Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Law Minded ("we", "our", "us") operates the website lawminded.in. We are a legal awareness and compliance education platform based in India. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect only what we need, and only when you give it to us:

• Contact form: your name, email address, and the message/query you send us.
• Newsletter signup: your name (optional) and email address.
• Template downloads: your email address, if you choose to provide it (you can also skip and download without it).
• Usage data: standard, non-identifying analytics such as pages visited, browser type, device, and approximate location - collected through cookies and analytics tools.

We do not ask for sensitive information such as your Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, or passwords. Please never share such details with us.

3. Why We Collect It

• To respond to your questions and contact-form messages.
• To send you compliance updates, new articles, and newsletters (only if you subscribed).
• To deliver the document templates you request.
• To understand how visitors use the site so we can improve our content.
• To keep the website secure and prevent misuse.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to remember your preferences (like light/dark theme), to know you've accepted our cookie notice, and to measure website traffic. We may also use advertising cookies (see below). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as well.

5. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We display ads to keep Law Minded free. We may use Google AdSense and similar services, which use cookies to show ads that may be relevant to you. Google may use your visit to this and other sites to personalise ads. You can learn about and opt out of personalised advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data only with:

• Trusted service providers who help us run the website (e.g., email delivery, analytics, advertising), bound to protect your data.
• Authorities, if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep your information safe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your data, we will remove it from our active records.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Ask what personal data we hold about you.
• Ask us to correct or update your information.
• Ask us to delete your information.
• Unsubscribe from our emails at any time (every newsletter includes an unsubscribe option).

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@lawminded.in.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at hello@lawminded.in.