Helmsman Legal LLP values and respects the privacy of everyone contributing towards our aims, objects and services. Protection of all personal data, pertaining to its employees, associates at all levels, partners, retainers, professionals, interns, trainees, researchers, specialist consultants, counsels; its proposed and existing clients, clients’ directors, management, staff; website visitors, employment seekers, etc., from unauthorized access, damages, use, modification, disclosure or impairment is of the utmost importance to us and we are committed towards safeguarding the same.
This Website Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to the personal information and data collected through www.helmsmanlegal.com and other websites or web-based services (collectively, the “Site”) operated by the Firm, which includes Helmsman Legal LLP and its associated firms (the firm that collects any information from you pursuant to this Policy is the “Firm” or “HLL” or “we” or “us”).
We know that your privacy is important to you, and we work hard to earn and keep your trust. We have created this Policy to let you know what Personal Data we collect when you use this Site, how we use and share the Personal Data we collect, and how we protect your privacy.
If you have any questions about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided below.
1. Your Consent
Please take a few minutes to review this Policy. By accessing or using this Site, you are agreeing to the terms of this Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AS SET FORTH IN THIS POLICY, PLEASE EXIT AND DO NOT USE THIS SITE.
2. What Personal Data Do We Collect When You Use This Site?
Information You Provide. We collect the Personal Data you knowingly provide (for example, using your mouse and keyboard or a mobile touchpad) when you use this Site. The information we collect depends on how you use this Site. For example, if you sign up to receive e-mail communications from us, we collect your name and e-mail address and any related information you provide.
Information Sent to Us by Your Web Browser. We may collect information that is sent to us automatically by your Web browser. This information typically includes your IP address, the name and version of your operating system, the name and version of your browser, the date and time of your visit, and the pages you visit. Please check your browser if you want to learn what information your browser sends or how to change your settings.
This information does not directly identify you personally (except in some limited cases discussed below). Generally, we use this information to improve this Site and make it more compatible with the technology used by our visitors. In most cases, we do not link the information sent by your browser to information that identifies you personally. However, if you have registered on this Site, we may link your IP address to information that identifies you personally. We may also review our server logs-which contain visitors’ IP addresses-for security purposes, such as detecting intrusions into our network. If we suspect criminal activity, we may share our server logs with the appropriate investigative authorities who could use that information to trace and identify individuals.
3. Types of Personal Data?
The phrases "personally Data" or "personal information" for the purpose of this policy refer to any information by which you can be identified, such as your full name, address (city, state, pin/zip), e-mail address, telephone number, passport copies, copy of educational and technical qualifications, bank information for salary and expenses reimbursements, copy of the PAN card, passport size photographs, emergency contact information, family information, blood group, health records, conflict of interest information disclosure etc.
4. How Do We Use Your Personal Data?
Generally We use the Personal Data we collect through this Site:
to provide the information, products and services you request and to better understand your interests in our Firm;
to provide you with effective Client service
to contact you with special offers and other information we believe will be of interest to you, which may include surveys and invitations to participate in special promotions
to process your submissions to us, for example such as job applications
to contact you with information and notices related to your use of this Site
to allow you to subscribe to our newsletters
to meet statutory obligations
to seek your feedback or to contact you in relation to the activities and goals of our organization
to improve the content, functionality and usability of this Site
to improve our services, marketing, and promotional efforts; and
for any other purpose identified in an applicable privacy notice, country-specific notice, or other agreement between you and us.
5. With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Data?
Service Providers. We may share Personal Data collected through this Site with associates, firms, consultants, companies and organizations that perform services on our behalf, for example, companies that provide support services to us (such as Web hosting services or job application processing services or backup advisory and consultancy, representation services etc.) or that help us complete our services.
As Described in a Click-Through Agreement. We reserve the right to disclose your Personal Information as described in any click-through agreement to which you have agreed.
Business Transactions. We may decide, for strategic or other reasons, to sell, buy, merge or otherwise reorganize our business. A transaction of this type may involve the disclosure of Personal Data to prospective purchasers, or a transfer to purchasers of a business. In such cases, we will take reasonable measures to protect the Personal Data we disclose, for example, by requiring the prospective purchaser to sign a non-disclosure agreement limiting the use and protecting the confidentiality of the Personal Data . If such a transfer occurs, the acquiring company’s use of your Personal Data will still be subject to this Policy and the privacy preferences you have expressed to us.
