Usha Vats & Associates respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Information Technology Act, 2000

• IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (where applicable)

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

A. Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• City / Location

• Information submitted via contact forms

B. Sensitive Personal Data (only if voluntarily provided)

• Financial information

• Case-related personal details

• Identity documents

We collect only such information as is necessary for legitimate legal purposes.

3. How We Collect Information

• Contact forms

• Email communications

• Phone calls

• Website analytics (cookies, IP address, browser data)

4. Purpose of Processing

Your data may be used for:

• Responding to inquiries

• Legal consultation and representation

• Conflict checks

• Client onboarding

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Website improvement and analytics

We process data only for lawful purposes and legitimate interests.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Where GDPR applies, processing is based on:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Legal obligation

• Legitimate interest

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT sell personal data.

We may share information only with:

• Courts and tribunals (if required)

• Government authorities (as per law)

• Professional advisors

• IT service providers bound by confidentiality

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

• For as long as necessary to fulfill legal purposes

• As required by professional and statutory obligations

• As per Bar Council and legal record retention rules

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices including:

• Secure servers

• Restricted access

• Password protection

• Encryption where applicable

However, no online transmission is completely secure.

9. Your Rights (Under Indian DPDP Act & GDPR)

You may have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Withdraw consent

• Restrict processing

• Data portability (GDPR)

• File grievance or complaint

To exercise rights, contact: __________ (email)

10. Cookies Policy

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve user experience

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance performance

You may disable cookies via browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under 18 years. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.

12. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in India.

Where GDPR applies, appropriate safeguards are implemented.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Grievance Officer (As Required Under IT Rules)

Name: __________
Email: __________
Phone: __________

Any grievance shall be addressed within prescribed statutory timelines.

15. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with updated revision date.

16. Contact Us

Usha Vats & Associates
Email: info@ushavatsassociates.in
Phone: +91 9891045644 / 92119320239
Address: Chamber No. 837, Dwarka Court, Sector-10, New Delhi