Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2025-01-01
This Privacy Policy explains how pakistanlawcounsel ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal data in connection with our legal services in Pakistan. We are committed to handling information responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and professional obligations, including confidentiality duties imposed on attorneys and law firms.
Information we collect. We collect data that you provide directly, such as your name, contact details, documents, and case information when you request consultation or engage our services. We may also collect technical data including IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and pages visited, which helps us secure our systems and understand site usage patterns. Where necessary for conflict checks and identity verification, we may request additional records consistent with regulatory requirements.
How we use information. We process personal data to provide legal advice, manage client relationships, maintain records, perform conflict searches, improve our services, and communicate with you about your matter. We may use aggregated, de-identified insights to understand general trends and enhance client experience. We do not sell personal data. Our communications are purposeful, limited to relevant updates, confirmations, scheduling, and similar operational notices.
Lawful basis. Our processing relies on one or more grounds: your consent, the performance of a contract or steps at your request prior to entering a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests in delivering and improving professional legal support while safeguarding networks and preventing misuse.
Data sharing. We may share information with trusted service providers who support our operations (for example, secure hosting, document management, or calendar tools) under confidentiality commitments and only for specified purposes. Where a court, regulator, or law enforcement authority lawfully requires disclosure, we will evaluate the request and respond as required by law. We may also share data with counsel, experts, or partners engaged with your authorization to advance your matter.
International transfers. Where information is transferred across borders, we take appropriate measures designed to protect it, such as contractual safeguards and limited access policies. Our goal is to ensure that data receives a comparable level of protection.
Retention. We retain records for periods consistent with professional rules and statutory requirements in PAK. Retention takes into account limitation periods, accounting obligations, and our need to maintain an accurate archive of work performed. When records are no longer needed, we dispose of them securely.
Security. We implement administrative, technical, and physical controls to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. These controls include access management, encryption in transit where appropriate, and staff training. No method of transmission or storage is entirely risk-free, but we continuously improve our safeguards.
Your choices. You may contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, or to object to certain processing, subject to legal allowances and professional duties. If you subscribed to updates, you may opt out at any time using the link provided in our messages or by contacting us directly. We will honor valid requests promptly.
Children. Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can address the situation.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use essential and functional cookies to keep the site reliable, remember preferences, and understand high-level usage. You can manage preferences in your browser. Note that disabling certain categories may affect functionality of some features.
Third-party links. Our website may reference internal resources such as Legal information and other pages within our domain. We are not responsible for content on external sites that we do not control; we strive to link only to relevant, reputable resources.
Updates to this Policy. We may update this Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The revised version will be posted with an updated effective date. Material updates will be highlighted for transparency.
Contact. For any questions or requests regarding this Policy or your personal data, contact us at pakistanlawcounsel.com@gmail.com or by phone at + (92) 321 745-98-06. You may also write to us at: House 45, College Road, Rawalpindi, 46000.