Privacy Policy

This document sets out the principles and practices followed by SYC ("SYC", "we", "our" or "us") in relation to the handling of personal data and sensitive personal data (together referred to as "Information"). This Privacy Policy applies to all persons and organisations ("you" or "your") who visit or use the website www.syclawpartners.in (the "Website") or who otherwise provide Information to SYC in the course of professional, contractual, employment, or other lawful interactions.

SYC is committed to respecting privacy and ensuring that Information is handled responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable Indian laws and professional standards.

1. Nature of Information Collected

SYC may receive or collect Information through the Website, electronic correspondence, onboarding procedures, contractual documentation, or other legitimate modes of interaction. Such Information may include the following, depending on the nature of your relationship with SYC:

(a) Identity and Contact Information

  • Name, professional credentials, and reference identifiers;
  • Contact particulars including email address, telephone number, and residential or business address;
  • Basic demographic details such as language preference, gender, and date of birth;
  • Details contained in government-issued identity documents including PAN card, passport, voter identification card, or driving licence;
  • Family-related details such as marital status, dependents, and emergency contact information;
  • Images, biometric identifiers, or similar data, where collected in a lawful manner;
  • Health-related information, including medical history, only where relevant and legally permissible;
  • Authentication details required for authorised access to SYC systems.

(b) Financial and Compensation-Related Information

  • Banking or investment account information;
  • Details relating to remuneration, professional fees, retainerships, stipends, or reimbursements.

(c) Professional, Employment, and Engagement Data

  • Role, designation, and terms governing professional or employment engagements;
  • Access permissions for systems, applications, and infrastructure;
  • Device-related identifiers used for secure access;
  • Applications, resumes, curriculum vitae, and supporting documentation;
  • Records relating to professional performance, reviews, or development.

(d) Website and Technology Usage Information

  • Data generated automatically through interaction with the Website, including IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and operating system;
  • Information relating to usage behaviour such as pages visited, navigation patterns, access times, and frequency of visits.

(e) Client, Service, and Transactional Information

  • Information obtained or generated in the course of delivering professional services or performing contractual obligations for clients, service providers, or counterparties.

(f) Aadhaar Information

  • Aadhaar details may be provided for identification where voluntarily submitted or where required under applicable law.
  • Where Aadhaar information is mandatory under law, SYC will clearly communicate the requirement and purpose prior to collection.

SYC seeks to ensure that the Information collected is relevant, proportionate, and limited to what is reasonably necessary for legitimate purposes.

2. Purpose and Manner of Use

Information collected by SYC may be used for one or more of the following purposes:

  • Administering and managing professional, employment, or contractual relationships;
  • Maintaining communication, including in situations concerning safety or emergencies;
  • Conducting internal operations, governance, and administrative functions;
  • Rendering legal and allied professional services;
  • Sharing non-confidential information relating to SYC's work, experience, or developments in an appropriate manner;
  • Circulating legal updates, publications, research material, or knowledge resources;
  • Safeguarding and monitoring the authorised use of SYC's technological and physical resources;
  • Evaluating operational data to improve service standards and internal efficiency;
  • Meeting statutory, regulatory, ethical, and professional obligations, and protecting SYC's lawful interests.

Where Information is required to be used for any purpose not stated above, SYC will obtain consent where such consent is required by law.

3. Rights and Choices

(a) Review, Rectification, and Removal

You may request access to the Information available with SYC and seek correction of inaccuracies. Requests for deletion or removal of Information may also be submitted, subject to applicable legal, regulatory, and professional record-keeping requirements.

Certain Information may be retained where necessary to comply with law or to continue or conclude a legitimate professional or contractual relationship.

(b) Data Protection Measures

SYC employs reasonable managerial, technical, and organisational measures intended to protect Information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure, having regard to the nature and sensitivity of the Information.

4. Sharing of Information

Information is shared only in limited circumstances, as outlined below:

(a) Internal Access

Information may be accessed by authorised members of SYC solely for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy. Due to operational requirements, such access may extend across multiple locations or teams within SYC.

Where external service providers are engaged for data storage, technology support, or operational assistance, SYC endeavours to ensure that appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations are in place.

(b) Third-Party Disclosures

Information may be shared with third parties:

  • Where you have expressly agreed to such sharing; or
  • Where sharing is reasonably necessary for fulfilling contractual, professional, or statutory responsibilities.

Only such Information as is essential for the relevant purpose is disclosed, and reasonable safeguards are adopted to prevent unauthorised use.

(c) Legal or Regulatory Disclosure

Information may be disclosed where required by applicable law, judicial orders, directions of governmental or regulatory authorities, or in cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

5. Retention Practices

Information is retained only for such period as is reasonably required for the purposes for which it was collected or as mandated by applicable law, professional standards, or regulatory requirements.

6. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, or SYC's internal practices. Updated versions will be made available on the Website.

Continued use of the Website or continued engagement with SYC after such revisions shall be treated as acknowledgement of the updated Privacy Policy.

7. Contact

Any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of Information may be addressed using the contact details provided on the Website.

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