PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 22 August 2026
Business/Professional Name: Adv. Nitin Thakare
Address: Deep Jyoti Thakare Banglow, Gangapur Road, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422002
Contact: 9823091591
Email: Vandanathakare@gmail.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Adv. Nitin Thakare may collect, use, store, disclose, protect, and otherwise process personal information received through the official website, enquiry forms, email, telephone, WhatsApp, RCS, appointment facilities, and other digital communication channels.

Privacy and confidentiality are particularly important in the context of legal services. Adv. Nitin Thakare seeks to handle personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Indian law, professional obligations, contractual commitments, and the rules applicable to digital communication platforms.

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency regarding the categories of information that may be collected and the purposes for which such information may be processed.

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 form part of the evolving Indian data-protection framework. The Rules were notified in November 2025 and provide for phased commencement of different provisions. Accordingly, references in this Policy to applicable data-protection obligations are intended to apply as and when the relevant provisions become legally effective.

This Privacy Policy should also be read with the Terms & Conditions applicable to the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Adv. Nitin Thakare, the following categories of information may be collected.

A. User Information

We may collect information such as:

• Full name.
• Mobile number.
• WhatsApp number.
• Email address.
• Postal address.
• City and state.
• Information supplied through enquiry forms.
• Appointment information.
• Information about the nature of a legal enquiry.
• Documents or other information voluntarily provided for professional purposes.

Where a person becomes a client, additional information may be collected where reasonably necessary for the professional engagement and applicable legal or procedural requirements.

B. Device and Technical Information

When you access a website, certain technical information may automatically be processed, such as:

• IP address.
• Browser type.
• Device type.
• Operating system.
• Approximate location derived from technical information.
• Date and time of access.
• Website pages visited.
• Referral information.
• Basic security and diagnostic information.

Such information may be used for website security, technical maintenance, analytics, and improving website performance.

C. Cookies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain functionality, remember preferences, understand website usage, and support security.

Users may be able to manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

D. Message Data

When you voluntarily communicate through WhatsApp, RCS, email, telephone, or other communication channels, information associated with the communication may be processed.

This may include:

• Telephone number.
• Name or profile information made available by the platform.
• Message content.
• Attachments.
• Timestamps.
• Delivery and read information where available.
• Communication preferences.
• Appointment or enquiry details.
• Technical information associated with the message.

Third-party platforms may separately process information under their own privacy policies.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal information may be collected for legitimate and reasonably necessary purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries.
• Scheduling consultations or appointments.
• Communicating with clients.
• Providing professional legal services.
• Preparing or reviewing legal documents.
• Managing professional engagements.
• Communicating administrative information.
• Sending requested WhatsApp or RCS messages.
• Confirming appointments.
• Responding to requests received through digital channels.
• Maintaining professional and accounting records.
• Protecting Website and communication systems from misuse.
• Complying with applicable legal or professional obligations.
• Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.
• Improving Website functionality and user experience.

Information will not intentionally be collected for purposes unrelated to the stated or reasonably expected purpose without an appropriate legal basis.

4. Consent for WhatsApp & RCS Data Processing

Where WhatsApp or RCS is used for business communication, users may provide their mobile number directly, initiate communication, submit an enquiry, request an appointment, or otherwise provide a legitimate basis for communication.

Where consent is required, consent may be obtained through an online form, checkbox, message interaction, appointment process, or another appropriate mechanism.

Where applicable, users may withdraw consent for non-essential communications by contacting:

Phone: 9823091591
Email: Vandanathakare@gmail.com

Withdrawal of consent for optional communications may not affect processing that is necessary for an existing professional engagement, legal obligation, security purpose, or other lawful basis.

Users understand that WhatsApp and RCS are third-party communication services and that relevant platform providers may process information under their own terms and privacy policies.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending upon the nature and timing of the processing, personal information may be processed on one or more legally recognised grounds, including:

• Consent.
• Provision or performance of requested services.
• Compliance with applicable legal obligations.
• Compliance with professional obligations.
• Protection of legal rights and interests.
• Prevention, detection, or investigation of misuse or fraud.
• Other grounds permitted by applicable Indian law.

Where consent is the basis for processing, the user may have the right to withdraw consent, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

Nothing in this Policy is intended to create rights beyond those available under applicable law.

