Privacy Policy
AECUS LEGAL is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This policy ("Policy") outlines how your information is collected, used, shared, and disclosed through https://www.aecuslegal.com/ (the "Website").
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1. The terms of this Policy govern your use of the Website and any content accessed, provided, or distributed on it. For client confidentiality, please refer to our terms of engagement.
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2. This Policy complies with the Information Technology Act 2000 and its rules (as amended). Terms used but not defined in this Policy will have the meaning assigned under the IT Act.
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3. While using the Website, we may collect the following types of information ("Personal Information"):
i. Contact information, including your name, job title, postal address, home or business address, phone numbers, fax number, and email.
ii. Business information processed as part of a project or client relationship, including instructions, payments, and requests.
iii. Your password for the Website or other password-protected platforms.
iv. Information from publicly available resources, integrity databases, and credit agencies.
v. Information about legal proceedings or litigation relevant to you or related third parties.
vi. Information about your experience, qualifications, or desired position with AECUS LEGAL.
vii. Other personal data, including preferences related to our legal services.
viii. Details of your visits to our premises.
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4. From time to time, we may also collect data about your membership in professional associations or details of any criminal records, where relevant.
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5. Your Personal Information will remain confidential and will be used to support your relationship with AECUS LEGAL. Any Sensitive Personal Information will be kept confidential as per Indian laws.
6. Comments, messages, blogs, etc., posted on public sections of the Website are not considered personal information under this Policy.
7. We may collect personal data when:
i. You or your organization browses, interacts, or makes an enquiry on the Website.
ii. You attend an AECUS LEGAL event or seminar.
iii. You or your organization offers to provide services to us.
8. In some cases, we collect personal data from third-party sources, including your organization, government agencies, credit reporting agencies, service providers, or publicly available records.
9. Providing personal data is voluntary, and there are no detrimental effects if you choose not to provide it.
10. AECUS LEGAL does not sell or rent Personal Information. We use it only for the following "Permitted Purposes":
i. To verify access to the Website and services.
ii. To provide legal advice or requested services.
iii. To manage your business relationship with AECUS LEGAL, including payments and support services.
iv. To comply with legal obligations, including antitrust, export, and anti-money laundering laws.
v. To analyze and improve services.
vi. To protect the security of our premises and systems.
vii. For insurance purposes.
viii. To monitor compliance with our policies.
ix. To identify persons authorized to trade on behalf of clients, customers, suppliers, and service providers.
x. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations worldwide.
xi. To enable vendors and service providers to deliver services subscribed to by you.
xii. To comply with court orders and exercise legal rights.
xiii. For any related purposes.
11. Where you have provided consent, we may also process your Personal Information to:
i. Communicate with you about legal developments, AECUS LEGAL services, and events.
ii. Inform you of customer surveys, marketing campaigns, contests, or events.
iii. Personalize communication through newsletter tracking or website analytics.
12. For marketing communications, we will seek your consent where required and allow you to opt out at any time. We will not use your Personal Information for automated decision-making or profiling.
13. We may process your personal data for the Permitted Purposes based on the following legal grounds:
i. Performance of client instructions or another contract with you or your organization.
ii. Compliance with legal obligations.
iii. Legitimate interests of AECUS LEGAL or third parties, provided they are not overridden by your rights.
14. Processing may also be based on your consent where expressly given.
15. We may share your Personal Information in these circumstances:
i. To provide legal services to our clients, where necessary.
ii. To gather feedback on our services.
iii. For anti-fraud and crime prevention with relevant organizations.
iv. In the event of legal proceedings or for dispute resolution.
v. To monitor website usage for development and improvement.
16. We will only disclose your Personal Information with your permission, where legally required, or to investigate fraudulent activities.
17. If you provide us with someone else’s Personal Information, you must ensure you have the right to disclose it
and that the individual is aware of this Policy.
18. We will take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information. It may be stored on our systems, those of our contractors, or in physical files.
19. AECUS LEGAL uses reasonable security measures as required under the IT Act to safeguard your Personal Information.
20. Your Personal Information may be stored in electronic or physical form. AECUS LEGAL may store or process it in countries other than India, in compliance with applicable laws.
21. AECUS LEGAL will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or misuse of your Personal Information due to events beyond our control (Force Majeure).
22. This Policy may be updated based on changes in business, legal, or regulatory requirements. Significant changes will be communicated to you.
23. We strive to maintain accurate records and encourage you to provide correct and updated information.
24. You have the right to review, access, and modify your Personal Information based on technical feasibility and applicable laws.
25. You can withdraw consent for your Sensitive Personal Information by emailing us at contact@aecuslegal.com. This will apply prospectively.
26. You can request deletion of your Sensitive Personal Information by contacting us.
27. Certain corrections or deletions may affect your registration or access to features. Some information cannot be deleted due to legal or law enforcement requirements.
28. We are committed to protecting your Personal Information and welcome any concerns or feedback at contact@aecuslegal.com.
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29. For any queries or comments, you can contact us at contact@aecuslegal.com or write to AECUS LEGAL, D-9, Basement, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi - 110013, or 71, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110002.