
Privacy Policy
Introduction
Circle Partners considers privacy to be a fundamental aspect of professional responsibility and legal compliance. In the course of providing legal services and conducting business operations, the firm may receive or process personal and sensitive information belonging to clients, collaborators, service providers, and other individuals.
This Privacy Policy sets out the principles and procedures governing the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data in the course of legal services and business operations. It reflects the firm’s adherence to the highest standards of client confidentiality, compliance with data protection laws in India, and the core principles of necessity, proportionality, and transparency in data processing.
Scope and Applicability
This Policy applies to all individuals whose personal data Circle Partners collect, including:
- Website visitors
- Prospective, current or former clients
- Job applicants and interns
- Consultants, vendors or others who engage with us
- Any individual who shares personal data with us
“Personal Data” means any information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual, including names, contact details, identification numbers, and technical identifiers.
“Sensitive Personal Data or Information (SPDI)” includes financial information, health data, biometric data, sexual orientation, medical records, and passwords, and is collected only with explicit prior consent, where necessary.
Categories of Personal Data Collected
Circle Partners may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity data: name, designation, organisation, etc.
- Contact data: email address, phone number, postal address
- Professional data: CVs, qualifications, work history
- Case or matter-related data shared by clients
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, access logs
- Sensitive personal data only where required and with explicit consent
Means of Collection
Circle Partners collect data:
- Directly from you (email, phone, meetings, online forms)
- From publicly available sources or third-party referrals
- Automatically via cookies or other technologies when you use Circle Partners’ website
- During participation in events, training sessions, or visits to Circle Partners’ premises
Purpose of Processing
Circle Partners process personal data only for legitimate purposes, including:
- Rendering legal services and client communications
- Fulfilling legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
- Recruitment, internships, and human resource purposes
- Administrative functions and internal operations
- Sending newsletters, alerts, or legal updates with your consent
- Ensuring website functionality, security, and performance analytics
All purposes will be communicated at or before collection; any new purpose requires fresh consent, except where permitted by law.
Legal Basis
Circle Partners process your data on one or more of the following grounds:
- Consent (which may be withdrawn at any time)
- Performance of a contract or taking steps prior to entering one
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Legitimate interest, where such interest is not overridden by your rights
Data Use and Retention
Circle Partners retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required under applicable law, including statutory limitation periods, regulatory mandates, and legitimate operational requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the data and the specific legal or regulatory obligations, but data shall not be retained beyond what is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Circle Partners does not sell or commercially exploit personal data. Your data is kept confidential and disclosed only:
- To employees, consultants, or agents on a strict need-to-know basis
- To third-party service providers under binding confidentiality obligations
- With government, courts, regulators or law enforcement where required by law
- With your explicit consent in any other situation
International transfers (e.g. to jurisdictions outside India) are done only with appropriate safeguards or equivalent standards.
Data Security
Circle Partners implement reasonable security practices and procedures, including physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss of personal data. These include access controls, secure storage systems, encryption protocols, regular audits, and internal risk management procedures.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request rectification or deletion of inaccurate or outdated data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Restrict or object to certain forms of processing
- Nominate another person to exercise your rights in the event of incapacity or death
- Lodge a complaint with Grievance Officer
Cookies and Website Data
Circle Partners’ website may use cookies or similar technologies. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect usability. Circle Partners provide clear information and obtain consent for nonessential tracking.
Grievance Redressal
For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact Circle Partners’ designated Grievance Officer:
Grievance Officer: Mr. Shreyans Jain
Email: contact@circlepartners.in
Phone: 011-45586509
All grievances will be acknowledged within 7 (seven) working days and resolved within 30 (thirty) days of receipt, subject to complexity and applicable legal requirements.
Amendments to this Policy
Circle Partners reserve the right to amend this policy from time to time. Any substantive updates to this Policy will be published on the firm’s website, and users are encouraged to review periodically. Continued engagement with the firm constitutes acceptance. Termination of website use does not affect Policy applicability to previously collected data.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Delhi.
Contact
For any queries or concerns regarding these Terms or the Website, please contact:
Email: contact@circlepartners.in
Postal Address: Circle Partners, C-62, FF, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi – 110 013 (India)