PRIVACY NOTICE
Narain Law Firm P.C. (‘NLFPC) is dedicated to fulfilling its obligations as a responsible custodian of the personal information processed during the delivery of legal services.
Scope of This Notice:
This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) delineates the methodologies by which we, acting as a data controller, collect, utilize, disclose, and otherwise process personal information. This Notice applies primarily to our marketing and business development activities, the administration of our primary website (www.narainlawfirm.com), and all associated digital platforms, mobile applications, and electronic communications (collectively, the “Digital Services”).
Client Representation:
Please be advised that personal information processed during the course of a formal legal engagement is governed by the specific terms of our engagement letters and our overarching professional and ethical obligations. While such data is handled with the highest degree of confidentiality, it remains outside the primary scope of this digital-focused Notice.
Definition of Personal Information:
For the purposes of this Notice, “Personal Information” refers to any data that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated—directly or indirectly—with a specific natural person. This definition excludes information that has been rendered anonymous, de-identified, or aggregated in accordance with applicable law.
The Types of Information We Collect
The nature and extent of the personal information we aggregate are contingent upon the specific character of your engagement with the NLPFC.
1. Information Provided Directly by You
We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to NLFPC. This typically occurs when you subscribe to legal insights, register for webinars or events, submit inquiries via our digital interfaces, or otherwise correspond with our professionals. The categories of information collected—subject to the context of your engagement—include:
∙ Identifiers and Legal Credentials: Full legal name, contact information (email, telephonic, and postal), licensure details, electronic signatures, and government-issued identification (e.g., Social Security or Passport numbers) where necessary for verified engagement. If you have registered with a Digital Service, we may also collect your account username and password.
∙ Professional and Academic History: Current and former institutional affiliations, current or previous employers, job titles, educational background and field of studies, professional certifications or memberships, and language proficiencies.
∙ Demographic Data: To the extent permitted by law and voluntarily disclosed, which may include sensitive personal information or information about protected classifications, such as but not limited to information regarding age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Geolocation Information, such as your city, state, province or region, and country.
∙ Health Information: Data provided to accommodate accessibility requirements or dietary restrictions.
∙ Multimedia and User Content: Audio-visual recordings, such as your voice and likeness as captured in photographs, video, or audio recordings if you attend our events, visit our offices, or leave us a voicemail, and content generated by you on our social media platforms or other forums on NLFPC Digital Services. Preferences, such as your stated interests, how frequently you wish to receive our newsletters, or other communications.
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∙ Any other information you choose to provide.
Some of the above information is considered sensitive personal information depending on where you are based (for example, health information). Subject to applicable laws, your sensitive personal information will not be collected, used or disclosed without your consent, unless there is another legal basis for processing it (for example, necessary use of the information for the purpose of establishing or defending legal claims).
You generally can use our Digital Services without providing us with personal information, though we may still collect personal information automatically as described in the next section.
2. Information Collected Automatically or Generated
As you navigate our Digital Services, we may automatically aggregate data pertaining to your device and interaction patterns. This technical processing is often essential for platform functionality and security.
∙ Technical Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, such as your name, e-mail address, username, social media identifiers, IP addresses, and device and mobile advertising identifiers.
∙ Device Specifications: Operating system versions, browser configurations, and hardware characteristics, such as the type of device used to interact with the Digital Services.
∙ Interaction Analytics: Behavioral data including page-view sequences, search queries, and specific engagement with NLFPC content or materials, such as the content you view and features you access on our Digital Services, the pages you view immediately before and after you access our Digital Services, whether and how you interact with content available on our Digital Services, and the search terms you enter on our Digital Services.
∙ Geolocation Data: Regional or city-level location data derived from IP addresses to facilitate localized content delivery, provided you have enabled location-sharing permissionsn so that we may provide you with content based on your location and your proximity to our office.. Inferences drawn from your interactions with our Digital Services, the events you choose to attend, or any of the other personal information available to us.
∙ Technical Analysis and Tracking Technologies: A portion of the Device and Interaction Information collected is utilized for critical technical analysis. This processing is strictly necessary to maintain the core functionality of our platforms, optimize system performance, and safeguard our Digital Services against unauthorized access or cyber-security threats. Any analytical processing beyond these essential operational requirements is contingent upon your prior, explicit consent.
∙ Cookies and Similar Technologies : NLPFC, along with authorized service providers and engaged third parties, utilizes cookies, web beacons, and analogous tracking technologies (collectively, “Cookies”). These tools facilitate the collection and storage of information on your device to enhance your user experience, analyze traffic patterns, and streamline your interactions with our Digital Services.
3. Information Obtained from External Sources
NLFPC may obtain information we collect directly with data obtained from third-party entities and publicly accessible repositories, including our clients, business partners, or professional contact databases, and enrichment services. These sources include, but not limited to social media platforms, such as when you interact with us on those platforms or access our social media content and other websites, or materials available through search engines.
∙ Professional and Commercial Partners: We may receive data, such as professional licenses held, employers, business contact information, or information about your education, such as your degrees, fields of study, institutions attended, languages, professional memberships, qualifications, and certifications, from our clients, business affiliates, or employees, as well as from specialized business contact databases and data enrichment services.
∙ Social Media Interactivity: Information, such as name, telephone number, postal or e-mail address, social media identifiers, and device and mobile advertising identifiers, may be acquired when you engage with NLFPC-administered content or interact with our profiles on social media networks,or user content you post on social media or publications or make available online. The extent of this data is subject to your privacy settings on those respective platforms.
∙ Publicly Available Repositories: We may aggregate information from public domains, including search engine results, professional publications, regulatory filings, and public-facing social media profiles. Data available via search engines, publications, and professional social media profiles.
