Privacy Policy

Last Updated on: 27/08/2025

1. INTRODUCTION, APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE:

Aaroh Law (“the Firm”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) values and respects the privacy of every individual (“You”, “Your” or “User”) who accesses or interacts with its official website, located at www.aarohlaw.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Firm collects, receives, processes, stores, uses, discloses, and protects personal information of Users in accordance with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and any other applicable laws of India. Where applicable, this Policy is also prepared keeping in view the principles laid down under the anticipated Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (once enforced).

a. Applicability and Scope: This Privacy Policy applies to all Users of the Website, including but not limited to:

i. Individuals browsing the Website;

ii. Individuals submitting queries, requests, or information through contact forms, Google Forms, WhatsApp links, email communications, or any other medium made available on the Website;

iii. Individuals downloading resources such as toolkits, templates, or publications made available on the Website.

iv. This Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be accessible via hyperlinks or third-party integrations from the Website. Aaroh Law does not control or assume responsibility for the content, practices, or policies of such third-party sites.

b. Supplement to Terms and Conditions: This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of and shall be read in conjunction with the Website’s Terms & Conditions. By accessing or using this Website, You signify Your acceptance of both this Privacy Policy and the Terms & Conditions published at www.aarohlaw.com. If You do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy or the Terms & Conditions, You are advised to immediately discontinue use of the Website.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT:

In the course of Your interaction with the Website, Aaroh Law may collect and process the following categories of personal information that You voluntarily provide:

a. Personal Information Provided by You:

i. Full Name
ii. Email Address
iii. Contact Number

iv. Any other personal information You may voluntarily provide while filling out and submitting the contact form available on the Website; responding to Google Forms issued by the Firm; initiating communication via the WhatsApp link provided on the Website; subscribing to publications, newsletters, or toolkits, if applicable; or corresponding with the Firm via email or any other available medium.

b. Information Automatically Collected?

i. As of the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy, Aaroh Law does not collect any information automatically from Your device or browser, including but not limited to cookies, IP addresses, browser type, device information, or usage patterns. In the event that the Firm intends to use such automated tracking technologies in the future (including but not limited to cookies, analytics services, or similar tools), this Privacy Policy shall be appropriately amended and updated, and You will be notified and Your consent will be sought where required under applicable law.

ii. Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI): The Website does not collect or process any Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) as defined under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, such as, Passwords, Financial information (e.g., bank account, credit/debit card details), Physical, physiological, or mental health condition, Sexual orientation, Medical records and history, Biometric information.

iii. In the event that the Firm requires any such information in the future for any specific purpose, Your prior written consent will be obtained corresponding to every minute information, if collected for a specific purpose and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

3. PURPOSE OF COLLECTION AND USE?

a. The personal information collected by Aaroh Law through its Website is used solely for the following legitimate purposes, in accordance with applicable laws and professional ethical obligations:

b. To Respond to Your Inquiries or Requests: To process and respond to queries, messages, or requests submitted by You through contact forms, Google Forms, email, or the WhatsApp link provided on the Website. Additionally, to provide clarification or additional information regarding the Firm’s services, practice areas, toolkits, publications, or any other resources made available on the Website.

c. To Provide Legal Resources and Publications: To enable You to access or download toolkits, templates, blogs, publications, and legal updates made available on the Website. Further, to send You newsletters, updates on legal developments, or other materials that You may have voluntarily subscribed to or requested.

d. To Improve the Website and User Experience: To review and improve the Website’s content, presentation, and functionality to enhance the User experience. To ensure the Website is relevant, informative, and aligned with the needs of its intended audience, Please note that no cookies or automated tracking tools are currently in use for this purpose as of the Effective Date.

e. To Ensure Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Obligations: To ensure adherence to applicable Indian laws, rules, and regulations, including the Bar Council of India Rules which govern professional conduct, advertising restrictions, and communications by Advocates. To comply with any obligation imposed by law, judicial, or regulatory authorities.

f. To Protect the Firm’s Legal Rights and Prevent Misuse: To safeguard the integrity, security, and proper functioning of the Website, to detect and prevent fraudulent, unauthorized, or unlawful activities or misuse of the Website and its resources. Further, to enforce the Firm’s legal rights and remedies under applicable law, including the Terms & Conditions of the Website.

g. Aaroh Law does not collect personal information for the purposes of marketing, advertising or promotional activities, nor does it engage in profiling, automated decision-making or targeted advertising.

