Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of Information:

1. Personal Information: Name, contact details (email, phone number, physical address), date of birth, gender, nationality, language(s) spoken, marital status, photograph, and identification documents (e.g., PAN Card, Passport, Aadhaar, or Voter ID).
2. Sensitive Personal Data: Biometric information, medical records, financial details (bank account information, salaries, or stipends), and physical, physiological, or mental health data.
   Professional Data: Qualifications, designation, career history, resumes, performance reviews, and contractual information.
3. Technical Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on the Website (e.g., page views, navigation, and frequency of visits).
4. Other Information: Any other details collected as part of our contractual relationships with clients or service providers or while providing legal or other services.

You are not required to provide Aadhaar information unless mandated by law. Alternate identification (e.g., PAN or Passport) may be provided in such cases.

Purpose of Collecting Information

Your Information may be used for the following purposes:

1. Managing our relationship with you, including employment or engagement with Areete.
2. Facilitating communication, including for emergencies or notifications.
3. Providing legal and other services to our clients.
4. Enhancing knowledge management and sharing key legal developments.
5. Compliance with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
6. Protecting Areete’s legal rights and interests.
7. Monitoring the use of our internal systems and resources.
8. Conducting data analytics to improve internal processes and the quality of our services.

If we process your Information for purposes not listed here, we will seek your consent in advance.

Disclosure and Transfer of Information

Your Information may be shared under the following circumstances:

1. Internal Use: Access to your Information within Areete will be restricted to personnel who need it for the purposes listed above.
2. Third Parties: Information may be disclosed to third-party service providers or partners with your consent or as necessary to fulfil contractual obligations.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose Information if required by law, regulatory authorities, or to comply with court orders or government directives.

Where Information is shared with third parties, we will take reasonable measures to ensure its security and compliance with applicable data protection laws.