1. Who We Are
SB Tech Associates is a technology law practice with offices in Chandigarh, Mumbai and New Delhi. For privacy-related queries, contact us at info@sbtechassociates.in.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through sbtechassociates.in and related pages operated by us, including contact forms, newsletter sign-ups and cookies used on the site. It does not govern third-party websites linked from our pages.
3. Data We Collect
Information you provide
- Contact enquiries: name, email address, telephone number, organisation, nature of instruction, practice area and message content.
- Newsletter: email address when you subscribe to regulatory alerts or insights.
- Communications: any information you send us by email or telephone after visiting the website.
Information collected automatically
- Device and browser type, approximate location (city/country level), pages visited, referral source and timestamps.
- Technical logs maintained by our hosting provider for security, uptime and abuse prevention.
- Cookie and local storage data as described in Section 8.
4. Why We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and routing them to the relevant practice group;
- Sending newsletters and regulatory updates where you have opted in;
- Operating, securing and improving our website;
- Complying with legal and professional obligations; and
- Recording your acceptance of our website disclaimer where required.
Where the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”) applies, we rely on your consent, performance of requested services, or our legitimate interests in operating a secure and informative professional website, as appropriate to each processing activity.
5. How We Share Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us host the website, deliver form submissions (such as Netlify Forms or email delivery services), or send newsletters, under contractual confidentiality obligations;
- Professional advisers where required for compliance, insurance or dispute resolution; and
- Authorities when required by applicable law, court order or regulatory direction.
Some service providers may process data outside India. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Retention
We retain enquiry and communication records for as long as necessary to respond to your request, manage potential engagements, meet professional record-keeping requirements, and resolve disputes. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for a limited period consistent with security needs.
7. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, including the DPDP Act, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate data;
- Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based;
- Request erasure where legally permissible; and
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India when the framework is fully operational.
To exercise these rights, email info@sbtechassociates.in. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
8. Cookies and Local Storage
We use essential browser storage to remember your acceptance of our Bar Council disclaimer. Our hosting platform may use cookies necessary for security and performance.
After you accept the disclaimer, we may load Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic (pages visited, referral source, device type). Analytics cookies are not used for behavioural advertising. IP addresses are anonymised where supported. You can opt out by declining the disclaimer (analytics will not load) or by using browser privacy settings and ad-blockers.
You can clear cookies and local storage through your browser settings; doing so may cause the disclaimer prompt to reappear.
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls and reputable hosting infrastructure. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children
This website is intended for business and professional users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without appropriate parental authority. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Material changes will be posted on this page.
12. Contact
SB Tech Associates
C209 B, Phase 8B, Sector 74, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140307
Email: info@sbtechassociates.in
Telephone: +91 96465 70641