1. Scope and who this policy applies to
This policy applies to visitors to our website, recipients of our newsletters or insights, individuals who submit consultation or contact forms, prospective and current clients, and other persons whose personal data we process in connection with our legal practice and business operations.
It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site. Those sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them before providing personal information.
2. Data controller
For the purposes of this policy, the data controller is A&N Legal Solutions, with offices at F-1, First Floor, South Extension Part II, New Delhi 110049, and Plot No. 2132/4299A, Nageswar Tangi, Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha 751002.
Privacy-related enquiries may be directed to info@anlegalsolutions.com or by post to either office address above.
3. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data, depending on how you interact with us:
- Identity and contact data: name, job title, company, email address, telephone number, and postal address.
- Matter and enquiry data: information you provide in consultation forms, emails, or meetings about your legal issue, including documents you choose to share.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, referral source, and approximate location derived from IP.
- Communication data: records of correspondence, meeting notes where appropriate, and marketing preferences.
- Cookie and analytics data: as described in Section 9 below.
4. How we obtain information
We collect personal data directly from you when you complete forms, email us, call our offices, attend events, or engage us for legal services. We may also receive information from professional referrers, counterparties, courts, regulators, or public sources where relevant to a mandate and permitted by law.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent. Our website and services are not directed at minors.
5. How we use your information
We use personal data for legitimate business and professional purposes, including:
- Responding to enquiries and scheduling consultations.
- Providing legal advice, representation, and related professional services.
- Complying with statutory, regulatory, and Bar Council of India obligations, including conflict checks, know-your-client procedures, and record-keeping.
- Managing our relationship with you, including billing and account administration.
- Sending insights, regulatory updates, or event invitations where you have opted in or where permitted as legitimate interest.
- Improving website security, performance, and user experience.
- Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.
6. Legal bases for processing
Where the DPDP Act or other applicable law requires a lawful basis, we rely on one or more of the following: your consent; performance of a contract or steps prior to entering a contract; compliance with a legal obligation; and legitimate interests of the Firm or a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
For marketing communications, we will obtain consent where required and always provide a clear means to opt out.
7. Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with IT hosting, email delivery, analytics, document management, or professional support, subject to confidentiality obligations.
We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Firm, our clients, or others. In the context of legal mandates, disclosure may also occur to co-counsel, experts, opposing parties, or tribunals as appropriate and subject to professional duties.
8. Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or Bar Council retention requirements. Client files and related personal data are typically retained in accordance with applicable professional conduct rules and limitation periods relevant to the matter.
Website enquiry data not leading to an engagement may be deleted or anonymised after a reasonable period unless we have a continuing legitimate reason to retain it.
9. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website uses essential cookies required for security and basic functionality, and may use analytics cookies to understand aggregate usage patterns. You can manage non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For more detail on specific cookies used, contact us at info@anlegalsolutions.com.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include access controls, secure communication where practicable, and staff training on confidentiality.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, including the DPDP Act once fully in force for your circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct, update, erase, restrict processing of, or withdraw consent regarding your personal data, and to lodge a complaint with the relevant authority.
To exercise these rights, contact info@anlegalsolutions.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding. Certain requests may be limited where we must retain data for legal or professional reasons.
12. Cross-border transfers
Our primary systems and offices are in India. If we transfer personal data outside India—for example, to cloud providers or international counsel—we will do so in compliance with applicable law and with appropriate safeguards where required.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the latest revision. Material changes will be posted on this website. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes notice of the updated policy, subject to any additional consent requirements imposed by law.
