KALA PRIVACY POLICY
1. Introduction and Scope
1.1 This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Kala Lawyers, a chamber of law practising before the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan and courts, tribunals and fora subordinate thereto, with its office at Girah Shobha, 3-A Chopasani Road, Near Nasrani Cinema, Jodhpur, Rajasthan ("Chamber", "we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website www.thekalalawyers.com ("Website") and users of our services.
1.2 This Policy applies to all personal information collected through the Website, including any information you provide voluntarily through our Enquiry Form or other communication channels made available on the Website.
1.3 By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 We may collect the following categories of personal information:
(a) Identity Information: Your full name, title, and professional affiliation.
(b) Contact Information: Your telephone or mobile number and e-mail address.
(c) Voluntary Information: Any additional information you choose to provide through the Enquiry Form or in the course of communications with us, including but not limited to case summaries, factual narratives, or legal questions.
(d) Technical Information: When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time and date of access, and other similar traffic data.
3. How We Collect Information
3.1 We collect personal information in the following ways:
(a) Directly from you: When you voluntarily submit information via the Enquiry Form or communicate with us by e-mail or telephone.
(b) Automatically: Through the use of cookies, server logs, and similar tracking technologies when you browse the Website. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information.
4. Purpose of Collection and Use
4.1 We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
(a) To respond to enquiries submitted through the Enquiry Form.
(b) To communicate with you in relation to your enquiry or potential engagement of our legal services.
(c) To administer and maintain the Website, including monitoring usage statistics and diagnosing technical issues.
(d) To comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including conflict-of-interest checks required under the Bar Council of India Rules.
(e) To improve the quality and accessibility of the information presented on the Website.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing (for GDPR Purposes)
5.1 For individuals located in the European Economic Area ("EEA") or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal information:
(a) Consent: Where you have provided your explicit consent by submitting the Enquiry Form.
(b) Legitimate Interests: For the operation and improvement of the Website, responding to enquiries, and performing conflict-of-interest checks prior to accepting engagements.
(c) Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including the rules of the Bar Council of India.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
6.1 We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing or commercial purposes.
6.2 We may share or disclose your personal information in the following limited circumstances:
(a) Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website, managing communications, or analysing website traffic (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services). Such providers are contractually bound to process your information only on our instructions and in accordance with this Policy.
(b) Legal Compliance: Where required by law, court order, or regulation, or where such disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, enforce our Terms of Use, or defend against legal claims.
(c) Professional Advisors: With our legal and professional advisors in the course of managing our practice.
(d) Consent: With your explicit consent, for any purpose not covered above.
7. Data Retention
7.1 We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.
7.2 Enquiry-related information is retained for a period not exceeding five (5) years from the date of submission, unless a formal engagement is entered into, in which case the retention period shall be governed by the terms of the engagement and applicable legal requirements.
7.3 Technical information collected automatically through cookies and server logs is retained for a period not exceeding twenty-six (26) months from the date of collection.
8. Data Security
8.1 We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8.2 These measures include, where appropriate, encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols, firewalls, access controls, and secure server infrastructure.
8.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be fully secure. We cannot warrant the absolute security of your information, and you provide it at your own risk.
9. Your Rights
9.1 Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
(a) Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
(b) Right to Rectification: To request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
(c) Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): To request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
(d) Right to Restriction of Processing: To request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
(e) Right to Data Portability: To request receipt of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
(f) Right to Object: To object to the processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
(g) Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, to withdraw such consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
10.1 The Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve functionality.
10.2 For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
10.3 You may configure your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Website.
11. Third-Party Links
11.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications. This Policy does not govern the data practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
12. Amendments
12.1 The Chamber reserves the right to update, amend, or modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page together with a revised "last updated" date.
12.2 Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the amended Policy. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1 This Policy shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
13.2 Subject to Clause 13.1, the courts at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain any dispute arising out of, or in connection with, this Policy or the data practices of the Website.
14. Contact Information
14.1 For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
By Email: support@kalalawyers.com
By Post: Girah Shobha, 3-A Chopasani Road, Near Nasrani Cinema, Jodhpur, Rajasthan