Privacy Policy – TMS Law Associates
TMS Law Associates values and respects the privacy of all individuals connected with our firm, including employees, associates, partners, retainers, professionals, interns, trainees, researchers, consultants, counsels, clients, prospective clients, their management and staff, website visitors, and employment seekers.
Protecting your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction is of the utmost importance to us. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
In this policy, the terms “we”, “our”, “us” refer to TMS Law Associates, and this privacy mechanism explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding its use.
1. Consent
By submitting your personal information to TMS Law Associates — including information provided during employment, business dealings, client interactions, or via our website — you consent to the collection, storage, use, processing, and sharing of your information as described in this policy.
By accessing our website or communicating with us, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this privacy policy, including our continued use of previously collected information unless you withdraw consent in writing.
2. Purpose of Collection and Use
We may collect and use personal information (including sensitive personal data) to:
- Perform our contractual obligations and provide legal services.
- Administer agreements or contracts with you.
- Respond to your queries, applications, or feedback.
- Share newsletters, updates, or publications.
- Comply with statutory or legal obligations.
- Conduct internal operations, research, and service improvement.
- Share information with authorised members, associates, employees, and service providers who assist us.
- Cooperate with legal, regulatory, or security-related requirements.
All information provided is treated as voluntarily shared, and communication details provided to us may be used to respond to you.
3. Types of Information Collected
3.1 Personal Information – Includes but is not limited to:
- Full name, address, email, phone number
- Identification documents (e.g., PAN, passport)
- Educational, professional, and financial details
- Bank account or payment details (for salary or reimbursements)
- Emergency contacts, family details, health records, photographs, etc.
3.2 Sensitive Personal Information – Includes:
- Passwords (if any)
- Financial information (bank, credit/debit card details, payment instruments)
- Health and biometric data
- Sexual orientation
- Any other data classified as sensitive under law
3.3 Exceptions – Publicly available information, data disclosed under the Right to Information Act, 2005, or any other law is not considered sensitive.
4. Security Measures
We use appropriate technical, organisational, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive for the highest standards of data security, please note that email communications are not encrypted and should not be used to transmit sensitive information.
5. Information Sharing with Third Parties
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers and data processors under contractual obligations.
- Authorities, when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Parties you authorise us to share information with.
We are not responsible for third-party privacy policies or practices, even if accessed through links on our website.
6. Access, Review, and Withdrawal
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by writing to us. You may also withdraw your consent at any time; however, this may affect our ability to provide services or maintain contractual relationships.
7. Legal Compliance
This policy complies with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information Rules, 2011.
8. Refusal or Withdrawal of Consent
If you choose not to provide personal information, or later withdraw consent, TMS Law Associates may be unable to provide services, fulfil obligations, or continue employment/engagement, as applicable.
9. Contact for Privacy Concerns
For any queries, updates, withdrawal of consent, or grievance redressal, please contact:
Grievance Officer
Mrigendra Singh Dhakad
1st Floor, Ram Plaza, Sachin Tendulkar Road,Govindpuri, Thatipur, Gwalior (M.P.) – 474011 India
Phone: +91 9713244688
Email: msd.222333@gmail.com
10. Policy Changes
This policy replaces all previous privacy policies issued by TMS Law Associates. We reserve the right to update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services after such changes shall constitute your acceptance.