1. Introduction
Metalegal (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is engaged in providing legal services. We are committed to protecting and confidentiality of information entrusted to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you access our website (“Website”) or otherwise interact with us.
This privacy policy applies to all individuals including visitors to our Website, clients, prospective clients, job applicants, employees, consultants, and any other persons who provide personal information to us (“you”, “your”).
By accessing or using our Website or sharing your information with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Nature of Information Collected
2.1 Information provided by you
We may collect personal data and, where relevant, sensitive personal data or information, depending on the nature of your interaction with us. Such information may include:
• Full name, contact details (email address, phone number, postal address).
• Professional details (designation, employer, qualifications)
• Identification-related information where required for compliance
• Information shared through correspondence (emails, forms, queries, or engagement documents)
• Information submitted for recruitment purposes (resume, educational and professional details)
2.2 Automatically collected information
When you visit our Website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:
• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, duration of visits, navigation patterns
• Date, time, and frequency of access
2.3 Information received from third parties
We may receive information from publicly available sources or from third parties such as clients, service providers, or professional references, where permitted by law.
We collect only such information as is necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes
3. Purpose of processing information
We process your information for the following purposes including:
• Providing legal services and responding to your queries
• Managing client relationships and engagements
• Facilitating communication and correspondence
• Evaluating applications for employment, internships, or consultancy roles
• Sending legal updates, insights, or newsletters (where consent is provided)
• Operating, maintaining, and improving our Website
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional obligations
• Protecting our legal rights and preventing fraud or misuse
Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing your information.
4. Disclosure and transfer Information
We do not exploit your personal data or information. However, we may transfer your information only in the below-mentioned circumstances.
• Your information may be accessed internally by our partners, associates, and staff strictly on a need-to-know basis.
• We may engage third-party service providers (such as IT, data storage, or administrative support) who process information on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or requests from regulatory authorities or law enforcement agencies, or to protect our rights, property, safety, or those of our clients.
• The information may be shared with clients, counterparties, experts, or advisors where necessary for the provision of legal services.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional requirements. The data may be retained for longer periods where required under applicable laws.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted electronically.
7. Amendments
We ay update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or business requirements. Updated versions will be posted on the Website with the revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of such updates.
8. Contact
In case of any concerns or questions regarding our Privacy Policy, you may contact us:
Email ID: contact@metalegal.in
Metalegal Advocates
www.metalegal.in
11-B, Jangpura B Mathura Road,
New Delhi – 110014
Tel: +91-11-46019520