Privacy Policy – A.A. Dewan & Co.

We, Ahmed Ali Dewan & Co., also known as A.A. Dewan & Co., are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. As a full-service law firm specializing in criminal law, intellectual property (IP) law, corporate law, family law, and corporate and banking laws, we understand the sensitive nature of the legal matters we handle on your behalf. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information, ensuring your trust and confidence in our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website, contact us for legal advice, or engage our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.
• Financial Information: Payment details, billing information, and financial records, particularly in the context of corporate and banking law services.
• Legal Information: Information related to your legal matter, including case details, documents, and communications.
• IP-Related Data: Information relating to your intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, especially when you seek our IP law services.
• Other Relevant Information: Depending on the specific legal services you require, we may collect additional data necessary for handling criminal cases, family law matters, or corporate transactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

The personal and legal information we collect is used to provide you with tailored legal services, including:

• Criminal Law: To evaluate your case, offer legal advice, and represent you in court, ensuring your rights are protected at all stages.
• Intellectual Property Law: To help protect and enforce your intellectual property rights, including conducting patent and trademark searches, filing applications, and defending against IP infringements.
• Corporate Law: To advise on business formation, mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and other corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Family Law: To assist with family-related matters such as divorce, child custody, support, and prenuptial agreements, providing compassionate and professional support.
• Corporate and Banking Laws: To handle financial and banking disputes, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and corporate structuring, ensuring your business interests are protected.

We may also use your information to communicate with you, provide updates on your case, offer legal resources, and fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take data security seriously and implement advanced technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: Sensitive information, such as financial details, is encrypted during transmission to ensure secure data exchange.
• Secure Storage: We store your data in secure systems with access controls that limit data access to authorized personnel only.
• Confidentiality: All attorneys and staff members are bound by strict confidentiality agreements, ensuring that your information is kept private at all times.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: If we need to share your information with other entities (such as co-counsel, experts, or opposing parties), we will seek your explicit consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may be required to disclose your information if mandated by law or court order.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Corporate Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the firm, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Access Your Information: Request to access or correct your personal information.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for certain data processing activities at any time.
• Request Deletion: In some cases, you may request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from non-essential communications, such as marketing emails.

6. Retention of Your Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide legal services, comply with obligations, and resolve disputes. Once your case is completed, we securely dispose of any data that is no longer required, following applicable legal and ethical standards.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites not controlled by us. This privacy policy applies only to information collected by our firm. We are not responsible for third-party content or privacy practices.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect new practices, legal requirements, or services. Updated versions will be posted on our website and effective immediately upon posting.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or data handling practices, please contact us at:

• Ahmed Ali Dewan & Co.
• Suite # 238, Luxus Mall & Residency, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad
• Suite # 9, Fareed Chamber, Abdullah Haroon Road, Saddar, Karachi
• Phone: 92-515912996 – 922135620898
• Email: info@aadewan.com.pk

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your legal matters are handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.