Privacy & Policy

1. Introduction

Lexlabs ("Lexlabs", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who access or interact with this website, www.Lexlabs.xyz ("Website"). This Privacy Policy ("Policy") sets out how Lexlabs collects, uses, processes, stores, discloses, and safeguards personal information obtained through the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Policy.

This Policy is issued in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed thereunder, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, as amended from time to time ("Applicable Law"). 

2. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of personal information by Lexlabs through the Website and applies to all users who access, browse, or interact with the Website in any manner.

This Policy applies to:

  • Information voluntarily provided by users through contact forms, emails, event registrations, career-related submissions, or other interactions on the Website; and
  • Information automatically collected during access to or use of the Website.

This Policy does not apply to information exchanged in the course of a formal lawyer–client relationship. Any such information is governed by Lexlabs's terms of engagement and applicable professional and legal confidentiality obligations.

3. Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Applicable Law" means the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made thereunder, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and any amendments, rules, regulations, or guidelines issued thereunder, as amended from time to time.

"Personal Information" means any information that relates to a natural person, which, either directly or indirectly, in combination with other information available or likely to be available with Lexlabs, is capable of identifying such person.

"Sensitive Personal Data or Information" shall have the meaning assigned to it under Applicable Law and includes such categories of data as may be notified from time to time.

"Website" means www.Lexlabs.xyz and includes all pages, content, features, and services made available through it.

Words and expressions used but not defined in this Policy shall have the meanings assigned to them under Applicable Law.

4. Information Collected

During your access to or use of the Website, Lexlabs may collect and process the following categories of information ("Personal Information"):

4.1. Contact Information

Information voluntarily provided by you, including your name, email address, telephone number, postal address, organisation name, designation, and other contact details submitted through the Website.

4.2. Professional and Business Information

Information provided in the course of making enquiries, seeking services, submitting instructions, or otherwise interacting with Lexlabs for professional purposes, including correspondence, requests, and related details.

4.3. Career and Recruitment Information

Information such as resumes, educational qualifications, professional experience, and preferred roles submitted in connection with internships, employment, or other career opportunities. Processing of such information is based on your consent.

4.4. Technical and Usage Information

Information automatically collected when you access the Website, including Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the Website, cookies, and analytics data.

4.5. Publicly Available Information

Information lawfully obtained from publicly available sources, professional platforms, or social media websites, where relevant and permitted under Applicable Law.

4.6. Event and Seminar Information

Information such as dietary preferences or health-related details collected solely for the purpose of facilitating events or seminars organised by Lexlabs, where necessary and based on your explicit consent.

Lexlabs does not collect any Sensitive Personal Data or Information unless required for a lawful purpose and with your express consent.

5. Voluntary Disclosure and Consent

Provision of Personal Information to Lexlabs is entirely voluntary. You may choose not to provide certain information; however, such choice may limit Lexlabs's ability to respond to your enquiries, provide access to specific features of the Website, or offer services requested by you.

Where the processing of Personal Information or Sensitive Personal Data is based on your consent, such consent shall be deemed to have been provided by you through your voluntary submission of the information or by your continued use of the Website.

You may withdraw your consent in respect of the processing of Personal Information at any time by providing written notice to Lexlabs. Withdrawal of consent shall operate prospectively and shall not affect the legality of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal. In certain cases, withdrawal of consent may result in Lexlabs being unable to provide certain services.

6. Use of Information (Permitted Purposes)

Lexlabs uses Personal Information solely for the following purposes ("Permitted Purposes"):

  • To verify and facilitate access to and use of the Website and its features;
  • To respond to enquiries, requests, and communications submitted by users;
  • To provide legal or professional services or information requested by you or your organisation;
  • To manage and administer professional and business relationships, including internal record keeping, billing, accounting, and administrative purposes;
  • To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and professional obligations, including record-keeping and compliance requirements;
  • To conduct compliance screening, fraud prevention, and risk management, where legally required;
  • To analyse, improve, and develop the Website, services, and communications;
  • To protect the security and integrity of Lexlabs's premises, systems, networks, and information technology infrastructure;
  • To monitor and ensure compliance with internal policies and standards;
  • To enable service providers, consultants, and vendors engaged by Lexlabs to provide services under confidentiality obligations;
  • To protect or defend Lexlabs's legal rights and to comply with court orders or lawful requests;
  • For insurance, audit, and risk assessment purposes; and
  • For any purpose ancillary or incidental to the above or for which the Personal Information was provided.

