BRK Law Offices (collectively referred to herein as “BRK”) is firmly committed to safeguarding the privacy, integrity, and confidentiality of all personal information obtained, collected, or otherwise received through our official website (www.brklawoffices.com) and any associated services provided therein. BRK recognises and fully appreciates the critical importance of personal data privacy and is dedicated to ensuring that your personal information is handled with the utmost care, protected by robust security standards, and maintained strictly in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) comprehensively details BRK’s policies, procedures, and practices regarding the collection, use, processing, storage, disclosure, management, and protection of personal information provided by users.

1. This Policy strictly adheres to and complies with the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with all associated rules enacted thereunder, and any other applicable Indian statutes, regulations, guidelines, notifications, and standards issued by competent regulatory or statutory authorities.

2.  BRK explicitly clarifies that this Policy has been meticulously drafted to ensure rigorous compliance with Indian data protection and privacy laws. It provides a clear, detailed, and comprehensive framework to govern BRK’s legal obligations and your rights concerning personal data, fostering transparency and promoting trust.

3.  Any disputes, controversies, claims, or legal proceedings arising out of, relating to, or connected with this Policy—including, but not limited to, issues regarding its validity, interpretation, implementation, compliance, enforcement, or alleged breach—shall exclusively be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts located at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

3.1. By accessing BRK’s website, services, or otherwise engaging with BRK, Users expressly consent and submit themselves irrevocably and unconditionally to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Bengaluru. Users further waive any right or claim to object or challenge this jurisdiction on grounds of inconvenience, lack of jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, or similar jurisdictional objections.

4.  During your use of BRK’s official website and associated services, BRK may collect, store, process, and manage various categories of personal information (“Personal Information“), strictly in compliance with applicable Indian laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following:

4.1. BRK may collect your full name, including titles, job title or designation, residential address, business or professional address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses.

4.2. BRK may collect and process professional or employment-related information essential for managing client relationships, contracts, or engagements. Such information includes instructions provided by you, project or case details, contractual arrangements, records of payments made or received, specific requests, project communications, and any additional business interactions or exchanges necessary for the effective provision of legal services.

4.3. BRK may collect and securely store usernames, passwords, or authentication credentials used by you to access the BRK website or other password-protected platforms or digital services made available by BRK.

4.4. BRK may obtain information from publicly accessible resources such as government registries, online databases, court records, websites, integrity databases, credit rating agencies, or other third-party sources, strictly as permitted under applicable laws. This may include background checks, reputational due diligence, credit evaluations, or similar third-party sourced information.

4.5. BRK may collect and process information regarding relevant litigation, legal disputes, regulatory actions, investigations, or proceedings involving or affecting you, or third parties connected with you. This includes information necessary for compliance with antitrust regulations, anti-corruption laws, anti-money laundering statutes, sanctions compliance, conflict checks, and other legal or regulatory requirements governing BRK’s practice and operations.

4.6. BRK may collect personal information related to your professional background, academic qualifications, employment history, references, professional credentials, and career preferences in connection with job applications, internship requests, or career inquiries submitted voluntarily by you. The collection of such information is based solely on your explicit consent.

4.7. BRK may collect personal information regarding your personal interests, preferences, and interactions, even if such information is not directly related to the provision of legal services. This is aimed at improving client engagement, personalised communications, tailored services, targeted marketing, and enhancing your overall client experience.

4.8. BRK automatically collects technical data and usage information during your visits and interactions with the website or digital services. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, timestamps of visits, session duration, browsing patterns, cookies, session tokens, and other data gathered via analytics and similar automated tracking technologies.

4.9. BRK may collect personal data related to your visits to BRK’s physical offices or premises. This information may include security logs, CCTV footage (where installed), entry and exit times, identity verification provided upon entry, and other data relevant for maintaining security, safety, and adherence to applicable policies and regulatory compliance.

BRK assures that all personal information mentioned above is collected transparently, lawfully, purposefully, and securely, strictly in accordance with relevant data protection laws, regulations, and best practices. By accessing BRK’s website and using BRK’s services, you explicitly consent to BRK’s collection, storage, processing, and utilisation of your personal information as comprehensively detailed herein.

5. BRK may collect, process, and store Sensitive Personal Data or Information (“SPDI”) including, but not limited to, passwords or authentication data, financial information such as bank account details, credit or debit card information, health records or medical information, and biometric identifiers when necessary for providing specific legal services, strictly in accordance with the Law. All SPDI is collected solely with your explicit consent and exclusively for clearly defined, lawful, and necessary purposes directly related to the legal services offered by BRK. You have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent to the processing of SPDI at any time; however, please be aware that such refusal or withdrawal may impact BRK’s ability to deliver certain services or fulfil specific legal obligations.

6. Any personal or sensitive personal information disclosed voluntarily by you in public forums on our website is not covered under this Policy and will be publicly accessible.

7. Your Personal Information will be kept confidential by BRK to the maximum extent possible and shall be used solely to support and facilitate your relationship with BRK. Any Sensitive Personal Information collected by BRK will be maintained in strict confidentiality, processed securely, and safeguarded in compliance with applicable Indian laws, and other relevant privacy regulations.

