Privacy Policy

Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy is in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Information Technology Act, 2000, and related IT Rules, including Intermediary Guidelines, 2021.

Categories of Data Collected

• Personal Data: Name, contact details, professional and business information.
• Usage Data: IP address, device type, browser, navigation patterns.
• Sensitive Data: Voluntarily provided financial or confidential information for consultations.

Purpose of Data Collection

• To deliver personalized legal services and consultation.
• To maintain compliance with Indian taxation, corporate, and statutory regulations.
• To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content only with explicit consent.

User Rights Under DPDP Act

Users have rights to:

• Access personal data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Request deletion/erasure (except where retention is legally required)
• File grievances regarding data misuse or breach

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive documents
• Secure servers and SSL-certified connections
• Regular vulnerability assessments and access audits

Data Retention & Deletion

Data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill service obligations or meet statutory requirements, e.g., Limitation Act, 1963 and Income Tax Act retention timelines.

Cookies Policy

Cookies are used to enhance user experience, analytics, and service functionality. Users can deny consent to non-essential cookies, but some features may be limited.

Children’s Data

The website is intended for users aged 18 and above. Any data inadvertently collected from minors will be immediately erased.

Grievance Redressal Officer

India Law Shield designates a Resident Grievance Officer in compliance with IT Rules, 2021.

Ethical Standards & Data Privacy Commitment

India Law Shield maintains high ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality, secure communication, and protection of sensitive information. Every interaction is governed by ethical principles, professional codes of conduct, and compliance with IT Act provisions and DPDP Act requirements, safeguarding users’ privacy and ensuring trust in all platform operations.