Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Overview & Statutory Scope

Dinesh Tiwari & Associates ("Firm", "We", "Us") respects your right to privacy and data protection. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and safeguard personal information collected through our official website (tiwarilaw.in), consultation request forms, AI Assistant, and Client Portal.

Our data processing practices strictly comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the ethical rules prescribed under Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us for specific legal consultation or case management services:

• Identity & Contact Data: Full Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and City submitted via consultation forms or chat.
• Legal Inquiry Details: Brief summary of the legal matter, practice area selection, or court case query submitted for consultation booking.
• Client Portal Account Details: Encrypted login credentials assigned to verified clients for accessing case status updates.
• Attachment Files: Documents or identity proofs voluntarily uploaded to assist in preliminary legal case evaluation.

3. Purpose & Use of Collected Data

Personal data is processed strictly for legitimate legal service purposes, including:

• Scheduling legal consultations with Advocate Dinesh Prasad Tiwari & Senior Trial Counsel.
• Facilitating secure live legal assistance and WhatsApp communication upon your direct request.
• Managing active litigation files, client portal authentications, and case status communications.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third-party marketing or advertising networks.

4. Attorney-Client Privilege & Encrypted Data Security

We acknowledge the solemn duty of confidentiality under Section 126 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Communications and case materials shared with our chambers remain privileged.

Our website implements industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption for live chat messages, SSL/TLS transport layer security across all form submissions, and secure password hashing for Client Portal access.

5. Cookies & Local Storage Policy

Our website uses strictly necessary, functional cookies and browser local storage to maintain session security and provide essential features:

• Language Preference Cookies (googtrans): Remembers selected translation (English, Hindi, Nepali, Bhojpuri).
• Chat Session State (localStorage): Preserves your ongoing conversation with the legal team across page navigation.
• Client Portal Session (PHPSESSID): Secures authenticated sessions for logged-in clients.

6. Bar Council of India (BCI) Disclaimer

As per Rule 36, Section IV of the Bar Council of India Rules, law firms and advocates are prohibited from soliciting work or advertising. Accessing this website or submitting a query does not automatically create an advocate-client relationship until formal engagement is confirmed by Advocate Dinesh Prasad Tiwari.