6. How We Use Collected Data

Adv. Nitin Thakare may use personal information to:

1. Respond to enquiries.
2. Contact users regarding requested services.
3. Schedule or modify appointments.
4. Communicate with clients regarding ongoing matters.
5. Review information necessary to determine whether a professional engagement may be accepted.
6. Conduct conflict checks where appropriate.
7. Prepare documents or provide professional assistance.
8. Maintain client and professional records.
9. Process agreed payments and expenses.
10. Send administrative notifications.
11. Provide requested WhatsApp or RCS communications.
12. Maintain communication records where professionally or legally appropriate.
13. Protect against spam, fraud, unauthorised access, and security incidents.
14. Meet legal, regulatory, accounting, or professional requirements.
15. Respond to lawful requests from courts, government authorities, regulators, or law-enforcement agencies.
16. Improve Website performance and digital services.

Adv. Nitin Thakare will seek to avoid using personal information for incompatible purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Personal information will generally be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, subject to applicable law and professional obligations.

Legal matters may require information to be retained for a longer period because of:

• Court proceedings.
• Limitation periods.
• Appeals or potential appeals.
• Professional record-keeping requirements.
• Accounting and taxation requirements.
• Regulatory obligations.
• Legal claims or disputes.
• Security and audit requirements.

When personal information is no longer reasonably required, it may be securely deleted, anonymised, archived, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with applicable requirements.

A request for deletion may not always be capable of immediate fulfilment where retention is legally required or reasonably necessary for establishing, exercising, or defending legal rights.

8. Data Sharing with Third Parties

Adv. Nitin Thakare does not intend to sell personal information to third parties.

Information may, where reasonably necessary and legally permitted, be shared with service providers or third parties such as:

Meta / WhatsApp

Where WhatsApp Business communication is used, relevant information may be processed by Meta and its applicable service providers in accordance with their own terms and privacy practices.

Google / RCS Providers

Where RCS or related messaging infrastructure is used, relevant information may be processed through Google or participating messaging and technology providers, depending on the configuration of the service.

Telecom Operators

RCS and mobile communication may involve telecommunications operators and network providers. Such providers may process technical and communication information necessary to provide messaging services.

Technology and Hosting Providers

The Website may rely on hosting, domain, email, security, analytics, backup, or technical service providers.

Professional and Legal Authorities

Information may be shared where necessary for legal proceedings, court requirements, statutory compliance, regulatory requests, or professional purposes authorised by the client.

Third parties receiving information may be subject to their own legal, contractual, technical, and privacy obligations.

9. Security Measures & Encryption

Adv. Nitin Thakare seeks to maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards appropriate to the nature of personal information processed.

Security measures may include:

• Access controls.
• Password protection.
• Restricted administrative access.
• Secure website configurations.
• Encryption where supported by the relevant system.
• Secure communication protocols.
• Device and account security practices.
• Backup and recovery procedures.
• Monitoring for suspicious activity.
• Secure disposal of information where appropriate.

No internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should therefore avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured or inappropriate channels.

Where WhatsApp or RCS provides encryption or security features, those features are provided by the relevant platform and may be subject to the platform’s own technical architecture and policies.

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies, pixels, logs, analytics technologies, or similar tools.

Cookies may be used for:

• Essential website functionality.
• Security.
• Remembering user preferences.
• Understanding traffic patterns.
• Measuring website performance.
• Improving user experience.
• Diagnosing technical problems.

Where third-party analytics or embedded services are used, those providers may process certain technical information according to their own policies.

Users may manage or block cookies using browser controls. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

11. Data Transfer & Storage (India-based)

Adv. Nitin Thakare intends, where reasonably practicable, to maintain relevant professional records and business information using service providers and systems appropriate for the professional requirements of the practice.

Some digital platforms, including messaging, email, hosting, analytics, backup, and technology providers, may process information through infrastructure located outside India or across multiple jurisdictions.

Where such processing occurs, it will be subject to applicable law, contractual arrangements, platform terms, and appropriate safeguards where required.

Users acknowledge that third-party services such as WhatsApp, RCS, email, hosting, and cloud systems may have their own infrastructure and data-processing arrangements.

12. User Rights (Access, Correction, Deletion)

Subject to applicable law, users may have rights relating to their personal information, including the ability to request:

• Confirmation regarding processing.
• Access to certain personal information.
• Correction of inaccurate information.
• Updating of outdated contact details.
• Deletion where legally permissible.
• Withdrawal of consent where consent is the applicable basis.
• Cessation of optional communications.
• Information regarding applicable grievance or complaint mechanisms.

