PRIVACY POLICY

RSD Law Chambers (“RSD”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and protection of Personal Data of any person who accesses or uses the website rsdlawchambers.com . The Website is owned and operated by RSD Law Chambers.

This Privacy Policy is framed in accordance with the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules thereunder.

1. Applicability and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Any individual who accesses, browses, or uses the Website (“User” or “you”); and
  • Any individual who voluntarily provides Personal Data to RSD through the Website or in connection with its use.

You expressly represent and warrant that you shall not provide Personal Data of any other individual unless you are lawfully authorised to do so and have obtained valid consent in accordance with applicable law.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • “Personal Data” means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data, as defined under the DPDPA, 2023.
  • “Data Principal” means the individual to whom the Personal Data relates.
  • “Data Fiduciary” means RSD Law Chambers.
  • “Processing” shall have the meaning assigned to it under the DPDPA, 2023.

Personal Data may include, without limitation, name, address, telephone number, date of birth, gender, email address, organisation name, IP address, device identifiers, or any other information capable of identifying an individual.

3. Acceptance and Consent

By accessing or using the Website, you:

  • Acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy;
  • Provide your free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent to the processing of your Personal Data for the purposes stated herein; and
  • Agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy, the Disclaimer, and the Terms of Use.

Where required under law, consent shall be deemed to be withdrawn upon receipt of a valid withdrawal request, subject to lawful processing obligations.

4. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

RSD processes Personal Data strictly for lawful purposes, including:

(a) Information Provided Voluntarily by You

We may collect and process Personal Data when you:

  • Submit forms or enquiries on the Website
  • Contact us for information or assistance
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Apply for employment opportunities
  • Accept Website terms or otherwise interact with the Website

Such processing is undertaken for:

  • Operating and administering the Website
  • Responding to communications and enquiries
  • Managing professional and business relationships
  • Recruitment and internal administrative purposes
  • Performing or initiating contractual obligations
  • Compliance with applicable legal requirements

You may request deletion of such Personal Data by writing to Info@rsdlawchambers.com , subject to legal retention obligations.

(b) Automatically Collected Data

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Operating system details
  • Website navigation patterns
  • Time and frequency of visits

Such data is processed solely for analytics, security, fraud prevention, and improvement of Website performance.

(c) Newsletters and Communications

Where you provide your email address, you consent to receiving newsletters, Firm updates, legal and regulatory information. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing Info@rsdlawchambers.com .

(d) Legal Obligations and Protection

We may process Personal Data where required:

  • To comply with applicable law, court orders, or regulatory requirements;
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of RSD, Users, or third parties.

5. Choice and Consequences of Non-Provision

You may choose not to provide Personal Data or withdraw consent at any time. However, where such data is necessary, you may be unable to access certain features or services of the Website.

6. Access Restriction and User Control

RSD reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website at its sole discretion. In such cases, Personal Data may be deleted unless retention is required by law or for legitimate purposes, in which event such data shall be securely retained.

7. Retention of Personal Data

  1. (a) Personal Data shall be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the stated purposes or as required under applicable law.
  2. (b) You may request correction, updating, or erasure of your Personal Data.
  3. (c) Certain data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Understand user preferences
  • Compile anonymised analytics

Cookies do not collect Personal Data unless voluntarily provided. Third-party analytics tools may be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Security Safeguards

  1. (a) RSD implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards proportionate to the nature of Personal Data processed.
  2. (b) The Website is periodically reviewed for security vulnerabilities.
  3. (c) Access to Personal Data is limited to authorised personnel under confidentiality obligations.
  4. (d) Despite reasonable safeguards, no system is completely secure, and RSD disclaims liability for breaches beyond its reasonable control.
  5. (e) Third-party service providers are required to maintain security standards consistent with applicable law.

10. Disclosure of Personal Data

  1. (a) RSD does not sell or commercially exploit Personal Data.
  2. (b) Personal Data may be shared with trusted service providers solely for operational purposes, subject to confidentiality obligations.
  3. (c) Disclosure may occur where required by law, governmental authorities, or to protect legal rights or prevent fraud.

11. Rights of the Data Principal

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

  • Confirm whether your Personal Data is being processed
  • Access a summary of such Personal Data
  • Request correction or updating
  • Request erasure, subject to legal exceptions
  • Withdraw consent for future processing

Such requests may be made by writing to Info@rsdlawchambers.com .

12. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. RSD does not control or endorse such websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. Access to such websites is at your own risk.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. The courts at The Courts of Delhi, India., shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy.

14. Grievance Redressal

In accordance with the DPDPA, 2023, any grievance or concern may be addressed to the Grievance Officer: