Wadia Ghandy & Co. (“Wadia Ghandy” or “our” or “we” or “us”) recognizes the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting the privacy and privacy choices of our online visitors and others whose Personal Information (as defined below) we receive. This Privacy Policy describes our policies and practices on the collection, use, disclosure, storage and security of information on “www.wadiaghandy.com” or any website or other online resource owned, operated or controlled by us (“Sites”), and also applies to Personal Information which we obtain through any individual and process other than through the Sites (for example, including but not limited to Personal Information about our staff, associates, attorneys, advocates, solicitors, consultants, clients, vendors and service providers or any other individual having any association with us in the course of our activities).

The term “Personal Information” means any data or information that relates to a natural individual / person, which, either directly or indirectly, itself or in combination with other information is capable of identifying such individual / person.

Please note that our Sites might offer links to other websites that are owned or controlled by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to Wadia Ghandy. We do not control or endorse the content of any third-party sites and cannot accept responsibility for the privacy practices of any websites not controlled by us. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

This Privacy Policy hereinafter deals with the following aspects:

•  Information We Collect on Our Sites
• Information Provided to Us Outside the Sites
•  How We Use the Information We Collect
•  Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
•  Your Privacy Choices
•  Children’s Privacy
•  Our Commitment to Data Security and Protection
•  If You Have Concerns about Your Personal Information
•  Changes to Our Privacy Policy

INFORMATION WE COLLECT ON OUR SITES

We have designed our Sites so that visitors can navigate and view Site content without having to provide any personal contact details to us, such as their name, address, e-mail or telephone number.

This section describes information that visitors might choose to provide voluntarily, as well as our practices for the automatic collection and use of visitors’ device-related information and analytics information, such as visitors’ IP addresses and information about how visitors navigate through the Sites.

Information You Provide

Through your use of the Sites, you may choose to provide us with Personal Information that identifies you or your family members. This Personal Information may include a person’s name, postal or e-mail address, phone number, national identifying number, or any other information that would allow us to identify or contact you. For example, a person applying for a job may choose to share with us a copy of their professional biodata / curriculum vitae / resume or request additional information about the opportunities available in the Firm. Prospective clients who approach us may provide us with their contact information or other information in relation to a matter for which they seek to avail our services.

Information We Collect Automatically

In order to improve the online experience, we routinely collect certain device-related and analytics information about our visitors and their use of our Sites. For example, we record the IP address of each device that logs onto our Sites. This IP address does not enable us to identify you by name or contact details, but it does allow us to maintain communication with your device during your visit. It also allows us to identify the geographical location from which you are visiting our Site.

We also use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies. These are small data files that are placed on your device which enable us to identify your navigation of the Sites and any specific pages or information that you visit. You can set your browser settings to reject certain cookies, but the Sites may not function properly without them.

Certain other information may also be collected from your device automatically, if so permitted by you through your internet browser settings, which would be used to display the Sites correctly on your device.

INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US OUTSIDE THE SITES

We recognize that we might receive Personal Information in ways other than through our Sites in cases where the individual chooses to provide such information to us or otherwise provides us with their consent to collect such information from them directly or through another source, either by reason of having some form of contractual arrangement / association with us or by reason of an applicable law. For example, we collect information about our clients for the purposes of providing our services – such as contact information, financial/billing information, and any other information that is provided to us during the course of our activities.

We also collect information from our vendors, suppliers, consultants, professional advisors and other third parties for the purposes of our activities. For example, we will collect business contact information, financial information and other information necessary to engage our suppliers and other business partners and to evaluate their performance.

Personal Information is given the same protection by us, whether we receive it through a Site or by other means. The descriptions below apply to Personal Information collected or received by us, no matter how or from whom the information was received.

We will not retain Personal Information that we have collected for a duration longer than is required for the purposes for which the information was collected to be used or is otherwise required to be retained under any law for the time being in force.

HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

If you choose to provide Personal Information to us, we will use that information for a range of purposes, including:

• To provide, operate and maintain the Sites;
• To improve the navigation and content of our Sites, system administration and security;
• To provide our legal services;
• To carry out any legal or contractual obligations with the provider of the information.