Requests should be made using the contact details provided below.

Email: Vandanathakare@gmail.com
Phone: 9823091591

For security reasons, Adv. Nitin Thakare may need to verify the identity of a person making a request before taking action.

Certain requests may be refused or limited where permitted or required by law, professional confidentiality obligations, legal privilege, court proceedings, regulatory requirements, or legitimate record-retention requirements.

13. Policy for Children

The Website and professional legal services are not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly seek unnecessary personal information from children.

Where a legal matter legitimately concerns a minor, information may be collected from or through a parent, guardian, authorised representative, or another legally appropriate person.

Parents or guardians who believe that information relating to a child has been submitted improperly may contact Adv. Nitin Thakare using the details provided in this Policy.

Any processing involving children will be handled in accordance with applicable law and professional obligations.

14. Confidential Legal Information

Legal communications may contain confidential or privileged information.

However, users should understand that merely sending a message through a Website, WhatsApp, RCS, email, social media platform, or contact form does not automatically establish an advocate-client relationship or guarantee legal privilege in every circumstance.

Users should avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information before professional engagement is confirmed.

Once an advocate-client relationship is established, information will be handled in accordance with applicable professional confidentiality obligations and law.

Information may nevertheless be disclosed where disclosure is legally required, permitted by law, required by court or regulatory order, or necessary to comply with applicable professional obligations.

15. WhatsApp & RCS Communication Privacy

If you choose to communicate with Adv. Nitin Thakare through WhatsApp or RCS:

• Your telephone number may be visible to the relevant service provider.
• Message content may be processed to deliver the communication.
• Delivery, read, timestamp, and technical information may be generated.
• Platform providers may independently process information.
• Communications may be retained where necessary for professional, legal, security, or administrative purposes.
• You may request discontinuation of optional communications.

Users should not rely exclusively on WhatsApp or RCS for emergency legal deadlines or formal statutory service unless specifically advised that the communication method is legally appropriate.

Adv. Nitin Thakare does not guarantee delivery, availability, or uninterrupted operation of third-party messaging platforms.

16. Data Breach and Security Incidents

If Adv. Nitin Thakare becomes aware of a security incident involving personal information that requires notification under applicable law, appropriate steps will be taken in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

Depending on the nature and seriousness of an incident, this may include investigation, containment, remedial measures, communication with relevant authorities, and notification to affected persons where required.

Users should immediately report suspected unauthorised access or suspicious communications claiming to originate from Adv. Nitin Thakare.

17. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links or references to third-party websites, government websites, court portals, WhatsApp, RCS, payment providers, or other external services.

Adv. Nitin Thakare is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of independent third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies and terms of the relevant third-party service before providing information.

18. Updates to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in applicable Indian law.
• New data-protection requirements.
• Changes to WhatsApp or RCS functionality.
• Changes in technology.
• Changes in Website functionality.
• Changes in professional practice.
• Changes to third-party service providers.

The revised Policy will be published on the Website with an updated effective date where appropriate.

Users are encouraged to periodically review this page.

19. Governing Law (India)

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws applicable in India.

Privacy and data-processing practices shall be subject to applicable Indian data-protection legislation and other laws, regulations, rules, professional requirements, and regulatory directions applicable to the circumstances.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 should be read together with their respective commencement and enforcement provisions. The Government’s published notification provides for phased commencement of different provisions rather than treating every provision as effective on the same date.

Nothing in this Policy is intended to exclude rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded.

20. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests concerning personal information, communication preferences, or data-processing concerns, please contact:

Adv. Nitin Thakare
Deep Jyoti Thakare Banglow
Gangapur Road, Nashik
Maharashtra – 422002
PIN: 422002
Phone: 9823091591
Email: Vandanathakare@gmail.com

Privacy Commitment

Adv. Nitin Thakare respects the confidentiality and privacy of individuals who communicate through the Website and professional communication channels. Personal information will be handled responsibly and used for legitimate professional, administrative, legal, security, and communication purposes, subject to applicable Indian law and professional obligations.

Professional Notice

This Privacy Policy governs personal-data handling for the Website and related digital communication channels. It does not itself establish an advocate-client relationship, create legal representation, or constitute legal advice.

Before publication, the website operator should ensure that the actual forms, cookie tools, WhatsApp/RCS configuration, third-party providers, retention practices, and consent mechanisms match this Policy in practice.