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1. PURPOSE

1.1 THE LEGAL ZONE, (hereinafter referred to as “THE LEGAL ZONE” or “us,” or “we”), a partnership law firm duly registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 having its registered office at Chamber No. 15 Saket Courts Complex, New Delhi-110049 and corporate office at 129-C, Shanti Niwas, Shahpur-jat, New Delhi 110049 is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its user(s) and recognizes the need for appropriate protection and management of any Personally Identifiable Information (hereinafter referred to as “PII”) that is shared by the user(s) on the website address : [https://thelegalzone.in/] (hereinafter referred to as “Website”).

1.2 For the purposes of the provisions under this Privacy Policy, the term ‘User’ shall mean and include the persons who uses the Website and/or register themselves through the Website after providing the information as requested in order to avail the Services.

1.3 This Privacy Policy explains The Legal Zone’s policy regarding the collection, use, disclosure and transfer of the User’s personally identification information by The Legal Zone in relation with the use of the Website including but not limited to delivery of information and content.

1.4 The effective date of this Privacy Policy comes into force will be the date when the User first uses the Website.

1.5 This Privacy Policy is embedded in an electronic format under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Rules made thereunder and the amendments regarding electronic documents as amended by the said act. There is no requirement of any physical, electronic or digital signature on this Privacy Policy.

1.6 As used in this Policy, “Personally Identifiable Information or PII” shall mean and include any information that alone or in combination with other information relates to a specific, identifiable individual person. By way of illustration and not limitation, PII includes individuals’ names, personal identification numbers, mobile number, home or office telephone number, email address, home or office address, age, occupation, location, birth date and any other information provided by the User which is of personally identifiable form.

1.7 This Privacy Policy applies to all PII collected by The Legal Zone during the course of any usage of the service provided. By using the Service, the User agrees to comply with The Legal Zone’s policies. The Privacy Policy is designed to assist the User in understanding how PII is being collected and assisting them in making informed decisions while using the Website.

1.8 Downloading, browsing or otherwise using the Website signifies acceptance of these Privacy Policy as well as formal agreement to be legally bound by the same. Any changes made to these Privacy Policy will be effective immediately and any continued use of the Website after such change constitutes acceptance of such changes.

2. COLLECTED INFORMATION

2.1 Users who use and/or register on the Website will be requested to provide their PII. The PII is used for efficient service and better user experience for the User.

2.2 By accessing the Website or otherwise using the Services, the User consents to collection, storage, and use of the PII provided by him/her (including any changes thereto as provided) to avail any of the Services that The Legal Zone. offers.

2.3 The Legal Zone. may enter into agreements with third parties to store or process information/ data of Users. These third parties may have their own security standards to safeguard the information or data of Users and The Legal Zone. will on commercial reasonable basis require from such third parties to adopt reasonable security standards to safeguard information / data of Users.

2.4 The Legal Zone. respects the privacy of the Users and is committed to reasonably protect it in all respects. The types of information about the User which may be collected by The Legal Zone. are as follows:

1. information supplied by Users

2. information automatically tracked while navigation

3. information collected from any other source (collectively referred to as “Information”)

Information supplied by Users

While signing up on The Legal Zone.’s Website and accessing the same, The Legal Zone. collects the information, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, billing or mailing address)

• Account information

• IP address, geolocation

• Identity validation (e.g., photograph, other information requested to verify your information)

• National identification numbers

• Date of birth

• Details of any transactions carried out using any of the Services

• Any other information that the User chooses to provide to us (e.g., by sending an email/otherwise contact us)

• Calls/emails/other correspondence

• Payment and Banking Information

Information automatically tracked while navigation

The Legal Zone may also collect information through the User’s interaction with and use of the Website which does not reveal the User’s specific identity or does not directly relate to an individual. Such information may include, but is not limited to, browser and device information, data collected through automated electronic interactions, Website usage data, demographic information, geographic or geo-location information, statistical and aggregated information.

Informationcollected from any other source

The Legal Zone may receive information about the User from other public sources, add it to the User account information and treat it in accordance with this policy. If the User provides information to the platform provider or other partner, whom The Legal Zone provides services, the User’s account information and other information may be passed on to The Legal Zone and The Legal Zone may obtain updated contact information available in public domain from third parties in order to correct records and provide the services or to communicate with the User.

3. USE OF PII

3.1 The PII of the User(s) may be used to set up and administer the User’s account, provide necessary technical support, verify identity of User(s), responding to the queries raised, send important communication, etc.

