Privacy Policy
Welcome to the official website of Legal Bridge Global (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are fully committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you use our website or engage our legal services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and outlines your rights regarding that information. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices, and how we respect and protect your privacy as a visitor to our website or a valued client of our firm.
This Policy is designed to comply with all relevant data protection laws, including:
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for residents of California, USA;
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for residents of the European Union and European Economic Area;
- The Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules for users in India;
- And other applicable local, state, and federal privacy laws.
If you have any questions or concerns after reading this policy, please feel free to contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
1. Who We Are
We are a full-service law firm based in the United States, headquartered in [City, State]. We provide legal advice and representation to clients across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, the European Union, and India. Our team is based in India as well.
Our website serves as a portal for clients, potential clients, and visitors to learn more about our services, get in touch with us, and access legal insights. As legal professionals, we understand the sensitivity and confidentiality of the information you share with us, and we take our data protection obligations seriously.
2. Contents
This Privacy Policy applies to any personal information we collect from you when:
- You browse or interact with our website;
- You contact us or request legal services;
- You engage in communications with our attorneys or staff;
- You attend a consultation or submit documents for review;
- You sign up for updates, newsletters, or client alerts.
Personal information means any information that identifies you directly or indirectly, such as your name, email address, phone number, IP address, and more. This policy also describes how we handle legal documents and other case-related data you may provide to us.
3. What Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal and Contact Information: Your full name; Email address; Phone number; Mailing and billing address; Country of residence or citizenship.
B. Professional or Legal Information: Employer or company name; Job title or position; Legal documents and records; Case details, correspondence, and background materials, etc.
C. Financial Information: Bank or payment details (when processing fees or billing); Invoice-related records
D. Technical Data Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect some technical information to help us better understand usage and improve functionality. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or search engine
This data helps us secure the website and analyze how visitors use our site, but we do not use it to identify individuals unless required for legal or security reasons.
4. How We Collect Your Information
We collect your personal information through different methods, depending on your interaction with us:
Directly from you: When you contact us, schedule a consultation, fill out a form on our website, or provide documents for review.
Through our website: Automatically via cookies and similar technologies.
From third parties: In some cases, we may receive your information from referring lawyers, business partners, or public databases, but only if legally permissible and necessary for the legal services we provide.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for specific and legitimate reasons, such as:
- To provide legal advice and services tailored to your situation;
- To communicate with you regarding your legal matters or our services;
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements, including court orders, subpoenas, or ethical obligations;
- To manage billing and payments for services rendered;
- To send updates or legal alerts (only if you’ve opted in);
- To improve our website and enhance user experience;
- To protect our firm’s rights and interests, including preventing fraud, unauthorized access, or legal liabilities.
We will only use your data when we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, fulfillment of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, or a legitimate interest.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data for marketing purposes.
However, we may share your data with:
- Internal team members: Lawyers, paralegals, administrative staff who need access for professional reasons;
- Trusted service providers: Who help us manage IT, billing, or data storage services — under strict confidentiality obligations;
- Government or regulatory authorities: When we are legally required to do so;
- Courts, tribunals, or opposing counsel: In the course of handling your legal matter;
- Third parties (with your consent): Such as co-counsel or expert witnesses.
All disclosures are made strictly on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:
A. For California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it;
- Right to delete certain personal information;
- Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of data (note: we do not sell data);
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
B. For EU Residents (GDPR)
- Right to access the personal data we hold about you;
- Right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable;
- Right to restrict or object to certain types of processing;
- Right to data portability (receive a copy of your data);
- Right to withdraw consent at any time;
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
C. For Indian Residents
- Right to review and correct your data;
- Right to withdraw consent, subject to legal obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
8. How We Keep Your Information Safe
We use a variety of technical and organizational measures to keep your personal data secure. These include:
- Data encryption for online communications and file transfers;
- Secure servers and cloud services with controlled access;
- Physical safeguards for document storage;
- Regular staff training on data privacy and cybersecurity;
- Monitoring and review of access logs and security events.
While we do our best to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If a data breach ever occurs, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities in accordance with applicable law.
9. How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Typically, this means:
- During the active client relationship;
- For up to seven (7) years after a matter is concluded;
- Longer if required by law or for ongoing legal obligations or disputes.
We regularly review our retention policies to ensure they are in line with current legal and ethical standards.
10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files that help improve your browsing experience. Cookies allow us to:
- Remember your preferences;
- Track website usage and performance;
- Enhance website security.
You can control how cookies are used through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may impact how the website functions.
11. Limitation of Liability
Although we implement robust measures to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee that all transmissions over the internet are fully secure. We are not liable for unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of information outside our reasonable control.
12. Indemnification
By using our website or providing your information, you agree to indemnify and hold Legal Bridge Global, its partners, attorneys, and staff harmless from any claims, losses, or liabilities arising from your violation of this Privacy Policy or misuse of our website.
13. Legal Remedies and Enforcement
You acknowledge that any breach of this policy may cause serious harm to our firm. In such cases, we may seek legal remedies such as injunctions or equitable relief in addition to any damages allowed by law.
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes related to this policy shall be resolved in the appropriate courts located in [Your City, State], unless otherwise required by local privacy laws.
15. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before interacting with them.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version here with the updated date. For significant changes, we will attempt to notify you via email or by displaying a notice on our website.
17. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
You may contact us using the details below:
- Email: [Your Email Here]
- Phone: [Your Phone Number Here]
- Website: [Your Website URL Here]
18. Miscellaneous
At Legal Bridge Global, we take your privacy seriously, not just because the law requires it, but because we believe it’s essential to earning and keeping your trust. Whether you are reaching out to us for the first time, browsing our site, or are a long-standing client, your personal information is treated with the highest standard of confidentiality and care.
This Privacy Policy is intended to give you clear, comprehensive insight into what we do with your data, why we do it, and how you are protected. If anything is unclear or if you’d like further clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for choosing Legal Bridge Global
Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy is not intended to constitute legal advice. For questions regarding your own rights under applicable privacy laws.