1. GENERAL

VakilNow ("Company" or "we" or "us" or "our") values the privacy of all individuals ("Site visitor," "user," or "you") who utilize our website, VakilNow.com, as well as any related or associated device or online applications (collectively referred to as the "website" or "site").
The following Company Privacy Notice ("Privacy Notice") has been created to inform you, as a user of the website, about the types of personal information that the Company may collect from you in connection with your use of the Sites. It aims to clarify the circumstances under which Company utilizes and discloses that personal information, as well as your rights regarding such information. The Sites are hosted in India and are governed by Indian law. If you are accessing our Site from other jurisdictions, please be aware that you are transferring your personal information to us in India. By using our website, you consent to this transfer and the usage of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Notice. You also agree to comply with the applicable laws of India regarding your use of the Sites and your agreements with us.
If your use of the Site would violate laws in your jurisdiction, please refrain from using the Site.

2. HOW WE COLLECT AND USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

The company collects personal information from users of the website. When you browse our Site, subscribe to our services, or contact us through various social or web forms, you voluntarily share personal information with us. This personal information may also encompass various data that we automatically collect, including the user's Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser type, and the locations of the Site the user views before arriving, while navigating, and immediately after leaving the Site. It may also comprise various technical aspects of the user's computer or browser and users' browsing habits collected through cookies. The company may analyze the aforementioned personal information gathered from or about users to better understand how the website is used and how to enhance it. By identifying patterns and trends in usage, the company can better design the Sites to improve users' experiences, both in terms of content and ease of use. Additionally, the company may periodically release anonymized information gathered from users in the aggregate, such as by publishing a report on trends in Site usage.
When we deem it appropriate, we may disclose your information to aid in investigating, preventing, or taking other action regarding illegal activity, suspected fraud, or other wrongdoing; to safeguard and defend the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, our employees, or others; to comply with applicable law or cooperate with law enforcement; to enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements or policies; in response to a subpoena or similar investigative demand, a court order, or a request for cooperation from law enforcement or other government agency; to establish or exercise our legal rights; to defend against legal claims; or as otherwise mandated by law. In such instances, we may assert or waive any legal objection or right available to us. We will notify you, if permitted, before undertaking such disclosures.
The company reserves the right to transfer all information in its possession to a successor organization in the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of the Company's assets. Except to the extent ordered by a bankruptcy or other court, the use and disclosure of all transferred information will be subject to this Privacy Notice or a new privacy notice if you are provided notice of that new privacy notice and given an opportunity to affirmatively opt-out of it.

3. WE USE COOKIES

A "Cookie" is a piece of information that assigns a unique identification to you, stored by a website on a user's computer, and subsequently provided by the user's browser to the website whenever the user interacts with it. We employ cookies on the Sites to track the services you've utilized, store registration information related to your login credentials, record your user preferences, maintain your login sessions, and streamline purchase processes. Additionally, the company utilizes cookies to monitor the pages visited by users during their sessions on the Sites, aiding in improving user experiences and providing insights into website usage patterns. Similar to other personal information collected from Site users, information gathered via cookies is analyzed and shared in aggregate form to assist the Company, its partners, and others in gaining a better understanding of how the Sites are utilized. Users of the Sites who prefer not to have cookies stored on their computers should configure their browsers to reject cookies prior to accessing the Sites, recognizing that certain features of the Sites may not operate properly without cookies enabled. Users who opt to decline cookies accept full responsibility for any resulting loss of functionality.

4. SECURITY

We prioritize the security of your personal information and employ reasonable electronic, personnel, and physical safeguards to safeguard it against loss, theft, alteration, or misuse. However, it's important to recognize that even the most robust security measures cannot entirely eliminate all risks. We cannot guarantee that only authorized individuals will access your personal information. We do not accept responsibility for third-party circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures. We are committed to safeguarding all personal information on the website as required. Nevertheless, you bear responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information by safeguarding your password and restricting access to your computer/mobile device. If you have an account with the Company and suspect unauthorized access or compromise, please promptly change your password. Should you lose control of your account, immediate notification to us is advised.

Personal Information:

In the preceding twelve (12) months, the company has not disclosed or sold any personal information to third parties for business or commercial purposes. Additionally, the company pledges not to sell personal information belonging to Site visitors, users, and other consumers in the future.

5. MINORS

Users below the age of 18 are permitted to access our website solely through the student portal (please refer to our Terms of Use for details). Information obtained from users under the age of 18 will not be shared with third-party users. Minors accessing the website must do so with the consent and guidance of a parent or guardian.

6. GOVERNING LAW

Disputes concerning privacy matters outlined in this Privacy Notice will be governed by Indian law. Additionally, you agree to comply with any limitations on damages as specified in our Terms of Use or any other agreement we have with you.