4. LAWFUL BASIS OF PROCESSING:

Aaroh Law processes Your personal information only when there is a lawful basis to do so. The collection, use, and processing of Your personal information is justified on one or more of the following legal grounds:

a. Consent: Processing of Your personal information is based on the express or implied consent You provide when:

i. You submit information voluntarily through contact forms, Google Forms, WhatsApp links, or email;

ii. You request toolkits, publications, newsletters, or other resources;

iii. You communicate or engage with the Firm through any channel made available on the Website.

iv. You may withdraw Your consent at any time by contacting Us at discover@aarohlaw.com, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

b. Compliance with Legal Obligations: Processing may be necessary to comply with legal obligations, including but not limited to:

i. Adherence to applicable Indian laws and regulations, such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, the SPDI Rules, 2011, and the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975;

ii. Responding to lawful requests, notices, or directions from regulatory or judicial authorities.

c. Legitimate Interests: Processing may also be necessary to pursue the legitimate interests of Aaroh Law, provided such interests are not overridden by Your fundamental rights and freedoms. Such legitimate interests include:

i. Operating and managing the Website;

ii. Responding to User requests or inquiries;

iii. Preventing misuse, unauthorized access, or unlawful activities related to the Website;

iv. Protecting the Firm’s legal rights and interests.

d. Performance of a Contract (If Applicable in Future): Should You formally engage Aaroh Law for professional services in the future through a service agreement or retainer, processing of Your personal data may become necessary for the performance of such contractual obligations.

5. DATA RETENTION: Aaroh Law retains personal information collected through the Website only for as long as is reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law, regulatory obligations, or professional standards.

a. General Retention Period: Personal information voluntarily submitted by You through contact forms, Google Forms, WhatsApp links, or email shall be retained for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months from the date of its receipt, unless:

i. The purpose for which the data was collected requires retention for a longer period (such as ongoing communication or request resolution);

ii. You have explicitly consented to a longer retention period (e.g., subscription to newsletters or updates);

iii. Retention is required to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.

b. Retention for Legal Obligations and Disputes: Personal data may be retained beyond the standard retention period where such retention is necessary to:

i. Comply with legal or regulatory requirements;

ii. Exercise or defend legal claims;

iii. Enforce Aaroh Law’s rights under applicable law, including the Terms & Conditions governing Website use.

c. Data Disposal: Upon the expiry of the applicable retention period or upon Your request for deletion (subject to applicable legal exceptions), the Firm shall take reasonable steps to ensure that such personal data is securely deleted, de-identified, or anonymized to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

d. No Retention of Sensitive Personal Data: As Aaroh Law does not collect or process Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI) under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, no such data is stored or retained.

6. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION:

a. Aaroh Law treats all personal information collected through the Website with strict confidentiality and does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose Your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. However, Your personal information may be disclosed under the following limited circumstances, in accordance with applicable laws:

b. Legal and Regulatory Obligations: Your personal information may be disclosed where such disclosure is required to Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental or judicial requests; Respond to orders, subpoenas, court proceedings, or regulatory inquiries; Enforce the Firm’s legal rights or defend against legal claims.

c. Service Providers and Partners: In limited cases, Aaroh Law may engage third-party service providers (such as website hosting, email services, or IT security providers) for the operation and maintenance of the Website. Such third parties are contractually bound to:

i. Maintain the confidentiality and security of Your personal information;

ii. Process personal data strictly as per instructions from Aaroh Law;

iii. Use the data solely for the purpose of rendering services to Aaroh Law and not for any independent commercial purpose.

iv. As of the Effective Date of this Policy, no such third-party processors are engaged in connection with this Website.

d. Protection of Rights and Property: Personal information may be disclosed when such disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

i. Prevent or detect fraud, unauthorized use, or misuse of the Website;

ii. Protect the rights, property, or safety of Aaroh Law, its users, or the public at large;

iii. Enforce compliance with the Terms & Conditions governing the use of this Website.

e. Cross-Border Data Transfers: As of the Effective Date, Aaroh Law does not transfer personal information outside India. Should any cross-border transfer of personal information be required in the future, such transfer shall be made in compliance with applicable data protection laws of the appropriate jurisdiction, and You will be informed and, where required, Your explicit consent will be sought.

7. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES:

a. Current Use of Cookies: As of the Effective Date of this Privacy Policy, Aaroh Law does not use any cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, or similar tracking technologies on its Website to collect or process User data automatically. You may browse and use the Website without the need for cookies or any other automated data collection tools.

b. Future Implementation: In the event that Aaroh Law intends to deploy cookies or similar technologies in the future—such as for the purpose of enhancing user experience, analyzing Website performance, or enabling certain functionalities, this Privacy Policy shall be updated accordingly.

Where required by applicable law, You shall be:

i. Notified regarding the use of such cookies or tracking tools;

ii. Provided with clear information regarding the nature and purpose of such tools; and

iii. Given an opportunity to consent to or manage Your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

c. Third-Party Cookies: At present, Aaroh Law does not permit or engage third-party services (such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, or social media plugins) that use cookies or similar technologies on its Website. Should such third-party services be introduced in the future, Users will be informed, and any applicable consent requirements shall be duly complied with.

8. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA:

a. Aaroh Law is committed to ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the personal information it collects, stores, and processes through its Website. The Firm adopts reasonable security practices and procedures, as mandated under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, to protect User data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

b. Security Measures Implemented: To safeguard personal data, Aaroh Law employs, but is not limited to, the following security measures:

i. Restricted and role-based access to personal data;

ii. Use of secure servers and hosting services;

iii. Encryption of data transmission where applicable;

iv. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities or unauthorized access;

v. Implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to prevent accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or misuse of data.

c. Limitations of Security: While Aaroh Law endeavors to protect Your personal information through commercially reasonable means, You acknowledge that:

i. No method of data transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage, is fully secure or error-free;

ii. The Firm cannot guarantee absolute security of Your personal data against all cyber threats or unauthorized third-party access beyond its reasonable control.

d. Accordingly, Aaroh Law disclaims liability for any unauthorized access or breach that occurs despite the implementation of reasonable security safeguards, except to the extent required under applicable law.

e. User Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of any personal information You voluntarily disclose on the Website or in communications with Aaroh Law. The Firm is not responsible for any breach or misuse of Your personal data resulting from Your failure to secure such information.

9. YOUR RIGHTS:

a. Aaroh Law respects Your rights concerning Your personal information and is committed to facilitating the exercise of such rights in accordance with applicable Indian data protection laws, including the principles anticipated under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Subject to applicable laws, You are entitled to exercise the following rights in relation to Your personal data collected by Aaroh Law:

b. Right to Access: You have the right to request confirmation as to whether Aaroh Law holds any personal data about You and to obtain a copy of such data, subject to reasonable administrative charges where permitted by law.

c. Right to Correction: You may request correction or rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information held by the Firm to ensure that such information remains accurate, complete, and up to date.

d. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where the processing of Your personal data is based on Your consent, You may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting us at discover@aarohlaw.com. Upon receipt of such withdrawal, Aaroh Law shall cease processing Your personal data unless required to do so under applicable law.

e. Right to Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of Your personal information in the following circumstances:

i. Where the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected;

ii. Where You have withdrawn consent;

iii. Where the processing is unlawful.

f. Such requests will be honoured unless retention is required under applicable law or for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

g. Right to Grievance Redressal: If You believe that Your rights under this Privacy Policy or applicable law have been violated, You may raise a grievance with the designated Grievance Officer whose details are provided in Clause 11 of this Policy.

h. Limitation of Rights: The above rights are subject to reasonable limitations and exceptions under applicable laws, including circumstances where retention or processing of data is required by law, court order, or regulatory direction.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY:

a. Aaroh Law is committed to protecting the privacy of minors and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws concerning children’s personal information.

b. Intended Audience: The Website is intended solely for use by individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older and who are competent to contract under the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.

c. No Known Collection of Data from Minors: Aaroh Law does not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18 years. If You are under 18 years of age, You may use this Website only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who consents to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

d. Parental/Guardian Consent: If Aaroh Law and its representatives becomes aware that personal information has been inadvertently collected from a minor without verifiable parental or guardian consent, such information shall be promptly deleted from its records.

e. Reporting of Inadvertent Collection: If You believe that a minor may have provided personal data to Aaroh Law through this Website without appropriate consent, please notify Us immediately at discover@aarohlaw.com so that We may take appropriate corrective action.

11. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL:

a. In compliance with the requirements of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, Aaroh Law has appointed a Grievance Officer to address any concerns, complaints, or grievances relating to the processing of personal data or this Privacy Policy.

Grievance Officer Details:
Name: Advocate, Rohan Sharma
Email: rohan@aarohlaw.com
Contact Number: +91 9619854572

b. Manner of Filing a Grievance: If You have any concerns or grievances regarding:

i. The processing of Your personal information;

ii. This Privacy Policy or

iii. Any other matter relating to Your privacy rights under applicable law,

You may submit a written grievance to the Grievance Officer via the contact details mentioned above. The Email must be sent with subject line as “Grievance Reporting”

c. Grievance Redressal Timeline: Your grievance will be acknowledged within thirty-six (36) hours of receipt. Aaroh Law endeavours to resolve all grievances within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

12. MODIFICATIONS AND UPDATES:

a. Aaroh Law reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Privacy Policy at its sole discretion, from time to time, to reflect changes in applicable laws or regulations; Industry practices; the Website’s data processing activities; or technological developments or enhancements to the Website.

b. Notification of Changes: Whenever material changes are made to this Privacy Policy, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”. Users are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how Aaroh Law protects and processes their personal information.

c. Continued Use Deemed Acceptance: Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes Your deemed acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If You do not agree with any modifications, You are advised to discontinue use of the Website.

13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

a. The Privacy Policy is framed in compliance with the following applicable laws, rules and regulations in force in India:

i. The Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended)

ii. The Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011

iii. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

iv. The Indian Contract Act, 1872

v. Any other applicable laws, rules, regulations, or judicial interpretations from time to time.

Additionally, this Policy anticipates compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in the absence of official rules and guidelines in connection with the application of Data Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

b. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, including any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, or breach, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts, forums at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. You hereby expressly waive any objection to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts on the ground of inconvenience or otherwise.