Effective Date: 01 June 2025

Defender's Bloc is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website [insert website URL], engage with us, or use our legal services. Please read this carefully to understand how we handle your data in accordance with Indian laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any details you share while seeking legal consultation or using our services. Additionally, we may collect non-personal data such as browser information, IP address, and website usage statistics through cookies and tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide legal advice and services.

• Respond to your queries and requests.

• Communicate important updates, newsletters, or regulatory/legal insights (with your consent).

• Improve our website functionality, security, and client experience.

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. Your information may be shared only in the following situations:

• With trusted third-party service providers (such as IT support, communication tools, or data storage providers) who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

• When required by Indian law, regulations, or legal proceedings (including directions from courts, tribunals, or government authorities).

• During restructuring, merger, or professional transitions, with prior notice to you.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices and procedures, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, as required under the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011. However, please note that no electronic transmission or storage system is entirely secure.

5. Your Rights

As per Indian law, you have the right to:

• Access and review the personal data we hold about you.

• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information.

• Withdraw consent for data processing (subject to legal and contractual restrictions).

• Request deletion of your personal information, unless retention is required by law or professional obligations.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and provide customized content. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to comply with evolving legal requirements or to reflect changes in our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.