Effective Date: September 2026
At Vikas Pandey & Associates (accessible via vikaspandey.co.in), we are committed to protecting your digital personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and applicable laws in India.
- By accessing our website or submitting information through our contact channels, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Identity of the Data Fiduciary
For the purposes of the DPDP Act, the Data Fiduciary is:
Advocate Vikas Pandey
Chamber: C.K. Daphtary Chamber, Tilak Lane, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
Website: vikaspandey.co.in
Personal Data We Collect
We collect minimal personal data necessary to operate our website and respond to your inquiries. The categories of data we collect include:
Information You Provide (Contact Forms): Full name, email address, phone number, and any factual details you choose to share regarding your legal query.
Automated Usage Data (Analytics): IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This data is collected via standard web analytics and cookies to understand website performance.
Important Note: Please do not submit sensitive personal data (e.g., financial records, medical history, or confidential legal case files) through our website contact form. Such documents should only be shared during a secure, formal consultation.
Purpose of Processing Your Data
We adhere strictly to the principle of purpose limitation. We process your personal data solely for the following explicit purposes:
To Respond to Queries: Using your contact details to reply to your messages, schedule legal consultations, or provide requested information.
To Improve Website Functionality: Analyzing aggregated usage data to enhance user experience and website security.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: Maintaining records as required by statutory authorities or Bar Council regulations.
Consent and Withdrawal
Your data is processed based on your explicit consent when you submit an inquiry.
Withdrawing Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw consent, we will cease processing your data and delete it, except where retention is legally required. To withdraw consent, email us directly with the subject line “Withdrawal of Consent.”
Data Sharing and Third Parties
As an ethical legal practice, client confidentiality is paramount.
No Commercial Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to data brokers or marketing agencies.
Service Providers: We may share basic technical data with trusted third-party IT service providers (such as website hosting and analytics processors) who are legally bound to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by a valid court order, law enforcement request, or legal obligation.
Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
General Inquiries: Data from general contact form inquiries is typically retained for 12 months post-resolution before being securely deleted.
Retained Clients: If you formally engage our legal services, your data will be retained in accordance with statutory requirements and the Bar Council of India guidelines for client case files.
Your Rights as a Data Principal
Under the DPDP Act, 2023, you have the following rights regarding your digital personal data:
Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we are processing your data and ask for a summary of that data.
Right to Correction: You may request that we update, correct, or complete any inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data once the purpose of collection has been fulfilled.
Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to register a complaint regarding data processing (see section below).
Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise your rights in the event of your death or incapacity.
Security Safeguards
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures (including secure hosting and restricted access) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
If you have any concerns, complaints, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact our designated Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer: Advocate Vikas Pandey
Email: lawyervikaspandey@gmail.com
Address: C.K. Daphtary Chamber, Tilak Lane, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
We aim to acknowledge and resolve all valid privacy grievances within the legally mandated timelines.