3.2 The PII of the User(s) excluding pictures, videos and contact details may be used to deliver advertising, marketing and event-based communication. Such communication may contain option to opt out of receiving such communications in future. If the User choses to opt out of receiving such marketing and event-based communication by emailing at thelegalzone.net@gmail.com or by clicking the “unsubscribe” button present at the bottom of the email newsletter. The Legal Zone shall then not contact such User and will ensure that new data collected about the User(s) from then on will not be used by The Legal Zone for any targeted advertising purposes. However, The Legal Zone may use existing information of the User(s) to customize the website accordingly.

3.3 The Legal Zone may use the PII of the User(s) for internal and external research and development purposes and to improve and test the features and functions of the Website for giving the best options to the Users.

3.4 Such important information may include financial data, and legal documents etc. Such information is only made accessible to those User(s) or customers authorized by its respective customer or user. The Legal Zone’s access to this information is limited to authorized personnel with a critical business reason, such as technical support.

3.5 The Legal Zone may use and retain the PII of the User(s) for legal and compliance reasons, such as the prevention, detection, or investigation of a crime; loss prevention; fraud, or to meet our internal and external audit requirements, information security purposes, and or which is required (a) under applicable law (b) to respond to requests from courts, law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and other public and government authorities, (c) to enforce the The Legal Zone Terms And Conditions; and (d) to protect the The Legal Zone’s rights, privacy, safety, or property, or those of other persons.

3.6 The Legal Zone does not sell information about its Users to any person or entity whatsoever. However, during development of its business, The Legal Zone may sell or buy companies or assets. In such transactions, customer or user information may be transferred to such companies or assets.

3.7 The Legal Zone may also use the PII of the User(s) collected for the following purposes-

1. to facilitate various programs and initiatives launched by The Legal Zone or third party service providers and business associates,

2. to analyze how its services are used, to measure the effectiveness of advertisements, to facilitating payments,

3. to protect the integrity of the Website,

4. to conduct analytical studies on various aspects including user behaviour, user preferences etc.,

5. to determine any security breaches, computer contaminant or computer virus,

6. to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities and suspected fraud,

7. to undertake forensics of the concerned computer resource as a part of investigation or internal audit,

8. to enhance ability of The Legal Zone to communicate with Users and customers about additional valuable services,

9. to ensure fulfillment of a Contract,

10. to trace computer resources or any person who may have contravened, or is suspected of having or being likely to contravene, any provision of law including the Information Technology Act, 2000 that is likely to have an adverse impact on the services provided on the Website or by The Legal Zone.

11. To provide technical assistances requiring initial setup, support services or dealing with any suspicious activities from the user accounts.

4. SHARING OF INFORMATION

The Legal Zone may share User information with third parties, including service providers, regulated institutions), affiliated entities, payment processing service providers and business partners for the following purposes:

4.1 Information may be shared with the The Legal Zone’s service providers and affiliates to assist in provision of its services and everyday business purpose.

4.2 Information may be shared with fraud prevention and detection service providers for the purpose of detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.

4.3 Information may be shared with customers, clients or third parties to perform its services and assist in carrying out transaction with such parties.

4.4 Information may be shared if The Legal Zone believes it necessary to disclose information to investigate, prevent or take action regarding illegal activities, suspend fraud, violations of Terms of Use or this Privacy Policy.

5. LOG FILES

The Legal Zone maintains log files of the traffic that visits The Legal Zone Website and does not link any information gathered in these log files to PII. Log files are used to manage traffic loads and information technology requirements for providing reliable service.

6. THIRD PARTY LINKS

The Website also includes links to other websites. Such websites are governed by their respective privacy policies, which are beyond the control of The Legal Zone Once the User leaves the servers of The Legal Zone, use of any information provided by the User is governed by the privacy policy of the operator of the site which the User is visiting. That policy may differ from that of The Legal Zone If the User can’t find the privacy policy of any of these sites via a link from the concerned third party’s website, the User may contact the concerned third party directly for more information. The Legal Zone is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

7. INFORMATION SECURITY

The security of PII is important to us. The Legal Zone follows generally accepted industry standards to protect the PII submitted by User(s). However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be said to be 100% secure, therefore, while it is attempted to use commercially acceptable means to protect PII, there is no guarantee of absolute security.

The User(s) is responsible for all uses of his/her username and password created at the time of signing up of The Legal Zone’s website. Please contact The Legal Zone immediately if the User(s) believes the password has been misused. The Users shall be individually responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their user name and password and for all activities occurring under their account. The Legal Zone shall not be liable for any misuse or unauthorized use of username and password of the User(s).

