Privacy Policy

INTRODUCTION

KNM & Partners, Law Offices (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals and organisations who visit and interact with our website https://www.knm.in/ (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and protect personal and technical information obtained through the Website.

By choosing to use or access the Website and by submitting information through any of its features, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

SCOPE

This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to data collected through the Website, including any information voluntarily submitted through forms or interactive tools. It governs the use of data submitted or collected during online interaction with the Website alone.

INFORMATION COLLECTION

We may collect the following categories of information from visitors during their interaction with the Website:

  1. Voluntarily Submitted Information: Name, email address, phone number, designation, and organisation name (if applicable), when submitted through available Website features.
  2. Technical and Usage Data: This may include information such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone settings, operating system, device type, pages accessed and general website interaction data, which may be collected through cookies and related technologies.

We request that users avoid including confidential, privileged, or sensitive information when using general Website features.

Some information may also be collected by third-party services integrated into the Website, such as analytics tools or embedded features, subject to their respective privacy practices.

INFORMATION USE

Information collected through the Website may be used for the following purposes:

  • To maintain and improve Website performance and security;
  • To enable smooth technical functionality of interactive Website features;
  • To understand general usage patterns and enhance user experience;
  • To respond to administrative messages or communications initiated through the Website.

No information collected is used for advertising, promotion or user profiling. All website usage remains consistent with the professional standards prescribed under Bar Council of India Rules.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

The processing of personal data collected through this Website is governed by applicable Indian laws, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder. In addition, although the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is not yet in effect, we voluntarily align our practices with its guiding principles.

The legal bases for processing such data include:

  • Voluntary consent provided at the time of submission through the Website;
  • Legitimate interest in maintaining the security, functionality and integrity of the Website;
  • Compliance with applicable Indian legal and regulatory obligations, where relevant.

INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information collected through the Website. Data may be disclosed only in limited circumstances, including:

  • To internal personnel responsible for Website operation, monitoring, and administration;
  • To service providers assisting with web hosting, analytics or cybersecurity, under appropriate confidentiality obligations;
  • To third-party services that support certain technical features of the Website, such as embedded tools or plug-ins, which may process data independently as per their own privacy policies;
  • Where disclosure is legally required or necessary to protect the integrity or lawful use of the Website.

 Any such sharing is limited to the extent necessary to fulfil the original purpose of data collection.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Visitors accessing the Website from outside India do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. We do not undertake compliance with foreign data protection laws and our data handling practices are governed exclusively by the laws applicable in India.

DATA RETENTION

Personal information collected through the Website is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required under applicable Indian law. Data is periodically reviewed and deleted when no longer necessary. 

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect information collected through the Website, including secure access controls and periodic reviews. However, no online system is entirely immune to risks, and users are advised to use discretion when submitting information.

YOUR RIGHTS

Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information you submitted;
  • Request correction of inaccurate data;
  • Withdraw consent, where applicable;
  • Request deletion of information, subject to legal obligations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.

UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in law, technology or Website practices. The most recent version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any such revisions.