Effective Date: 18/02/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Andhra Legal Associates (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, andhralegalassociates.com.
By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Legal Inquiry Information: Any details you provide when requesting legal assistance.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our website, and other analytical data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Used for website performance and security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To provide legal services and respond to inquiries.
- To maintain and improve our website functionality.
- To comply with legal obligations and regulations.
- To communicate with you regarding services, updates, and relevant legal news.
- To prevent fraud and enhance website security.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you provide your personal information voluntarily.
- Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary for providing legal services.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law to process specific data.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing is required for improving services and securing data.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws. Once the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
- With legal authorities if required by law.
- With service providers who assist in website operations and legal services.
- With your consent for specific legal matters.
7. International Data Transfers
As we operate in India, your personal data will be processed within India. If transferred outside India, we ensure adequate data protection measures are in place.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@andhralegalservices.com.
9. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your personal data.
11. Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Andhra Legal Associates
- Website: andhralegalassociates.com
- Email: admin@andhralegalservices.com
- Address: Visakhapatnam, India
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.