Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy sets out the manner in which LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants (the “Firm”) collects, uses, stores, and protects any information provided by users while accessing or using this website. The Firm is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its website visitors and ensuring that any information shared is handled in a responsible and lawful manner.
This website is intended solely for providing general information about the Firm and its services. Any information collected through this website is obtained voluntarily from users and is used strictly in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws in India.
By accessing or using this website, the user acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants collects limited information from users in a lawful and transparent manner.
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Personal Information
The Firm may collect personal information voluntarily provided by users, such as name, email address, contact number, or any details submitted through contact forms or email communication. Users are advised not to share any confidential or sensitive information through this website. -
Non-Personal Information
The Firm may automatically collect certain non-personal and technical information, including IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data, solely for security, administrative, and analytical purposes.
All information collected is used strictly in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws in India.
2. Use of Information
The information collected by LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants may be used for the following limited and lawful purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and communications initiated by users
- To provide general information requested through the website
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its functionality
- To ensure the security and integrity of the Firm’s digital systems
- To share updates, insights, or publications relating to legal developments, where relevant
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and to protect the Firm’s legal rights
The Firm does not use user information for advertising, solicitation, or promotional activities, nor does it disclose such information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Where processing of personal data requires consent under applicable laws, such consent shall be obtained as required.
3. No Attorney–Client Relationship
Accessing or using this website, including submitting any information or queries through it, does not create a lawyer–client relationship between the user and LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants.
Any information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The Firm does not assume any duty of confidentiality or professional responsibility unless a formal lawyer–client relationship is established through a written engagement.
Users are advised not to rely on the information provided on this website for making legal decisions and to seek independent legal advice for their specific matters
4. User Rights
Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information voluntarily shared with LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants, subject to applicable laws.
Such requests may be made by contacting the Firm through the contact details provided on this website. The Firm may retain certain information where required under applicable data retention or legal obligations.
5. Security and Confidentiality
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants has implemented reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information shared through this website against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure, in accordance with applicable laws and generally accepted professional standards.
Such information is handled with due care and confidentiality and access is restricted to the extent reasonably necessary.
6. Cookies
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants may use cookies and similar technologies on this website to improve user experience and understand general website usage.
Cookies help the Firm monitor website performance and maintain essential functionality. The information collected through cookies is anonymous and used for analytical purposes only.
Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain features of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Retention
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants retains personal information collected through this website only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws and professional obligations.
Once the information is no longer required for these purposes, the Firm will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize such data, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants may update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.
Any such updates will be posted on this website with the effective date indicated. Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any changes. Continued use of the website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9.Disclosures and Transfer of Information
LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants may disclose or transfer information collected through this website only under the circumstances set out below and strictly in accordance with applicable laws.
a. Disclosure Within the Firm
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel of the Firm who require such information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Access is provided on a need-to-know basis and is limited to facilitating responses to user enquiries, managing website operations, or complying with legal and professional obligations.
Where necessary for operational efficiency, information may be accessed across different offices or teams of the Firm, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.
b. Disclosure to Service Providers
The Firm may engage third‑party service providers for limited purposes such as website hosting, technical maintenance, data storage, or information technology support. In such cases, the Firm ensures that these service providers are bound by contractual obligations to maintain confidentiality and to implement data protection standards that are consistent with those adopted by the Firm.
Such service providers are granted access only to the information strictly necessary for performing their assigned functions and are not permitted to use such information for any independent or unauthorized purpose.
c. Disclosure With Consent or for Specific Purposes
Personal information may also be disclosed or transferred when expressly consented to by the user or when necessary to fulfill a specific request made through the website, subject always to applicable legal requirements.
d. Mandatory Legal Disclosures
The Firm may disclose personal information if required by law, court orders, judicial processes, or governmental/regulatory authorities. Such disclosures shall be limited to what is legally necessary.
e. No Commercial Sharing
The Firm does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise commercially exploit personal information collected through this website. Any disclosure or transfer of information is undertaken solely for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Limitation of Liability
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While the Firm strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content, LEXCODE – Advocates & Consultants makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information for any particular purpose.
Users acknowledge and agree that any reliance on the information contained on this website is at their own risk, and the Firm shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or the information provided herein.
11. Contact for Data Privacy
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information through this website, users may contact:
Contact Person: Advocate Anupam Gupta
E-mail:
Address:
The Firm is committed to addressing all queries related to privacy and will respond to any request in accordance with applicable laws.