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Privacy Policy

Last updated · 19 April 2026

Shield Law Firm (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (shelawfirm.in) or engage our legal services. This policy is issued in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.

1. Information we collect

  • Identity data: name, Aadhaar (optional), PAN, passport number, date of birth, gender.
  • Contact data: email address, phone number, mailing address.
  • Financial data: bank account details, UPI IDs, transaction history — only when necessary for legal representation.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies (see section 5).
  • Case-related data: documents, messages, or evidence you share in the course of legal representation.

2. How we use your information

  • Providing legal advice, representation, and court filings.
  • Communicating with you about your case.
  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations, including Bar Council record-keeping rules.
  • Improving our website and services using aggregated, anonymised data.
  • Processing payments (subject to the no-refund policy in our Terms & Conditions).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Disclosure of information

  • With your consent — for example, sharing documents with opposing counsel or experts.
  • To comply with law — if required by court order, subpoena, or a government agency (e.g., police, ED, Income Tax).
  • To protect rights — to enforce our Terms or defend against legal claims.
  • Service providers — limited disclosures to vetted third-party services (email hosting, payment gateways) that are bound by confidentiality obligations.

4. Data security

We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no transmission over the internet is completely secure. You share information at your own risk. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by Indian law.

5. Cookies & tracking

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

6. Third-party links

Our website may contain links to external sites (news articles, government portals). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., client files must be retained for 7 years per Bar Council rules).
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential processing.

To exercise these rights, email info@shieldlawfirm.in. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data retention

We retain client case files for 7 years from the date of final resolution of the matter, as required by professional conduct rules. Website usage data (logs, cookies) is retained for 12 months.

9. Children’s privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Grievance officer

In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Grievance Officer for Shield Law Firm is:

12. Contact us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact info@shieldlawfirm.in or call +91 7982715470. Offices: Shield Law Firm, Plot 710, 2nd Floor, Room 1, Shakti Khand 4, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201014; and Chamber G 312(A), Lawyers Chambers, Karkardooma Court, New Delhi 110032.

By using our website or services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.