Privacy Policy

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HOW WE TREAT YOUR DATA

We (www.kvassociateslaw.com) know that you care about how your personal information is used and shared and we appreciate your trust in us. We take privacy very seriously and that is the reason we ensure the highest standards for information security and user data privacy. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our contacts, customers, partners, associates and employees and complying with the applicable data privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with inter alia:

Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”);

Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”); and

Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011.

The Website is owned and managed by KV Associates (“We” or “Us” or “Our”), a full-service law firm engaged in providing legal services (“Services”) with our offices at No. 164/F, 3rd Cross, 5th Main, JP Nagar Phase 3, Bangalore 560078, Karnataka, India. 

This Privacy Policy applies to all current and former users accessing or using Our Website, or otherwise engaging with us through email or other means (collectively, “You” or “Your”). This Privacy Policy deals with information we collect in relation to our Website and describes:

What information We collect;

How We collect and use that information;

How You can provide information selectively, and how You can access and update this  information; and

How We process, share and protect Your information.

This statement describes the Privacy Policy of KV Associates. By visiting www.kvassociateslaw.com you accept and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

This privacy policy applies to any person or entity that accesses the Website or has shared any information or data concerning an identified or identifiable natural person (“Personal Data”) with KV Associates. You hereby agree not to provide the Personal Data of any other person or any third party.

Please read the following statement to learn about our information collection, dealing, sharing and storing practices.

Please note that our Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time without notice. To make sure you are aware of any changes, please review this policy periodically.

By visiting this Website you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree please do not use or access the Website. You also agree and consent to us collecting, storing, processing, transferring and sharing information (including sensitive personal information) related to you with third parties or service providers for the purposes as set out in this Privacy Statement. This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to the Terms of Use.

We may be required to share the aforesaid information with government authorities and agencies for the purposes of verification of identity or for prevention, detection or investigation, including of cyber incidents, prosecution and punishment of offences. You agree and consent for www.kvassociateslaw.com to disclose your information, if so required, under applicable law.

Personal data includes any data or information that relates to a natural person, which either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information, is capable of identifying such person; and includes name, address, phone number, date of birth, gender, email address, organisation name, etc.

This privacy policy governs the access, collection, usage, handling, storage and disclosure of such Personal Data during the course of Your use of this Website. It also describes the choices available to You regarding Our use of Your Personal Data and how You can access and update Your Personal Data.

By accessing or using Our Website or by otherwise giving Us Your information, You confirm that You have the capacity to enter into a legally binding contract and have read, understood and agreed to the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy. You hereby consent to Our collection, use, sharing, and disclosure of Your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

We may modify, add or delete from, this Privacy Policy from time to time, and Your continued access to, or use of the Website, will be deemed to be an acceptance of the said changes. If You do not agree with this Privacy Policy at any time, in part or as a whole, do not access/use the Website, or provide Us with any of Your Information.

If You are accessing or using the Website from any location outside India, You do so at Your own risk, and will be solely liable for compliance with any local laws, as may be applicable.

How we collect personal information? We collect personal information by various means including when you contact us with a question or inquiry; when you subscribe to our legal updates service; when you enter information through the online form published on Our Website; when You accept the Terms of Use of the Website; or when You otherwise enter information on the Website before or during its use.

User Information. In order to access Our Website, You may be required to provide Us with information in the nature of Your name, email address, mobile number, the company/ organisation You work for, title, designation, physical addresses (collectively, “User Information”). Where You provide Us with User Information of third parties, We understand that You have obtained consent of such third parties, and have sufficient rights, approvals and licenses to provide such information to Us. 

The IT Act and the SPDI Rules regulate the collection, usage, retention and disclosure of personal information, which is defined under the SPDI Rules as any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available to a body corporate, is capable of identifying such person (“Personal Information”).

The SPDI Rules further define “Sensitive Personal Data or Information” (“SPDI”) of a person as Personal Information about that person relating to:

• passwords;

• financial information such as details of bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards or other payment instruments;

• physical, physiological and mental health condition;

• sexual orientation;

• medical records and history;

• biometric information;

• any detail relating to the above categories, as specified in this paragraph, as provided to the body corporate for providing services; and

• any of the information received under the above categories, as specified in this paragraph, by a body corporate for processing, stored or processed under lawful contract or otherwise.

Some of the Information collected by Us may qualify as Personal Information.

We understand that the Personal Information provided by You to Us is voluntary. Collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information requires Your express consent, unless there are other legal grounds available to us to collect such information as further specified in this Privacy Policy. By using or accessing the Website or otherwise providing Us with Your Personal Information, where applicable, You are providing Us with Your consent to Our use, collection, retention, transfer and disclosure of the Personal Information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you would like us to delete any Personal Data or information provided by You, You may write to us at info@kvassociateslaw.com. You may also choose not to provide Us with such Personal Data or withdraw Your consent at any time. In the event that You do so, We may be unable to allow You to access the Website for the provision of which your information is being collected or processed. We process the Personal Data as provided by You with Your consent, for the proper administration and management of the Website.

In the event of a change in the law applicable to data protection in India, You hereby expressly consent to Our continued use, storage, collection and disclosure of Your Information including Personal Information to the fullest extent permitted under such applicable law. We may reach out to You for obtaining additional consents and approvals as required under the amended law and You will be required to comply with such requests. Should You choose to not provide Us with such additional consents and approvals, We may have to discontinue your access to the Website.

The purpose for which we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information and Use of Information. We collect, hold, and use personal information in order to operate and improve the Website for an enhanced user experience and to improve Our business as a whole; to analyse data, track trends, build algorithms, create databases for rating systems, recommendations engines, etc.; research; for other reasons like frequency capping, compliance, information reporting or delivery, etc.; to conduct audits and quality assessment procedures; and to analyse the use of Our resources and troubleshooting problems in relation to Our Website.

Additionally, We also use Your Information, including Personal Information, for the following purpose which include Our internal operational purpose such as record keeping, etc.; for providing You with regulatory updates which We believe are important for You; to invite You for seminars, webinars and workshops conducted by Us which We believe may be of interest to You; to comply with applicable law; to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, or as otherwise required by law; to respond to any queries that You may have, and to communicate with You, including notifications of any alerts, any updates to the Website; and to contact You from time to time to record Your valuable feedback on Our Website. We may also collect certain other data, such as device ID, device model, IP address, browser type, operating system, page views, website navigation, timing and frequency of use etc. (Collectively, the “Purpose”). We use this information for analytics and research, in order to improve Our Website and to ensure security of the Website.

Further, We may use social media platform such as LinkedIn etc. If You connect with Us through any of these services, then such engagement will be subject to the terms of service and privacy policy of the relevant social media platform and You should review the same before connecting with Us on such social media platform.

Our processing of Your Personal Information in the context of Your visit to, and use of Our Website are based on Our legitimate reason to operate an internet website for general information and communication purposes.

Disclosure of the Information. Subject to Our confidentiality obligations, We may disclose or share some of Your personal information with third parties who are acting as our counter parties, consultants and advisors in relation to the Website; who are authorised by Us to perform certain functions in relation to the Website including Our third party service providers, consultants and professional advisors. We may transfer Information including Personal Information to third parties, including persons outside India, in furtherance of the above; and We may disclose Your Information, including Personal Information, if legally required to do so, pursuant to an order from a governmental entity or in good faith. We may disclose the Information to conform to legal requirements or comply with legal process; prevent a crime or protect national security; or protect the personal safety of users or the public. We may also disclose your information if required by law to do so or in circumstances permitted by applicable law, where We have reasonable grounds to suspect that unlawful activity, or misconduct of a serious nature, that relates to Our functions or activities has been is being or may be engaged in, in response to a subpoena, discovery request or a court order.

Third Party Links. The Website may contain links to third party websites and services (“Third Party Services”). We have no control over such Third Party Services, which are provided by persons or companies other than Us. We are not responsible for any collection or disclosure of Your information by such companies or persons thereof. We are not liable for any loss or damage which may be incurred by You as a result of the collection and/or disclosure of Your information via Third Party Services. We shall not be liable for any disputes arising from or in connection with such transactions between You and the aforementioned third parties. Such third party websites, and external applications or resources, accessible via Our Website may have their own privacy policies governing the collection, storage, transfer, retention and/or disclosure of Your information that You may be subject to. We recommend that You exercise reasonable diligence, and practice judgment before committing to any transaction or exchange of information, including but not limited to reviewing the third party website or application’s privacy policy.

Changes to Your Information. You may review, correct, update, or change Your Personal Information on the Website by emailing Us at info@kvassociateslaw.com. You may also request Us to delete Your Personal Information, and We will comply with such requests within a reasonable time, unless We are required to keep certain information for legal purposes.

Should You choose to delete Your Personal Information, or modify it in a way that leads to such Personal Information being incorrect, We will be unable to provide You with access to Our Website, and such a deletion or modification may be regarded as the user seeking to discontinue access to Our Website. We reserve the right to verify and authenticate Your identity and Your Personal Information in order to ensure security of the use of the Website. Access to, or correction, updating or deletion of Your Personal Information may be denied or limited by Us if it would violate another person’s rights and/or is not otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Security of Your Information. We endeavour to take reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification and disclosure. Some of the security measures followed by Us include review and updating of Our information collection, storage and processing practices, including physical security measures, to guard against unauthorized access to systems; and We restrict access to Personal Information, to Our employees, agents and service providers who have a need to know such information in order to process it for Us, and who are subject to strict contractual confidentiality obligations.

We shall not be responsible for any breach of security or for any actions of any third parties or events that are beyond Our reasonable control including but not limited to acts of government, computer hacking, unauthorised access to computer data and storage device, computer crashes, breach of security and encryption, etc.

Retention of Information. Your Personal Data shall not be retained for longer than is necessary for the Purpose for which We collect or process it, unless otherwise required for the purpose of fulfilling any legal obligation. You also have a right to request us to update, amend, correct, complete, or delete your Personal Data retained by us through email. We may retain your Personal Data where necessary for compliance with a legal requirement applicable to KV Associates, or in order to protect Your interests. If You wish that We no longer use Your Personal Information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy, contact Us at info@kvassociateslaw.com.

Disclaimer. We cannot ensure that all of Your Information including Personal Information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. Therefore, although We are committed to protecting Your privacy, We do not guarantee, that Your Information or private communications will always remain private. As a user of the Website, You assume all responsibility and risk for Your use of the Website, the internet, and the information You post or access and for Your conduct on and off the Website.

Indemnity. You agree and undertake to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Us in the event of any suit or dispute by any third party arising out of disclosure of information by You to third parties either through Our Website or otherwise, and Your use and access of websites, applications and resources of third parties. We assume no liability for any actions of third parties with regard to Your Information or Personal Information which You may have disclosed to such third parties.

Cookies. Cookies are small files transferred to the hard drive of your device that enable us to recognise your browser and capture and remember certain information. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on Your previous or current activity on the Website, which allows us to improve Our Website. We also use Cookies to help us compile aggregated and anonymised data about the traffic on the Website so that we can offer better experience and tools to you in the future. We may also use trusted third party services on our behalf to track this information. When you submit data through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms, Cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence. You are always free to decline our Cookies if your browser permits, although in that case you may not be able to use certain features on the Website.

Opt-Out Option. We provide all users with the opportunity to opt-out of receiving non-essential communications from us or on behalf of our partners and suppliers. If You wish to opt - out of receiving communications such as information regarding the Website and/or any regulatory updates provided by Us, You may do so by emailing Us at info@kvassociateslaw.com.

Grievance Officer and contact information. In accordance with the IT Act and Rules made there under, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided hereinbelow. You may also write to the Grievance Officer if you wish to report a security breach, if You have a problem that you are not able to resolve or otherwise require any other assistance in respect of the Website and this Privacy Policy. 

You may write to the Grievance Officer at the following address:

KV Associates Legal Consultants LLP, Advocates & Legal Advisors,

No. 164/F, 3rd Cross, 5th Main, JP Nagar – Phase 3,Bangalore – 560078, Karnataka, India.

Or email at: info@kvassociateslaw.com