Wadia Ghandy does not sell or otherwise provide Personal Information to third parties for the third parties’ marketing purposes.

We may use the device-related and analytics information which we and our partners collect (about your device’s IP address, through the use of cookies, etc.) during your future visits. This information allows us to ensure the Site is displayed correctly on your device, direct you to specific content on the Sites that may be of interest and to remember your device the next time you visit.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES

We use third parties to perform certain services for us, and those third parties have agreed to maintain the privacy and security of any Personal Information they receive from us.

In some instances, we may be mandatorily required by law or court / tribunal order to disclose information.

Finally, we may request your consent to share your Personal Information with some other third parties. In those circumstances, we will only share your Personal Information with your consent.

YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

In your use of the Sites, you will be given opportunities to make choices about the Personal Information we receive and how we use it.

Cookies. Please refer to your browser settings for information about how to accept or refuse cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Accessing, Correcting or Changing Your Personal Information. If you wish to access, update or correct, amend or delete / remove the Personal Information you have previously given us, please reach out to us at the contact information provided below. We will consider your request in accordance with any applicable laws.

Do Not Track Signals / Online Tracking. Some Web browsers may be set to send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to the websites you visit. This signal instructs the website to not collect information about your activities across different websites.
However, Wadia Ghandy does not track your activities on any third-party websites or applications, and we do not select content based on your activities on third-party sites or applications.

Removing Your Personal Information. You may request that Wadia Ghandy delete your Personal Information by reaching out to us at the contact information provided below.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Sites are not intended or designed to attract or be otherwise used by children under the age of 18 (eighteen) years. By using the Sites, you confirm that you are either 18 (eighteen) years of age or more, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into, comply with and be bound by the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in this Privacy Policy. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children under the age of 18 (eighteen) years, without consent from the child’s parent or legal guardian.

Children under 18 (eighteen) years of age should not submit any Personal Information to us without the express permission of their parent or legal guardian. If you believe that your child has submitted Personal Information and you would like to request that their Personal Information be removed from our systems, please reach out to us at the contact information provided below. We will make reasonable efforts to comply with your request.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

Wadia Ghandy understands that the security of your Personal Information is of the utmost importance, and we work to maintain your trust. We use industry-standard technological and organizational measures to protect the security of the information that we collect and that which you provide to us.

Despite these reasonable efforts to safeguard Personal Information from loss, theft, alteration, or other types of misuse, we cannot guarantee that such loss will never occur. There is always a risk that a third party, without our authorization, might unlawfully access our systems or otherwise access Personal Information. We are also not responsible for the authenticity of any information which is provided by you or otherwise collected from you.

IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or grievances about this Privacy Policy or about your Personal Information, you may contact us at the below mentioned details:

Address: Wadia Ghandy & Co.,
N.M. Wadia Buildings, 123, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,
Mumbai 400001, Maharashtra, India.
Attention: The Grievance Officer, Wadia Ghandy & Co.
Email: contact@wadiaghandy.com
Tel: +91 22 2271 5600

If you wish to receive a response by e-mail, please be sure to include your name, postal address, and email address. If we do not receive an e-mail address, we will respond by postal mail.

All grievances shall be redressed in an expeditious manner. Subject to complete details in relation to the grievance being provided, the Grievance Officer shall redress all grievances within a maximum period of 1 (one) month from the date of receipt of the grievance.

GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any action, suit, or other legal proceeding, which is commenced to resolve any matter arising under or relating to this Policy website, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai, India.

YOUR CONSENT TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

By using the Sites and/or otherwise providing us with your Personal Information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

From time to time, we may revise our Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to check back on this page on occasion in order to remain up to date with our practices and policies. Your use of the Sites and/or continued association with us following any revision of this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of its revised terms for all previously collected information and information collected from you in the future.

Our intention is to use Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy Policy in place at the time the information was collected. If we intend to materially change the way in which we use or share Personal Information, we will inform you in advance and you will be given an opportunity to choose whether to allow us to use your information in those new or different ways.