Privacy Notice
How we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.
Ownership and Scope
Minara Legal, together with its group entities, affiliates, and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Firm”, “we”, or “us”), is the owner and operator of the website www.minaralegal.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Notice explains in detail how we collect, use, store, disclose, and otherwise process Personal Data when you access or use the Website.
Acceptance of this Privacy Notice
Please read this Privacy Notice carefully before you use the Website or submit any Personal Data to us.
By (i) clicking “I Agree”, “Accept”, or any similar button; or (ii) continuing to browse or use the Website; or (iii) by voluntarily providing your Personal Data to us through the Website or otherwise in connection with it, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Notice and that you consent to the collection and processing of your Personal Data as described herein.
If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Notice, you should refrain from using the Website and from providing any Personal Data to us. If you have already provided Personal Data and wish to withdraw your consent, you may do so at any time by contacting us at the communication details provided in Section 16 below. Please note that withdrawal of consent may limit or restrict your ability to use certain functionalities of the Website or receive certain services.
If you are accessing or using the Website, or providing any Personal Data, on behalf of another person or on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you are duly authorised to (i) bind such person or organisation to this Privacy Notice; and (ii) share their Personal Data with us. In such circumstances, references to “you” in this Privacy Notice shall be deemed to include such person or organisation. If you do not have such authority, you should not use the Website or provide any Personal Data on their behalf.
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, “Personal Data” means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person, or to an identifiable entity or contact person, and that is provided to us or collected by us in connection with the Website or our interactions with you.
We may collect the following categories of Personal Data (depending on your interaction with us and the Website):
| Sr. No. | Personal Data Collected | Purpose of Collecting Personal Data |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic identification details (name, employer name, organisational affiliation, designation, professional title/position) | To identify and verify individuals interacting with us or engaging our services |
| 2 | Contact details (email address, office address, postal address, contact number(s)) | To communicate with you regarding our services, queries, or correspondence |
| 3 | Application and recruitment data (CV/resume, cover letter, references, work experience, education, skills, qualifications) | To evaluate and process applications for roles or internships with us |
| 4 | Onboarding and background information (identification details, professional/regulatory info, third-party verification data) | To conduct client acceptance, conflict checks, know-your-client (KYC), and due diligence processes |
| 5 | Usage and technical data (IP address, device identifiers, browser type, OS, access times, pages viewed, clickstream data) | To monitor Website performance, ensure security, and analyse user interaction for improvements |
| 6 | Marketing and communication preferences (newsletter/event preferences, opt-in/opt-out choices) | To send relevant updates, legal news, event invitations, and manage communication preferences |
| 7 | Social media information (profile data, interaction data from LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) | To engage with users on third-party platforms and understand audience interaction with our content |
| 8 | Any other voluntarily provided information or data from publicly available/third-party sources | To support legitimate business purposes arising from ongoing engagement or correspondence |
Accuracy and Responsibility for Information
You are responsible for ensuring that the Personal Data you provide us is accurate, complete, and up to date. If any of your details change, you are encouraged to inform us so that our records remain current and accurate.
If you provide Personal Data relating to another individual or on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have the requisite authority and, where necessary, have obtained any required consents to share such information with us and to permit us to process it in accordance with this Privacy Notice.
Cookies
When you visit or use the Website, we may employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect certain information with a view to improving the functionality, security, and overall user experience of the Website. Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it.
The cookies and tracking technologies that we may use include, without limitation:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic security features. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Analytical or performance cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously on, for example, pages visited, time spent on each page, and technical performance.
- Targeting or advertising cookies: These cookies may record your visit to the Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. They help us or our service providers deliver content or information that may be more relevant to your interests.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies by default, but you may usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie. If you choose to disable or reject cookies, some parts of the Website may still be accessible, although certain features or functionalities may not work optimally.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your Personal Data for one or more of the following purposes, as may be applicable:
- to operate, manage, administer, maintain, and improve the Website, our services, and our internal systems;
- to respond to your queries, requests, or communications, and to otherwise manage our relationship and interactions with you;
- to consider and process applications for employment, internships, or other positions, and to manage any recruitment or onboarding processes;
- to carry out client acceptance procedures, due diligence, conflict checks, and other risk management and compliance activities;
- to generate aggregated statistics or analytical reports relating to the usage and performance of the Website;
- to send you legal updates, newsletters, event invitations, thought leadership content, announcements, or other information that we believe may be of interest to you;
- to maintain internal records, documentation, and archives;
- to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations, including responding to lawful requests, court orders, or government or regulatory authorities;
- to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims and to protect our rights, property, and interests; and
- for any other purpose that is compatible with the purposes described above, or that is disclosed to you at the time of collection.
Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell, lease, or trade your Personal Data to third parties for their independent marketing purposes. We may, however, share your Personal Data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers and vendors: We may engage trusted third parties to provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, IT support, data storage, analytics, recruitment management, email delivery, or other operational assistance.
- Business transfers: In the event of a proposed or actual merger, acquisition, reorganisation, sale of business or assets, or other similar transaction, Personal Data may be disclosed to prospective or actual counterparties, their advisers, or successors, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
- Legal or regulatory disclosures: We may disclose Personal Data where we believe such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
Data Retention
We aim to retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for such longer period as may be required or permitted by applicable law, professional obligations, or legitimate business needs.
If you make a reasonable written request that your Personal Data be deleted, we will endeavour to comply with such request subject to our legal or professional obligations and legitimate business needs.
Security Measures
We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These may include the use of secure servers, firewalls, access controls, and other measures commensurate with the nature of the information and the risks involved.
While we strive to safeguard Personal Data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and you acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.
Your Rights in Relation to Personal Data
Subject to applicable law, you may have one or more of the following rights in relation to the Personal Data that we hold about you:
- the right to request access to, or copies of, your Personal Data;
- the right to request correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Data;
- the right to request deletion or erasure of your Personal Data in appropriate circumstances;
- the right to request restriction on the processing of your Personal Data under certain conditions;
- the right to object to the processing of your Personal Data, including for direct marketing purposes, where applicable;
- the right to withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent; and
- such other rights as may be available to you under applicable data protection or privacy laws from time to time.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intentionally directed at, nor intended to be used by, individuals under the age of 16 years. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under 16 without the prior, verifiable consent of their parent or legal guardian.
If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that a child under their responsibility has provided Personal Data to us without appropriate consent, they may contact us and we will take reasonable steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable law.
Communications, Marketing, and Opt-Out
We may, from time to time, send you communications relating to our services, legal developments, publications, newsletters, events, or other information that we consider may be relevant or of interest to you.
You may choose at any time to stop receiving such communications by following the “unsubscribe” or opt-out instructions included in each such email, or by contacting us at ip@minaralegal.com.
Third-Party Websites and Applications
The Website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for, and do not endorse, the content, security, or privacy practices of any such third parties. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies applicable to those websites before providing any Personal Data to them.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Notice shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of India. You agree that the courts having jurisdiction over Mumbai, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Notice.
Updates to this Privacy Notice
We may revise or update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, technological developments, or our internal practices. Any updated version will be posted on the Website with a revised “last updated” date. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Notice.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice or our handling of Personal Data, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
Email: ip@minaralegal.com
Postal Address: 71, Kumtha Street, Bhagwan Bhavan, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.