Privacy Policy

BlockEdge Solutions ("we," "us," or "our"), a legal and consultacy service provider operating through [www.blockedgesolutions.odoo.com] (the "Website"), is committed to protecting your privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act"), Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act"), Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("IT Rules"), Bar Council of India Rules ("BCI Rules"), and other applicable Indian laws. As a Data Fiduciary under the DPDP Act, we process personal data responsibly and provide this notice before collecting or processing your data, detailing the personal data collected, purposes of processing, your rights, and our contact details.

Professional Disclaimer

Accessing or using the Website, submitting inquiries via forms, email, or other means does not create an attorney-client, advisor-client, or any professional engagement relationship. Such a relationship arises only upon successful conflict checks, mutual written agreement, formal engagement letter, and where applicable, compliance with professional conduct rules. No content on the Website constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice tailored to your circumstances; it is for general informational purposes only and must not be relied upon without independent verification.

Data Controller Details

Data Controller: BlockEdge Solutions, [4th Floor, Above PNB O.T. Road Branch, Next to Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Police Line Square, Balasore.].

Grievance Officer: Adv. Arpeet Biswas; e-mail: blockedgesolutions@proton.me

Data Protection Officer (if appointed as Significant Data Fiduciary): ]"Contact Grievance Officer" or You may exercise rights or file complaints via these contacts or with the Data Protection Board of India.

Personal Data We Collect

A. Data You Provide: Name, email, phone, company details, jurisdiction/location, matter category, consultation requests, and voluntarily uploaded documents/files.

B. Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser/device type, OS, pages visited, referral sources, timestamps, and basic analytics (e.g., cookies for functionality; we use only essential cookies—no tracking without consent).

C. Communications Data: Records of emails, calls, chats, meeting requests, and inquiries.

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., financial, health, biometric) via the Website unless explicitly requested post-engagement through secure channels. Avoid submitting privileged or highly sensitive information pre-engagement.

Purposes & Lawful Basis for Processing 

We process data only for specified, legitimate purposes under DPDP Act bases: consent, legitimate uses (e.g., pre-contractual steps), contract performance, legal obligations, or our legitimate interests (balanced against your rights).

• Respond to inquiries and provide support.
• Evaluate engagements, conduct conflict checks.
• Schedule consultations and deliver services post-engagement.
• Ensure Website security, usability improvements.
• Comply with laws, BCI obligations, court orders, regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records, defend claims, internal analytics.

Processing occurs only with your consent (verifiable, free, informed, unconditional, specific) or as permitted by law. You may withdraw consent anytime via grievance officer, subject to legal constraints. 

Confidentiality & Privilege

Post-engagement, data is protected by professional confidentiality, attorney-client privilege under Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Sections 126-129), Advocates Act, 1961, and BCI Rules. Pre-engagement unsolicited data may not qualify for full privilege and is subject to conflict review. We maintain professional secrecy standards.

Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Disclosures limited to: 

• Internal staff/authorized personnel (need to know, bound by confidentiality). 
• Service providers (e.g., hosting, CRM, secure file sharing) under strict contracts, IT Rules compliant security.
• Local counsel, experts, co-counsel for your matter (with consent where required).
• Courts, regulators, law enforcement, auditors, isuers, as legally mandated.
• Business transfers (merger/acquisition, with notice).

Cross-border Data Transfers

Transfers outside India are permitted except to government-notified restricted countries under DPDP Act/Rules. We use contracts ensuring equivalent protection. No transfers without safeguards.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security practices per IT Rules (e.g., ISO 27001-equivalent, encryption, access controls, regular audits). Report breaches promptly. No system is 100% secure—use strong passwords, avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive submissions.

Data Retention and Erasure

Data retained only as necessary: 7 years for engagements (legal records), shorter for inquiries (post-resolution + 1 year), or longer if legally required (e.g., disputes). We erase/anonymize upon request or purpose fulfillment, subject to exemptions.

Your Rights as Data Principal

Under DPDP Act/IT Rules (subject to exemptions like privilege, legal obligations):

• Access, correction, completion, erasure.
• Nomination, withdrawal of consent.
• Grievance redressal (response within 72 hours; escalate to Board).

Submit verified requests to Grievance Officer. No fee unless excessive.

Cookies & Tracking

Essential cookies only. No third-party marketing trackers. Manage via browser settings.

Compliance with Professional Rules

This Website complies with BCI Rules prohibiting solicitation/advertising (Rule 36). It is informational only; access is voluntary. No touting or direct marketing.

Changes to Policy

Updates posted here with new dates. Continued use post-change implies acceptance. Major changes notified via e-mail.

Third-party Links & Services

Links to externals are not endorsed; their practices differ. We use secure processors only.

Marketing Communications

Service updates/enquiry responses only. No unsolicited promotions without opt-in consent per BCI Rules/DPDP. Opt-out anytime.

Children's Data

No processing of minors' data without verifiable parental consent. Services not directed at children.

Governing Law

Governed by Indian law; jurisdiction in courts of Baleshwar, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Kanpur.

Contact Us

BlockEdge Solutions, 

4th Floor, Above PNB O.T. Road Branch, Next to Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Police Line Square, Balasore.

Email: blockedgesolutions@proton.me

Phone: [Insert Phone]

For grievances: blockedgesolutions@proton.me