Compliance with Laws and Protection of Our Rights and the Rights of Others. We may disclose Personal Data when we, in good faith, believe disclosure is appropriate to comply with the law, a court order or a subpoena. We may also disclose Personal Data to prevent or investigate a possible crime, such as fraud or identity theft; or to protect our own rights or property or the rights, property or safety of our users or others.
As Described in a Country-Specific Notice. We reserve the right to disclose your Personal Data as described in any country-specific notice posted on the Web page where you provide that information. By providing your Personal Data on that Web page you will be consenting to the disclosure of your Personal Data as described in that country-specific notice.
6. Exceptions to Personal Data
Following information shall not be regarded as sensitive personal data or information:
Information freely available or accessible in public domain
Information furnished under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) or
Information furnished under any other law for the time being in force
7. Incidental Information
We may collect information and data of individuals, employees, associates, members, partners, service providers, companies etc. through resources accessible in public domain, government or third parties. We shall not be responsible for any personal information that is indirectly or incidentally procured through such sources. However, any personal information flowing from resources accessible in public domain, government or third parties, may be retained for purposes described in this policy or as provided under any law.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use “cookies” and other Web technologies to collect information and support certain features of this Site. We use the following types of cookies:
Analytics cookies, like Google™ Analytics: These cookies collect information about the ways visitors use this Site – which pages they visit, which links they use, and how long they stay on each page;
Performance cookies: These cookies support the features and functionality of this Site – for example, to prompt the settings you established on previous visits to this Site and personalize your experience when you use this Site.
Generally, the information we collect using these Web technologies does not directly identify you personally. If, however, you have registered on this Site, we may link this information we collect using Web technologies to other information that identifies you personally.
If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may set your browser to reject cookies or to alert you when a cookie is placed on your computer. You may also delete our cookies as soon as you leave this Site. Although you are not required to accept our cookies when you visit this Site, if you set your browser to reject cookies, you will not be able to use all of the features and functionality of this Site.
9. Security
We take reasonable precautions to provide a level of security appropriate to the sensitivity of the Personal Data we collect. Although we use reasonable measures to help protect your Personal Data against unauthorized use or disclosure, we cannot guarantee the security of information provided over the Internet or stored in our databases.
10. Links to Other Sites
This Site contains links to other websites, including sites operated by Firm’s service providers (for example, for employment application processing, web domain and web hosting) and by non-affiliated organizations, like social media sites. This Policy does not apply to Personal Information collected on any of these third party websites. When you access another website through a link on this Site, or click an icon to “tweet” or “share” or “like” something on our Site, please take a few minutes to review the privacy policy posted on the site enabling that functionality.
11. Consequences of refusal to give consent, Opt out and Withdrawal
In case of your refusal to provide the desired personal information and data including sensitive personal information, or withdrawal of your consent at any point of time, we at our discretion, shall have the sole option to discontinue, refuse or withdraw its services or perform its obligations as contemplated in any agreement between you and us, terminate such contract, and in case of employees, associates at all levels, partners and retainers of the our Firm, we may terminate the employment / service contract or modify the terms of employment/ service contract.
12. Governing Laws
This privacy policy strictly follows the Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal data or Information Rules, 2011 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 as amended of India.
13. Policy Changes
As we add new features and functionality to this Site, we may need to update or revise this Policy. We reserve the right to do so, at any time and without prior notice, by posting the revised version on this Site. These changes will be effective as of the date we post the revised version on this Site. They will apply only to the Personal Data we collect after we have posted the revised version. Your use of this Site following any such change constitutes your consent to the terms of the revised Policy. For this reason, it is important to review this Policy regularly. If there are material changes to this policy in the future, we will notify you by posting the policy changes on our website.
14. Definitions
Personal Data” means information that directly or indirectly identifies you personally, alone or in combination with other information available to us. Examples of Personal Data include your name, address, and e-mail address.
“Policy” means to this online privacy policy.
References to this “Site” refer to the Web site(s) operated by Helmsman Legal LLP or its associated firms.
The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Helmsman Legal LLP operating the Site through which you accessed this Policy.
The terms “you” and “your,” when used in this Policy, mean any user of this Site.
15. Questions Concerning This Privacy Policy
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, you can contact us at below address either through email or mail:
Kind Attn: Mr. Sunil Kumar
1101, 11th Floor, Pragati Tower, Rajendra Place
Near Rajendra Place Metro Station
New Delhi- 110008 (India)
Phone: +91 114-150-0010
Email: sunil.kumar@helmsmanlegal.com