Privacy Policy

1. Scope

1.1

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and former users accessing or using our website or otherwise engaging with us through email, online forms, or other digital means.

1.2

The collection and processing of information in the course of our delivery of legal services, or other contractual or commercial engagements, will be governed by the specific terms applicable to such engagement, in addition to this Privacy Policy where relevant.

2. Information Collected

2.1

We may collect information you provide directly, including your name, email address, mobile number, company or organisation, designation, address, enquiry details, and any other information you choose to submit.

2.2

We may also collect technical and usage data such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, access times, website usage patterns, and cookie-related information.

2.3

Where you submit information relating to another individual, you confirm that you have the authority and consent to do so.

3. Use of Information

3.1

We use information to respond to enquiries, manage communications, maintain our website, improve user experience, analyse usage, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights and systems.

3.2

We may also use information to send legal updates, event invitations, newsletters, or other communications that may be relevant to you, subject to your opt-out rights.

3.3

We may process information based on consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or other lawful grounds as applicable.

4. Disclosure of Information

4.1

We may disclose information to our employees, partners, consultants, service providers, professional advisers, insurers, and other persons acting on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and lawful processing obligations.

4.2

We may disclose information where required by law, court order, governmental request, or where necessary to protect our rights, users, or the public.

4.3

Information may be transferred outside India where necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and subject to appropriate safeguards.

5. Cookies and Tracking

5.1

We may use first-party functional cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, maintain sessions, and improve performance.

5.2

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly if you do so.

6. Retention

6.1

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with applicable law, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements.

6.2

Information may be deleted, destroyed, or anonymised when retention is no longer necessary, subject to legal requirements.

7. Security

7.1

We maintain reasonable physical, technical, and organisational safeguards to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

7.2

No method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

8.1

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, updating, or deletion of your personal information, and you may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

8.2

You may also request to opt out of communications by using the unsubscribe mechanism provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.

9. Third-Party Links

9.1

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, which are governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

9.2

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Grievance Officer

Name: Dechamma M C
Faros Legal
3rd Floor, Cocktail Workspaces
#652, 22nd Cross, 23rd Main Road
Sector 2, HSR Layout
Bangalore - 560102
dechamma@faroslegal.com