Privacy Policy - Pratham Bali

Effective Date: March 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Pratham Bali, Advocate ("We", "Us", or "Our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information that You ("User") provide while accessing or using this website ("Platform"). This Policy is published in compliance with Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the applicable rules framed thereunder. By visiting or using this Platform, You agree to the terms of this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, telephone or mobile number, and any other details You voluntarily provide via enquiry forms, contact forms, or email.

Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and navigation patterns to improve Platform functionality and user experience.

Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You may disable cookies through Your browser settings, but this may limit certain features of the Platform.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

Respond to Your queries, requests, or enquiries.
Provide information about our professional services, legal updates, or events, if You have opted-in.
Improve the design, content, and usability of the Platform.
Comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations applicable to Advocate-client-relationship-like disclosures (where relevant and lawful).

3. Consent and Lawful Basis

Collection of Personal Information is based on Your voluntary consent or on other lawful grounds such as compliance with legal or professional obligations.

If You provide information of any third party, You represent and warrant that You have obtained appropriate consent from that person and that You have the right to share that information with Us.

You may withdraw Your consent or request deletion of Your Personal Information at any time, subject to any legal or professional restrictions.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent Your Personal Information. However, We may share it with:

Service providers (e.g., website hosts, IT support, communication platforms) who assist in operating or maintaining the Platform, subject to confidentiality obligations.
Regulatory or legal authorities, if required by law, court order, or professional obligation.
Any third party, only to the extent necessary for fulfilling the purpose for which the information was collected, and in accordance with applicable law.

5. Data Security

We adopt reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Your information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. These include:

Secure hosting and controlled access to personal data.
Restricting access to information to personnel who need it for legitimate purposes.
Following generally accepted security practices commensurate with the nature of the data collected.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security of Your data.

6. Your Rights and Changes

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of Your Personal Information and withdraw Your consent to marketing or informational communications.

Requests may be made by emailing: pratham.bali22@gmail.com

We will respond within a reasonable time, subject to any legal or professional obligations to retain the information. If deletion or withdrawal of consent prevents us from complying with such obligations, We may restrict or discontinue Your access to certain services or features of the Platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected and comply with legal, professional, or regulatory requirements.

Once retention is no longer required, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. Please review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted will be deemed as acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Grievance Officer

In accordance with applicable Indian law, the Grievance Officer for data-protection-related complaints is:

Name: Pratham Bali
Email: pratham.bali22@gmail.com
Location: Chandigarh

You may contact the Grievance Officer to raise any concerns regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of Your information.