Privacy Policy for SDS Advocates

This Privacy Policy describes how SDS Advocates (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, processes, shares, and protects your information when you interact with our website (www.sdsadvocates.com) and other digital platforms (“Platform”), in compliance with:

  • Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”)
  • Rule 4 of the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 (“SPDI Rules”)
  • Rule 3(1) of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011

1. General

1.1. The Platform is owned and managed by SDS Advocates, a full-service law firm providing legal services from Mumbai and other offices. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Platform or those engaging with us through other means (“you”, “your”).

1.2. Information collected in connection with legal services or contractual engagements will be governed by their specific terms.

1.3. By using our Platform or providing information to us, you confirm your legal capacity and consent to the practices described in this policy.

1.4. Continued use of our Platform after updates to this Policy constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1.5. If accessing from outside India, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

2. Information Collected and Methods

We may collect the following types of information about you, both online and offline:

2.1 User Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/organization,
  • Title or designation
  • and postal addresses.

2.2 Demographic Information

  • Age
  • Gender
  • General location
  • Other non-unique user attributes.

2.3 Behavioural and Indirect Information

  • Usage statistics, IP address, browser details, device information, site access times, and navigation patterns.
  • Information obtained through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Information collected when you attend seminars, meetings, or events organized by SDS Advocates, including accessibility and dietary requirements, which may constitute sensitive personal data.

2.4 Third-Party and Indirect Information

  • Information necessary for integration with third-party services accessed via our Platform.

2.5 Consent

  • We only collect personal information with your consent, except where otherwise legally permitted.
  • Where you provide third-party information, you represent that you have proper authority and consent to do so.

2.6 Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)

“Sensitive Personal Data or Information” as defined by law may include:

  • Passwords, bank account or payment details
  • Physical or mental health information
  • Medical history, biometric data
  • Any information relating to the above provided for availing services

All personal information is provided voluntarily.

3. Use of Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Operating and improving our Platform and services
  • Analytics, trend tracking, and research
  • Conducting audits and quality assessments
  • Internal administration and compliance (accounts, taxation, record-keeping)
  • Providing updates relevant to your interests
  • Inviting you to seminars, events, or workshops
  • Responding to your queries and contact requests
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Ensuring Platform security and troubleshooting issues
  • Communicating with you and recording feedback

You can opt-out of certain communications by contacting us at sds@sdsadvocates.com.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information as follows:

  • To consultants, advisors, and third-party service providers authorized by us, strictly for relevant functions and under confidentiality obligations
  • To partners or other service providers, including those located outside India, if necessary for platform operation or as legally permitted
  • Aggregated information, not identifiable to individuals, may be shared for analytics or improvement purposes
  • If required by law, court order, government requests, or when necessary to protect our legal rights or ensure safety
  • Our Platform may link to third-party websites or services (“Third Party Services”) over which we have no control. Any collection or usage of data by such entities is governed by their own privacy policies.
  • We advise reviewing the privacy terms of any external sites before engaging with them. We are not liable for damages or disputes arising from third-party data practices.

6. Access, Updates, and Changes to Your Information

  • To review, update, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, contact us at sds@sdsadvocates.com.
  • Requests will be processed in a reasonable period unless retention is needed to comply with legal requirements.
  • We may verify your identity before processing such requests.
  • Deletion or alteration of information may impact your ability to use our Platform or avail services.

7. Security Measures

We adopt reasonable and appropriate security practices, including technical and organizational safeguards, to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, destruction, or other misuse. Access is restricted to employees, agents, and service providers bound by strict confidentiality.

We are not liable for breaches caused by circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to hacking, unauthorized system access, or force majeure events.

8. Retention of Information

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. We destroy or anonymize information within 5 years of it no longer being necessary unless required to keep it by law. After a period, data may be anonymized and retained for analytics or business purposes.

Withdrawal of consent or deletion of your information may result in discontinuation of access to the Platform.

9. Disclaimer

While we endeavour to protect your data privacy, no system is entirely secure. You assume full responsibility for your use of the Platform and the Internet. SDS Advocates does not guarantee that all information will remain private in every circumstance.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify SDS Advocates against claims or disputes arising from your disclosure of information to third parties through our Platform or otherwise.

11. Contact and Grievances

In accordance with the IT Act and applicable rules, if you have any questions, concerns, requests to access or update your data, grievances, or wish to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy or the Information Technology Act and applicable rules, please contact us at:

Office Address
SDS Advocates, 155, Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Pin-400021

You may also write to sds@sdsadvocates.com for all forms of communication related to privacy, data protection, requests, or any legal or general query concerning the website and your interaction with SDS Advocates.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page. By continuing to use our Platform, you consent to any updates or changes.