Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Purpose

Welcome to the official website of DBL Legal Solutions LLP ("we", "us", "our", or "the Firm"). Earlier known as D.P. Legal, established in 2012, we are a full-service law firm based in Mumbai, India, providing comprehensive legal solutions across litigation, real estate, corporate advisory, intellectual property, labour laws, and NRI legal services.

This Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy is published in strict compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) and outlines our obligations as a Data Fiduciary. It explains how we collect, process, store, and protect the personal data of our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and employment applicants (collectively, "Data Principals" or "you").

Please note: Data processing conducted during an active, formalized attorney-client engagement is further governed by the specific terms of our Engagement Letter/Vakalatnama and strict Bar Council of India confidentiality rules.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect data only when necessary and strictly limit processing to the purpose for which it was gathered. Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

• Contact & Identity Data: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, and government-issued IDs (when required for court filings, property registrations, or regulatory compliance).
• Professional Data: Job title, company name, employment history, and qualifications (collected primarily from job applicants, interns, or corporate clients).
• Case-Specific Data: Information relevant to your legal matter, which may include property details, family history, financial records, dispute details, or corporate structuring data.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics (collected automatically when you browse our site to ensure proper functioning).

3. Legal Grounds for Processing (Why We Collect It)

Under the DPDPA 2023, we only process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

A. Explicit Consent We will obtain your free, specific, informed, unconditional, and unambiguous consent before collecting data through our website contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or virtual consultation requests.

B. Certain Legitimate Uses (Statutory Exemptions) We may process your data without explicit consent only when the DPDPA permits, including:

• Fulfilling our obligations under any law currently in force in India (e.g., filing a petition in the Supreme Court, High Court, District Courts and/or JMFC/CJJD Court on your behalf).
• For the purposes of employment, including safeguarding the firm against corporate espionage or maintaining confidentiality.
• Responding to medical emergencies or complying with judgments/orders issued under any law.

4. How We Use Your Data

We utilize your personal data strictly for the following itemized purposes:

• Legal Service Delivery: To provide legal advice, represent you in litigation (Civil, Criminal, Corporate), execute real estate transactions (RERA, Deemed Conveyance, Stamp Duty), and manage IPR filings.
• Client Onboarding & Communication: To schedule consultations, perform conflict-of-interest checks, and manage billing.
• Regulatory Compliance: To process NRI legal services (OCI, Visa, FEMA) and handle labor law compliances (PF, ESI) requiring submissions to government authorities.
• Recruitment: To evaluate applications for internships or employment at DBL Legal Solutions LLP.

5. Disclosure and Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share data on a strict "need-to-know" basis with:

• Judicial & Regulatory Bodies: Courts, Tribunals (NCLT, DRT), Patent/Trademark Registries, and local authorities (MCGM, MHADA, SRA) when required to execute your legal instructions.
• Associated Professionals: Senior Advocates, Notaries, Chartered Accountants, and Company Secretaries whom we consult to build your case, provided you have authorized such engagement.
• Service Providers: Secure IT hosting, cloud storage, and payment gateways. We ensure all such Data Processors are bound by strict DPDPA-compliant processing agreements.

6. Data Retention and Erasure

We do not hold data longer than necessary.

• We will erase your personal data once the specific purpose for which it was collected has been fulfilled (e.g., your case is closed or your consultation is complete), OR
• When you withdraw your consent.
• Exception: We will retain data if required to do so by any law in force or for maintaining statutory firm records.

7. Your Rights as a Data Principal

Under the DPDPA 2023, you hold the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: You may request a summary of the personal data we hold about you and the identities of any third parties we have shared it with.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: You may request that we correct inaccurate data, update incomplete data, or erase your data entirely.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time. (Note: Withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing conducted prior to the withdrawal. If withdrawal prevents us from delivering a service, we reserve the right to terminate that specific service).
• Right to Nominate: You may nominate another individual to exercise these rights on your behalf in the event of your death or incapacity.

8. Security Measures

We maintain rigorous physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. Access to sensitive case files is restricted exclusively to the specific Advocates and Senior Consultants managing your matter.

9. Grievance Redressal

If you wish to exercise your rights, withdraw consent, or lodge a complaint regarding our data practices, please contact our designated Data Protection / Grievance Officer:

Adv. Mahesh Kumar Tiwari
DBL Legal Solutions LLP
Fifth Floor, OM Sai Krupa, 502, B Wing,
Near Amber Hotel, Opposite Bandra Court,
Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Email: office@dbllegalsolutions.com
Phone: +91 93214 27622

We are committed to resolving all grievances promptly within the timelines prescribed by the Data Protection Board of India.

Bar Council Disclaimer: In accordance with the rules of the Bar Council of India, this website and privacy policy are not intended to solicit work or advertise. By using this site, you acknowledge that you are seeking information about DBL Legal Solutions LLP of your own accord and that no lawyer-client relationship is created simply by accessing this site or reading this policy.