Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Gulisons Digital Pvt. Ltd. ("Company", "We", "Us", or "Our") operates the BarPortal platform ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by Bar Associations

• Bar Association name, registration details, and address
• Administrator contact information (name, email, phone)
• Authorized signatories and office bearers' details
• Banking and payment information for subscription fees

2.2 Member Information

• Personal details: Name, father's name, date of birth, gender
• Professional details: Enrollment number, enrollment date, practice areas
• Contact information: Address, phone numbers, email
• Photographs for ID card generation
• Vehicle details for parking sticker applications
• Payment and transaction records

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Log files and access timestamps

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, operate, and maintain the Platform
• Member Management: To facilitate member registration, ID card generation, and fee collection
• Communication: To send important notifications, updates, and alerts
• Payment Processing: To process subscription fees and member payments
• Platform Improvement: To analyze usage and improve our services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Support: To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4. Data Sharing

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Payment gateways, SMS providers, cloud hosting services
• Bar Associations: Member data is accessible to authorized administrators of the respective Bar Association
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Access Controls: Role-based access with strong authentication
• Infrastructure: Secure cloud hosting with regular security updates
• Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for suspicious activities
• Backups: Regular encrypted backups with secure storage

6. Data Retention

We retain data according to the following schedule:

Data Type	Retention Period
Account Information	Duration of subscription + 3 years
Member Records	Duration of subscription + 3 years
Payment Records	7 years (legal requirement)
Uploaded Documents (Photos, RC)	6 months after document issuance
System Logs	1 year
Communication Records	2 years

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing
• Grievance: Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@barportal.in. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.

9. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services:

• Payment Gateways: Razorpay, Cashfree (for payment processing)
• Cloud Services: Amazon Web Services (for hosting)
• SMS Providers: For OTP and notification delivery
• Analytics: Google Analytics (for usage insights)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing data use.

10. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2025.