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Advocate & Solicitor, Bombay High Court

Advocate & Solicitor at the Bombay High Court with expertise in Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Cyber Law, Environmental, and International Law.

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 14, 2025

Legal Pilgrim (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of every individual who accesses and uses our website, https://legalpilgrim.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, handle, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website.

This Privacy Policy applies to any person or entity (“User” or “you”) that visits the Website or shares any personal data with us. The Website is owned and operated by Harshvardhan Rajaram Melanta, Advocate & Solicitor at the Bombay High Court, with expertise in Commercial Litigation, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Cyber Law, Environmental, and International Law.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website.

1. What is Personal Data?

“Personal Data” refers to any information that can identify you as an individual, either on its own or when combined with other data. This includes your name, email address, IP address, and any other information that can be linked back to you.

Please do not share the Personal Data of others unless you have obtained their explicit consent.

2. What Data We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect and process your Personal Data when you:

This may include your name, email ID, city, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may also collect certain information automatically through cookies and analytics tools. This includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on each page

This data helps us understand how users interact with our Website and improve our content and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your Personal Data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and messages
  • Analyze Website traffic and improve functionality
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Ensure Website security

If at any time you want us to delete your Personal Data, you can email us at hrmelanta@gmail.com.

4. Your Consent

By using our Website and submitting your information, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Retention of Personal Data

We retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for, or as required under applicable law. You may also request deletion or correction of your data at any time by writing to hrmelanta@gmail.com.

6. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve loading speeds
  • Analyze browsing behavior

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to use some features of the Website.

7. Protection of Personal Data

We follow reasonable security practices to ensure your data is safe and confidential:

  • Only authorized individuals have access to your data
  • We use secure servers and protocols
  • We regularly update our systems and monitor for vulnerabilities

However, no method of online data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We do our best, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not sell or trade your Personal Data. We may share limited information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website
  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third-party providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

9. Your Rights

As per Indian law, you have the right to:

  • Access the Personal Data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hrmelanta@gmail.com.

10. Links to External Sites

Our Website may link to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of such sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements before sharing any personal information.

11. Legal Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of India. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of such changes.

13. Grievance Officer

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your Personal Data, you may contact:

Harshvardhan Rajaram Melanta
Grievance Officer – Legal Pilgrim
Email: legalpilgrim.blog@gmail.com