8. BRK collects Personal Information only under clearly defined, lawful, and transparent circumstances. The collection of such information occurs through multiple channels and interactions that facilitate our provision of legal services, enable effective client engagement, support our compliance with legal obligations, and enhance your overall user experience. Specifically, your Personal Information may be collected through the following means:

8.1. BRK may collect your Personal Information through registration forms available on our official website (www.brklawoffices.com).

8.2. BRK may obtain your information during client onboarding processes, including initial client consultations, conflict checks, and contractual documentation.

8.3. Your information may be collected through online consultation forms, requests for legal advice, or other interactions initiated through our digital services.

8.4. BRK may collect personal information submitted through employment applications, recruitment processes, or career-related inquiries.

8.5. Your Personal Information may also be collected via direct communication channels, including email correspondence, telephonic interactions, or messages exchanged through our official online platform.

8.6. BRK automatically collects certain technical data and usage information through cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar tracking technologies when you access or interact with our website or digital services.

9. BRK collects, stores, and processes your Personal Information strictly for legitimate, clearly defined, and permitted purposes. Such purposes are directly related to the professional legal services provided by BRK, maintaining regulatory compliance, facilitating efficient client relationships, and enhancing your overall experience. Specifically, your Personal Information will be used for the following permitted purposes:

9.1. To provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to you, including handling litigation, negotiations, dispute resolution, and advisory services.

9.2. To process, maintain, and manage client relationships effectively, including conflict checks, client onboarding, communications, and ongoing interactions necessary to deliver professional legal services.

9.3. To undertake billing, invoicing, financial management, payment processing, and related accounting functions arising from our professional relationship.

9.4. To comply with statutory, legal, regulatory, or professional obligations, including compliance with judicial orders, governmental regulations, professional standards, and other applicable laws.

9.5. To manage employment and recruitment processes, including reviewing job applications, conducting interviews, verifying credentials, onboarding employees, and maintaining employment-related records.

9.6. To facilitate clear and efficient communication with you, responding promptly to your queries, requests, complaints, or feedback regarding BRK’s services or interactions.

9.7. To improve, analyse, and optimise our website, digital platforms, client experience, and overall quality of legal services provided, including usage analysis, website enhancement, and personalised user experience.

10. We rely upon your explicit consent for collection, use, and processing of your personal information. Consent is obtained electronically or in writing, clearly setting forth the purpose of processing. Consent can be withdrawn anytime, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.

11. BRK processes your Personal Information lawfully, transparently, and solely on the grounds of your explicit consent, compliance with statutory or regulatory obligations, necessity for the performance of contractual obligations or delivery of requested services, and legitimate business interests pursued by BRK, provided that such processing does not adversely impact your privacy rights.

12. BRK will not disclose your Personal Information without your explicit consent, except when required by law, judicial or statutory authorities, or to comply with lawful orders; to protect and defend BRK’s legal rights and interests; or when sharing such information with affiliates or third-party service providers strictly necessary for performing legal services, provided such disclosures are governed by stringent confidentiality agreements ensuring the protection and security of your Personal Information.

13. When providing third-party information to us, you warrant that such disclosure is lawful, consensual, and compliant with applicable laws. You are obligated to inform such third parties of this disclosure and our privacy practices.

14. BRK employs comprehensive security practices consistent with industry standards, including secure servers, firewalls, SSL encryption technology, regular security audits, periodic vulnerability assessments, controlled employee access based strictly on necessity, and regular training in data privacy and security. However, despite these robust precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and thus absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

15. All Personal Information collected by BRK is stored securely within India. For international clients or transactions, Personal Information may occasionally be transferred outside India, subject to stringent compliance with applicable Indian laws and international data protection regulations. BRK ensures adequate safeguards are consistently implemented to provide comparable levels of data protection and security during such international transfers.

16. BRK shall not be held liable for any damage, loss, or breach of Personal Information arising directly or indirectly from events beyond BRK’s reasonable control (“Force Majeure”). Such events include, without limitation, natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, fires, pandemics, acts of terrorism, war, riots, civil unrest, government or regulatory restrictions, unexpected legislative changes, cyber-attacks, hacking incidents, system outages, power failures, network disruptions, or any other unforeseen circumstances which BRK could neither reasonably predict nor prevent, despite exercising comprehensive and commercially reasonable security practices.

17. We reserve the right to amend, update, or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

18. You have the right to review, update, or correct your personal information held by us by submitting a request through our contact information provided below. We undertake reasonable measures to ensure that your information remains accurate and up to date.

19. You may withdraw consent or request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. Such withdrawal or deletion requests may restrict or terminate our ability to provide certain services, subject to legal obligations requiring retention.

20. Should you have queries, concerns, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact email address

21. We welcome user feedback and communications. However, be advised that any personal or sensitive personal information voluntarily disclosed in comments or public communications on our platforms is visible publicly, and we disclaim responsibility for misuse of such information by third parties.

By using our website and services, you expressly consent to our collection, use, processing, and storage of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

BRK LAW OFFICES
BENGALURU, INDIA