Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25 November 2025

I'm Legal ("we," "our," or "us") is deeply committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of the information you entrust to us, in full respect of advocate-client privilege. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our services ("Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two distinct categories:

  • Personal Information (Advocate Data): This is the information you provide when registering, such as your name, email, phone number, Bar Council registration details, and chamber address.
  • Client and Case Information (Privileged Data): This is the highly sensitive, confidential information you input into our system about your clients and cases, including names, case facts, evidence, legal notes, and drafted documents.

2. Roles and Responsibilities (Advocate-Client Privilege)

It is crucial to understand the roles under data protection law:

  • As the advocate using our Service, **you are the Data Controller** for all Client and Case Information. You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and ensuring all data handling complies with your professional ethical obligations.
  • I'm Legal acts as the **Data Processor** on your behalf. Our sole responsibility is to process this data as instructed by you through the use of our Service and to ensure its absolute security. We claim no ownership or rights over this data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly for the following purposes:

  • To Provide the Service: To operate, maintain, and provide you with all features, such as managing your case diary, drafting notices, and analyzing case files.
  • To Manage Your Account: To process subscription payments, send important service-related communications, and provide customer support.
  • To Improve Our Service: We may use anonymized and aggregated usage data (e.g., feature usage frequency) to improve our platform. We will **never** use identifiable Client and Case Information for this purpose.

We will **never** sell, rent, access, or share identifiable Client and Case Information with any third party for any purpose, unless compelled by a binding order from a court of competent jurisdiction in India.

4. Data Security

We treat the security of your privileged data as our highest priority. We implement robust, industry-standard security measures, including:

  • End-to-End Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit (using TLS/SSL) and at rest.
  • Strict Access Controls: Access to the underlying infrastructure is strictly limited to authorized personnel. Your account is protected by your secure password.

5. Grievance Officer

In accordance with India's Information Technology Act, 2000, and its rules, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below for any concerns regarding your data.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@imassistant.in.