Siva Law Associates is committed to protecting your personal data and maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and privacy of the information collected through this website. This Privacy & Security Statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information.
2. Lawful Basis of Data Collection
This website operates in strict compliance with the Advocates Act, 1961, the Bar Council of India Rules, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
No personal data is collected without your consent.
We collect data only for lawful purposes such as responding to your queries, case registration, or facilitating client service delivery.
3. Types of Data Collected
We may collect the following limited and relevant personal data:
Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Type of Legal Matter
Case Registration Number (if applicable)
Any documents or information voluntarily shared via forms
4. Modes of Collection
Your data is collected through:
Website forms: Register Book, Status Enquiry, Instant Help, and Free Statement Box
Emails sent to: sivalawassociates@gmail.com or sivakumar@sivalawassociates.in
Voluntary submission via call or message
5. Use of Information
Your data may be used to:
Contact you regarding your enquiry or case
Assign you a register/case number
Update you on your status inquiry
Provide legal services in accordance with your request
Maintain internal client records
We do not use your data for unsolicited communication or marketing.
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or share your personal data with any third parties.
Your data may be shared internally within the firm for legitimate purposes such as legal consultation or filing assistance.
Disclosure may occur only when required by law or judicial/quasi-judicial orders.
7. Data Storage & Retention
Data is stored in secure systems with role-based access control.
We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or as mandated under applicable laws.
8. Your Rights Under DPDP Act, 2023
As a Data Principal, you have the right to:
Access your personal data held by us
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Withdraw consent at any time (subject to legal hold)
Request deletion of your data, unless legally restricted
To exercise your rights, email us at: sivalawassociates@gmail.com
9. Cookies & Tracking
We currently do not use cookies or third-party trackers. If implemented in the future, an updated Cookie Policy will be posted.
10. Security Measures
We employ reasonable and appropriate security practices under the IT Act, 2000 including:
SSL encryption for forms
Restricted database access
Antivirus and firewall protections
Periodic data audits and backups
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
12. Changes to this Statement
We may update this Privacy & Security Statement from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date”.
13. Contact for Grievances or Requests
If you have any concerns, grievances, or requests regarding your data or privacy, please contact:
