence records (emails, messages, call notes)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or search query that brought you here
• Device type and operating system

We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as financial account details, biometric data, or health information) through this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your legal enquiries and schedule consultations
• Provide legal services where an engagement is established
• Improve the content and functionality of our website
• Comply with our legal and professional obligations under Indian law
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our systems

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing, nor do we sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Attorney-Client Privilege & Confidentiality

All communications between you and our advocates in the context of a legal engagement are protected by attorney-client privilege and professional confidentiality obligations under the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules. Information shared in the course of a legal engagement will not be disclosed to any third party without your express consent, except where required by law or court order.

Please note that submitting an enquiry through this website does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. A formal engagement letter is required for that purpose.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements: Where disclosure is required by a court order, statute, or regulatory authority
• Professional referrals: With your consent, to co-counsel or specialist advocates where your matter requires it

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, professional, or reporting requirements. Enquiry data from non-clients is typically retained for up to 12 months. Client matter files are retained in accordance with applicable professional rules and limitation periods under Indian law.

8. Your Rights Under the DPDP Act, 2023

Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the DPDP Rules, 2025, you have the following rights as a Data Principal:

• Right to access: Request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and how it has been processed
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal retention obligations
• Right to grievance redressal: Lodge a complaint with our Grievance Officer (details below)
• Right to nominate: Nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Grievance Officer at [email protected]. We will respond within the timeframe prescribed under applicable law.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encrypted communications (HTTPS), access controls, and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as court portals, government databases, or legal resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.