Privacy Policy for Legal Network

Last Updated: [5th November, 2024]

Welcome to Legal Network! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Legal Network collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By using Legal Network, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

• Personal Information: When you register, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, firm affiliation, bar membership, and location.
• Professional Information: This may include information about your areas of practice, expertise, and professional history.
• Content and Activity: Information about the content you post, such as articles, comments, or connections, and how you interact with other users on the platform.
• Usage Data: We collect information on how you access and use Legal Network, including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Cookies: We use cookies to personalize your experience and track usage of the platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

Legal Network uses your information for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to deliver content, manage your account, and improve user experience.
• To Facilitate Connections: Your profile information helps other users find and connect with you based on shared practice areas or interests.
• Communication: We may send you notifications, updates, or marketing messages. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
• Security and Compliance: We use your information to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or any violations of our Terms of Service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with third parties except:

• With Your Consent: We may share information with other users, partners, or third parties with your explicit consent.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to respond to legal processes, protect our rights, or enforce our policies.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate and improve Legal Network, under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Managing Your Privacy

• Profile Settings: You control who can view your profile and posts. You can adjust your privacy settings in your account.
• Communication Preferences: You can opt out of certain communications by updating your preferences.
• Data Access and Deletion: You have the right to access, update, or delete your information. Please contact us to request these changes.

5. Security of Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your data at any time, though we may retain some information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Children’s Privacy

Legal Network is intended for use by professionals in the legal field. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here, and we will notify you of significant changes. Your continued use of Legal Network after these updates signifies acceptance of the new policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@legalnetwork.in
Mailing Address: Legal Network, office at 418A, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, UP-201010