ADSUM LEGAL SERVICES LLP (“Adsum Legal Services”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)
Effective date: 28 October 2025

This page sets out our (A) Disclaimer & User Acknowledgement, (B) Privacy Policy, and (C) Cookie Policy. Please read them carefully before using this website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to these terms.

A) Disclaimer & User Acknowledgement

• No solicitation or advertising
  As per the rules of the Bar Council of India, law firms are not permitted to solicit or advertise. This website is intended solely for informational purposes. By proceeding, you acknowledge that you are seeking information about Adsum Legal Services of your own accord and that there has been no form of solicitation, invitation, inducement, or advertisement by us or our members.
• No legal advice
  Content on this website (including articles, resources, and updates) is general information and does not constitute legal advice. You should obtain specific legal advice before acting (or refraining from acting) on any information.
• No lawyer–client relationship
  Your use of this website or transmission/reception of information does not create a lawyer–client relationship. A lawyer–client relationship is formed only upon formal engagement in writing and completion of our internal conflict checks.
• Confidentiality
  Do not send confidential or privileged information through website forms or unsolicited emails. Confidentiality attaches only after we confirm our engagement in writing.
• External links
  Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for their content, security, or practices.
• Intellectual property
  All text, graphics, and other content on this website are protected by applicable laws. You may make personal, non-commercial copies with attribution. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
• Limitation of liability
  To the extent permitted by law, we disclaim all liability arising from reliance on website content or unavailability of the site. This site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
• Governing law & jurisdiction
  These terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

B) Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data collected via this website, our contact forms, scheduled consultations, newsletters (if any), and interactions with our professional team. It applies to visitors, clients, vendors, job applicants, and other individuals whose data we process in connection with our website and firm operations.

2. Who we are & contact details

Legal name: ADSUM LEGAL SERVICES LLP.
Registered/Head Office: 13, National Park, Basement, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi – 110024 (Near Moolchand Metro Station).

For data-protection queries or grievances, please use the Contact section at the end of this page (postal address provided). If you prefer electronic communication, use the contact options on our Contact page.

3. Personal data we collect

• Information you provide directly: name, organisation, designation, contact details, matter description, documents you upload/share, job-application information, and preferences (e.g., subscription choices).
• Information collected automatically: device and browser details, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and approximate location (derived from IP) via cookies or similar technologies (see Cookie Policy).
• Information from third parties: background or KYC checks where legally permissible; referral details; publicly available information; vendor and service-provider data.

4. Lawful bases (illustrative)

We process personal data where one or more of the following apply:
(a) Consent (e.g., optional newsletter sign-ups);
(b) Performance of a contract / pre-contract steps (e.g., to evaluate and accept an engagement);
(c) Legal obligation (e.g., KYC, tax, record-keeping);
(d) Legitimate interests (e.g., to secure our systems, improve our site, manage our practice), balanced against your rights.

5. How we use personal data

• Evaluate and respond to enquiries, proposals, and job applications;
• Provide and administer legal services after engagement;
• Manage billing, accounting, and compliance;
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and user experience;
• Communicate administrative updates (e.g., policy changes);
• Comply with applicable laws and enforce our rights.

6. Sharing & disclosure

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers under contract (e.g., IT hosting, cyber-security, email, document management) bound by confidentiality and appropriate safeguards;
• Professional advisers, experts, and affiliates assisting on a matter (where applicable and appropriate);
• Regulators, courts, law-enforcement, or other parties where required by law or to protect our rights;
• Parties to a business reorganisation (e.g., merger) subject to confidentiality.

We do not sell personal data.

7. International transfers

Where data is transferred outside India, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards, consistent with applicable law.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, to comply with legal obligations (including limitation periods), and in line with our internal retention schedules.

9. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, erase, withdraw consent (for processing based on consent), and raise grievances. You may also have a right to nominate another person to exercise choices on your behalf in certain circumstances. To exercise these rights, please use the Contact section below.

10. Children

This website is not intended for use by children (persons under 18 years). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent or authorisation where required by law.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The Effective date at the top reflects the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

C) Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function and improve user experience. Related technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

2. Types of cookies we use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – essential for core functionality (e.g., page navigation, form submissions, security).
• Performance/Analytics Cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time on page) so we can improve content and usability.
• Functionality Cookies – remember user choices (e.g., language or region) to enhance experience.
  We do not use advertising/targeting cookies on this website.

3. Your choices

On your first visit, a cookie banner may request your preferences. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage granular choices. You can also control cookies via your browser settings (blocking or deleting them). If you block certain cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.

4. Cookie duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period unless deleted earlier by you.

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update our cookie practices from time to time; changes will appear on this page.

Contact & Grievance Redressal

ADSUM LEGAL SERVICES LLP
Registered/Head Office: 13, National Park, Basement, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi – 110024 (Near Moolchand Metro Station).

For any privacy, cookie, or website-related concerns (including requests to exercise data-subject rights), please write to us at the postal address above or use the contact options provided on our website’s Contact page.

Version control

• Effective date: 28 October 2025
• Last reviewed: 28 October 2025

This page is designed to comply with Indian professional and data-protection norms and to avoid solicitation. It is not a substitute for legal advice.