PRIVACY POLICY & DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT

UPHOLDING CONFIDENTIALITY, INTEGRITY, AND TRANSPARENCY IN EVERY INTERACTION

At G C Vadodaria Associates LLP, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data when you access or interact with our website, www.gcva.co.in.

As a law firm governed by the Bar Council of India’s professional standards, we ensure that all information shared with us remains confidential and is handled in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

Effective Date: 01.12.2025

1. Introduction G C Vadodaria Associates LLP (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of users (“you,” “your”) who visit our website www.gcva.co.in (“Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you access or interact with our Site, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and other applicable laws of India.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information:

Name, contact number, email address, and any details voluntarily submitted through contact forms or email communication.
Professional or employment information if you apply for a position or internship.

b. Non-Personal Information:

Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
Log data such as date/time of visits, duration, and pages accessed.
Aggregate and anonymized usage data for analytical purposes.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic. Cookies may store user preferences and session information. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

3. Use of Information We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries or provide legal service information upon request.
To improve website functionality, design, and content based on user feedback.
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
To maintain internal records for administrative purposes.
To ensure data security, detect fraud, and prevent misuse of our website.

We do not use collected data for direct solicitation, advertising, or any marketing purpose prohibited under the Bar Council of India (BCI) Rules.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Our processing of your personal information is based on:

Your consent when you voluntarily provide information.
Our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website.
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

5. Data Sharing and DisclosureWe do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data under the following limited circumstances:

With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, hosting providers) under confidentiality agreements.
When required by law, court order, or government authority.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of G.C. Vadodaria Associates, our clients, or the public.

6. Data Storage and RetentionYour information is securely stored on systems protected by firewalls, encryption, and restricted access. We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.

7. Data Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Despite these measures, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure. Users share information at their own risk.

8. Your Rights As per Indian data protection principles, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request details of the information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data collection at any time.
Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

Requests can be submitted via email to: info@gcva.co.in

9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites.

10. Use of Cookies Cookies are small text files placed on your device to improve website performance. We use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
Performance Cookies: Help analyze traffic and usage patterns.
Functional Cookies: Store preferences and enhance user experience.

Users can manage or delete cookies through browser settings.

11. Minors Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

12. Updates to Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

13. Disclaimer The content of this website is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice, solicitation, or advertisement. Accessing this site does not create a client-attorney relationship. Visitors are advised to seek independent legal counsel for any specific queries.

14. Contact UsFor any concerns, clarifications, or data-related queries, please contact:

G.C. Vadodaria Associates LLP

Advocates & Legal Consultants

📍 25, 26 Tulsi Empire, Ground Floor, Station Road, Botad – 364710, Gujarat, India

📞 +91 99255 38546 | +91 70163 01651

📧 info@gcva.co.in

🌐 www.gcva.co.in

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.