8. RETENTION OF INFORMATION

The PII of the User(s) will be kept by The Legal Zone for as long it is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required or permitted by applicable laws. The Legal Zone will cease to retain PII of users, or remove the means by which the data can be associated with Users, as soon as it is reasonable to assume that such retention no longer serves the purpose for which the personal data was collected, and is no longer necessary for legal or business purposes

The Legal Zone shall at all times assume that the information provided by the User(s) is correct, genuine and updated. The Legal Zone shall not be held liable for any false/ incorrect information/ data of the User/s. The User shall indemnify The Legal Zone in case of any loss, damage or injury caused to it due to the use or lawful disclosure of false data provided by the User(s).

9. SPAMMING

It is contrary to this policy for User(s) to use the Website to effect or participate in any of the following activities:

• To send unsolicited mass e-mailings, whether or not such unsolicited e-mailings provoke complaints from the recipients,

• To engage in any of the foregoing activities using the service of another provider but channeling such activities.

• To falsify User(s) information provided in the Website or to other User(s).

10. THIRD PARTY DISCLOSURES

The Legal Zone does not sell, trade, lend, transfer or disclose any PII collected from the User(s) to third parties except as set forth in this Privacy Policy. However, The Legal Zone reserves the right to provide the PII to its employees or partners or agents who have a need-to-know such information for the purpose of maintenance and development of the Website and enabling The Legal Zone to provide services to the User(s). However, this does not include trusted third parties such as contractors and vendors who assist The Legal Zone in operating the service, conducting business, or servicing the users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

The Legal Zone also reserves the right to disclose PII when special circumstances call for it, such as when disclosure is required by law or court order or when disclosure is, in the sole discretion of The Legal Zone, necessary to protect legal rights, including intellectual property rights.

11. VIOLATION OF THE POLICY

Upon becoming aware of an alleged violation of this Policy or Terms of Use, The Legal Zone may initiate an investigation. During the investigation, the User’s access to the service may be suspended, restricted or limited in order to prevent further unauthorized activities. Depending on the severity of the violation, The Legal Zone may, at its sole discretion, restrict, suspend, or terminate User’s account and pursue other civil remedies. If such violation is a criminal offense The Legal Zone will notify the appropriate Government authority of such violation.

12. CONSENT

The User consents to the collection and use of his/ her PII as described in this Privacy Policy.

13. CONTACT

The Legal Zone has appointed an internal data protection officer for the Users to contact if a User has any queries, clarifications or complaints regarding compliance with this Policy or relating to the processing of information. The data protection officer’s name and contact information are provided below:

Name: Mrs. NAVEEN PANWAR

Email id: adv.npanwar@gmail.com

Phone no. : +91 8076646045

User(s) are requested to please provide the following information in their query or complaint:

• Identification of the information provided,

• Clear statement as to whether the information is PII or very sensitive personal information,

• Address, telephone number or e¬mail address of the complainant,

14. REVISION OF POLICY

The Legal Zone reserves the right to revise, amend or modify this Policy at any time and in any manner, according to its requirement. Any change or revision will be posted on The Legal Zone’s website along with the date when the modification was made.

15. ACCESSING AND UPDATING PII

When the User uses the Website, The Legal Zone. makes good faith efforts to provide the User, as and when requested by the User, with access to his/her PII and shall further ensure that any PII or sensitive personal data or information found to be inaccurate or deficient shall be corrected or amended as feasible, subject to any requirement for such PII or sensitive personal data or information to be retained by law or for legitimate business purposes. The Legal Zone asks individual users and entities to identify themselves and the information requested to be accessed, corrected or removed before processing such requests, and The Legal Zone may decline to process requests that are unreasonably repetitive or systematic, require disproportionate technical effort, jeopardize the privacy of others, or would be extremely impractical (for instance, requests concerning information residing on backup tapes), or for which access is not otherwise required.

16. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS

While dealing with data subjects of the European Union, The Legal Zone takes measures to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under GDPR, User(s) have the right to access their PII submitted to The Legal Zone for any purpose. Users can get access to their PII across any services at any time.

17. WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT

The consent provided to The Legal Zone for collection and use of PII may be withdrawn at any time by contacting at thelegalzone.net@gmail.com.

18. USER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The User hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Privacy Policy:

i. is clear and easily accessible and provide statements of Firm’s policies and practices with respect to the Information,

ii. provides for the various types of personal or sensitive personal data of information to be collected,

iii.provides for the purposes of collection and usage of the Information,

iv. provides for disclosure of Information, and

v. provides for reasonable security practices and procedures.