Lexlabs does not sell or rent Personal Information and does not use Personal Information for automated decision-making or profiling, except as expressly stated in this Policy.

7. Communications

Where you have expressly provided your consent, Lexlabs may use your contact information to communicate updates relating to legal developments, publications, newsletters, events, or other informational material relevant to Lexlabs's professional activities.

You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time by following the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting Lexlabs directly. Lexlabs will respect your preferences and process such requests within a reasonable timeframe.

Lexlabs does not engage in unsolicited communications and does not use Personal Information for automated decision-making or profiling beyond the purposes set out in this Policy.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

Lexlabs processes Personal Information only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

Performance of obligations: Processing is necessary for responding to enquiries, providing professional services, or performing obligations arising from a contractual or pre-contractual relationship with you or your organisation.

Compliance with law: Processing is necessary to comply with legal, regulatory, or professional obligations applicable to Lexlabs.

Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for Lexlabs's legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms, including improving services, maintaining security, and managing operations.

Consent: Where required under Applicable Law, processing is carried out based on your explicit consent, which may be withdrawn prospectively.

Lexlabs ensures that processing of Personal Information is limited to what is necessary for the relevant lawful purpose.

9. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

Lexlabs may disclose or share Personal Information only in the following circumstances and to the extent necessary:

  • With Lexlabs's affiliates, associates, consultants, or professionals on a confidential basis;
  • With clients, subject to Applicable Law and professional obligations;
  • With service providers or vendors supporting Lexlabs's operations under confidentiality obligations;
  • With courts, regulatory authorities, or law enforcement agencies where required by law;
  • For compliance screening, fraud prevention, and risk management;
  • To protect or defend Lexlabs's legal rights;
  • In connection with restructuring, assignment, or transfer of rights; and
  • In aggregated or anonymised form for analytical purposes.

Except as expressly stated above, Lexlabs does not disclose Personal Information without your consent.

10. Information Provided About Third Parties

Where you provide Personal Information relating to another individual, you represent and warrant that you have the authority and consent to disclose such information to Lexlabs.

You further confirm that the concerned individual has been informed of:

  • Lexlabs's identity and contact details;
  • The purposes for which such Personal Information is collected and processed;
  • The manner in which such information may be used or disclosed; and
  • Their rights under Applicable Law.

Lexlabs shall not be responsible for any claims arising from unauthorised disclosure of Personal Information by you.

11. Data Security

Lexlabs implements reasonable technical and organisational security measures, in accordance with Applicable Law, to safeguard Personal Information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

Access to Personal Information is limited to authorised personnel strictly on a need-to-know basis. Such measures include appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, having regard to the nature of the information and the associated risks.

While Lexlabs endeavours to protect Personal Information, you acknowledge that the transmission of information over the internet or other electronic networks involves inherent security risks. Lexlabs shall not be liable for any breach of security unless such breach is caused by its gross or wilful negligence.

12. Storage, Retention, and Cross-Border Transfer

Personal Information collected by Lexlabs is primarily stored in electronic form and may, where necessary, also be stored in physical form. Lexlabs retains Personal Information only for such period as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with Applicable Law, professional obligations, or internal policies.

Lexlabs may store, process, or transfer Personal Information in jurisdictions outside the Republic of India, including through third-party service providers, provided that such storage, processing, or transfer is undertaken in compliance with Applicable Law and subject to appropriate safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and security of such information.

By accessing or using the Website and providing Personal Information, you consent to such storage, processing, and transfer in accordance with this Policy.

13. User Rights

Subject to Applicable Law, you may have the following rights in relation to your Personal Information:

  • The right to be informed about the collection and use of your Personal Information;
  • The right to request access to the Personal Information held about you;
  • The right to request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information;
  • The right to withdraw consent in respect of the processing of Sensitive Personal Data, with prospective effect;
  • The right to request deletion of Personal Information, to the extent permitted under Applicable Law.

Lexlabs may require verification of identity before acting upon any such request. Certain requests may be subject to legal, regulatory, or professional limitations.

14. Modification of Policy

Lexlabs reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Applicable Law, regulatory requirements, or business practices. Any such modifications shall be published on the Website.

Continued use of the Website following the publication of changes shall constitute acceptance of the revised Policy.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of Personal Information, you may contact Lexlabs at:

Email: admin@Lexlabs.xyz