PRIVACY POLICY

1. Bar Council of India Compliance & Disclaimer
   In accordance with the rules of the Bar Council of India, this website is intended solely to provide general information about Tigde Law Firm, its practice areas, and its legacy. It is not intended to advertise, solicit clients, or create an advocate-client relationship. Any information submitted by visitors through contact forms or email queries does not automatically constitute or create an advocate-client relationship.
2. Information We Collect
   We only collect minimal information necessary to facilitate communication or improve website experience:
   Voluntary Information: If you choose to contact us via the contact forms, phone numbers, or email addresses listed on the website, you may provide personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and a brief description of your query.
   Automated Technical Data: Like most websites, we may collect non-personal information automatically, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, and website usage statistics. This data is collected solely via cookies or analytics tools to optimize website performance and cannot identify you personally.
3. How We Use Your Information
   Any information collected through this website is used strictly in a professional manner:
   To respond to your specific inquiries or requests for professional consultation.
   To maintain internal records as required under applicable legal frameworks.
   To improve the functionality, user interface, and technical performance of our website.
   Note: We do not use your personal information for marketing, promotional mailers, newsletters, or any form of commercial solicitation, in keeping with the ethical standards of the legal profession.
4. Strict Confidentiality and Data Protection
   We understand the privileged nature of legal communications. Tigde Law Firm implements robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
   We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to any third parties, except:
   When explicitly authorized by you.
   When required by a court of law, statutory authority, or under prevailing legal obligations in India.
5. Cookies
   Our website may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the website may not function properly.
6. Third-Party Links
   Our website may contain links to external professional bodies or government portals (e.g., e-Courts, Bar Council portals). We do not control the privacy practices or content of these external sites and are not responsible for their protection policies.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
   Tigde Law Firm reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in law or regulatory compliance. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised “Effective Date