privacy policy

Anirudh Associates (“Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an Indian law firm providing legal and advisory services. We are committed to safeguarding personal data and ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and applicable rules. This Privacy Policy outlines the personal data we collect, the reasons for collecting it, how we process and protect it, the rights available to you under law, and the mechanisms through which you may exercise those rights. By accessing or using our website www.anirudhassociates.com (“Website”) or by sharing your personal data with us in any manner, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. We collect and process personal data necessary for our business operations and legal obligations, including basic identifiers such as your name, employer, designation, and professional affiliations; contact details like your email address, phone number, and postal address; KYC, identification, and background information required for onboarding and regulatory compliance; website and communication data such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and interaction metrics; employment-related information submitted during recruitment; event-related information such as dietary or accessibility requirements; and visit logs relating to office access and security. We do not intentionally collect personal data of children.
2. We process your personal data for legitimate business purposes such as delivering legal and consulting services, conducting client onboarding and conflict checks, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, managing operations, billing, and client relationships, carrying out marketing and business development activities (with an option to opt out), administering recruitment and hiring processes, establishing or defending legal claims, and maintaining IT security and improving our Website. We will not use your personal data for purposes outside those stated above without your consent, unless otherwise permitted by law.
3. We process your personal data based on one or more lawful grounds permitted under the DPDP Act, including your consent, the performance of a contract or engagement, compliance with legal or regulatory obligations, our legitimate business interests, or the need to respond to legal claims or enforce rights. You may withdraw your consent at any time through the process described in this Privacy Policy.
4. We may share your personal data with our partners, lawyers, employees, and authorised personnel, as well as third-party service providers such as IT vendors, storage providers, marketing platforms, background-check agencies, consultants, and event organisers. We may also share your data with affiliates or other firms when required for service delivery or with your consent, and with government authorities, regulators, or courts when disclosure is mandated under applicable law. Where data is transferred outside India (as applicable), we will ensure compliance with DPDP restrictions and safeguards prescribed under applicable rules. We do not sell personal data.
5. We retain personal data only for as long as required to fulfil the purposes stated above or as mandated by applicable laws, rules of professional conduct, and statutory limitation periods. Data that is no longer required is deleted or anonymised using industry-standard procedures.
6. You are entitled, subject to applicable laws, to access your personal data processed by us, correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information, request deletion of personal data that is no longer required, withdraw your consent where consent forms the basis of processing, and raise grievances regarding our data practices. Valid requests will be actioned within a reasonable time in accordance with the requirements of the DPDP Act.
7. We use administrative, technical, and organisational controls designed to protect personal data from unauthorised access, modification, or misuse. Absolute security cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the internet, but we continuously monitor, assess, and enhance safeguards appropriate to our operations. If a personal data breach occurs that may cause harm, we will take necessary steps and make notifications as required under applicable law.
8. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal may affect our ability to provide services and may lead to suspension or termination of engagement without liability.
9. For any queries or to exercise your rights, contact our Grievance Officer at +91 97401 33639 and at info@anirudhassociates.com
10. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising hereunder are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Bengaluru, India. We may revise this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory developments. Updated versions will be posted on the Website with the effective date.