Last updated: January 1, 2025 | Version 1.0
1. Introduction
Nyaya Siddhanta is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform. This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Full name, email address, phone number
- Date of birth, gender, current and permanent address
- Profile photo / avatar
Professional Information:
- Law degree, university, graduation year
- Bar Council enrollment number and state (for advocates)
- Organisation name and internship details (for interns)
- Specialisation, years of practice, courts of practice
- Uploaded documents (ID cards, certificates, sanad)
Technical Information:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, features used, session duration
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To verify your professional credentials
- To display your public profile (based on your privacy settings)
- To send important notifications and updates
- To process payments and issue invoices
- To improve our platform and services
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Privacy Controls
You have full control over what information is visible on your public profile. By default, only your name and designation are visible. You can choose to show or hide your email, phone, address, date of birth, bio, and social links from your account settings.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share your information only:
- With your explicit consent
- As required by Indian law or court order
- With payment gateway providers for transaction processing
- With service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- 256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Encrypted storage for sensitive documents
- Role-based access controls
- Regular security audits
7. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant authority
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required by law. Upon account deletion, personal data is removed within 30 days, except where retention is required for legal compliance.
9. Contact for Privacy Matters
For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@nyayasiddhanta.com