While our Digital Services provide links to various social media platforms, N:LPC is not responsible for the data processing activities of those providers Your social media data will not be processed during your visit to this website. We have no influence on the processing of your data when you use social media as it is the sole responsibility of the social media providers.
For transparency purposes, we would like to share the privacy notices of the social media providers linked on our website:
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/intl/en_us/howyoutubeworks/user-settings/privacy
X (formerly Twitter)
https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/
Tiktok
https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/us/privacy-policy/en
Google Chat:
https://transparency.google/intl/en_us/our-policies/product-terms/google-chat/
4. Information Utilization
NLPFC utilizes collected data to facilitate the delivery of legal services and maintain the integrity of its operational infrastructure. Information is processed for the following professional purposes:
∙ Provision of Communication: To fulfill contractual obligations, respond to formal inquiries, and provide substantive legal representation and related services per attorney-client relationships under applicable rules and law.
∙ Operational Integrity and Optimization: To monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance the functionality of NLFPC Digital Services, ensuring a secure and efficient user interface.
∙ Professional Outreach and Education: To disseminate legal updates, newsletters, and marketing communications regarding services or developments that may impact interests.
∙ Administrative and Account Management: To oversee user accounts and issue essential technical notices, security advisories, and administrative modifications.
∙ Strategic Analytics and Data Interpretation: To evaluate service utilization through the generation of statistical reports and the analysis of user engagement metrics.
∙ Risk Mitigation and Internal Governance: To execute internal audits, billing procedures, and data analysis; and to detect, prevent, and respond to potential fraud, unauthorized or illegal activities, or infringements of intellectual property.
∙ Promotional Assessment: To evaluate the reach and efficacy of NLFPC professional events, publications, and promotional initiatives under applicable rules and laws.
∙ Regulatory and Statutory Compliance: To satisfy legal mandates, respond to valid service of process or governmental requests for information, and protect the fundamental rights and safety of the firm, its clientele, and the public.
∙ Utilization of Non-Identifiable Data: To employ de-identified or aggregate data for any purpose permitted under applicable statutory frameworks, provided such data does not constitute personally identifiable information (PII).
∙ As we believe reasonably necessary or appropriate to comply with our legal obligations, to respond to legal process or requests for information issued by government authorities or other third parties, or to protect your, NLFPC or others’ rights.
Disclosures and Information Sharing ProtocolNLFPC maintains a strict policy against the sale of personal information. We do not disclose identifiable data to third parties for their independent use unless authorized by the client, directed by the client, required for legal compliance, or as delineated within this Notice.
1. AI and Machine Learning Governance
We maintain a rigorous data privacy standard: personal data is not utilized to train large language models (LLMs) or other artificial intelligence systems.
2. Authorized Disclosures
In fulfillment of the aforementioned service purposes, we may disclose information to the following categories of recipients:
∙ Authorized Service Providers: Vetted third-party entities performing essential functions on our behalf, including but not limited to Web-hosting and IT infrastructure providers, Mailing and distribution vendors, analytics and event hosting services.
∙ Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Law enforcement, governmental bodies, or third parties with established legal rights, as required by applicable jurisdiction, contract, or the provision of legal services as may be permitted or required by the laws of any jurisdiction that may apply to us. In these circumstances, we strive to take reasonable efforts to notify you before we disclose information that may reasonably identify you or your organization, unless prior notice is prohibited by applicable law or is not possible or reasonable in the circumstances.
∙ Notification Standard: We endeavor to provide reasonable notice prior to disclosing identifiable information unless such notice is legally prohibited or practically unfeasible.
∙ Corporate Transactions: Relevant parties, advisors, or successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, asset liquidation, bankruptcy, or corporate reorganization, which we acquired by or merged with another company in connection with the consideration, negotiation, or completion of a transaction .
∙ Directed Disclosures: Third parties engaged at your explicit direction or consent (e.g., verifying with state bar associations, co-sponsored event partners or or publication you sign up for, or social media integrations).
Please note that any personal information that you post to a profile, blog, comment section, or forum on our Digital Services or social media pages may be available to other users of those forums or, in some cases, made publicly available.
Certain jurisdictions require businesses such as NLFPC to have legal grounds for processing personal information. Where applicable rules and laws requires us to justify our processing activities, we rely on the following legal grounds:
∙ Performance of a contract: We may need to collect and use your personal information to enter into a contract you or to perform a contract that you have with us. For example, when you use our Digital Services we will use your personal information to respond to your requests and provide you with such services.
∙ Consent: Where required to obtain your consent, we will do so. For example, certain jurisdictions require us to obtain your consent to process precise location information. To withdraw your consent to such use, you can contact us via our Contact Us page, or, with respect to precise location information, you may be able to disable the sharing of location information in your browser or mobile application settings. Where required by applicable laws, we will rely on your consent for direct marketing and to collect information from your device or computer.
∙ Legitimate interests: We may use your personal information for our legitimate interests to improve our products and services, as well as the content on our Digital Services, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Consistent with our legitimate interests and any choices that we offer or consents that may be required under applicable laws, we may use technical information and personal information for our marketing purposes, as permitted by applicable law.
∙ Legal obligation: We may process personal information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, to the extent permitted in specific jurisdictions rules and laws.
Third-Party Services and Content
NLFPC Digital Services may feature integrated content, embedded media (e.g., video materials), or hyperlinks to external platforms maintained by third parties. This Privacy Notice is restricted solely to the firm's data practices; it does not extend to, nor does the firm assume responsibility for, the privacy protocols, security measures, or data handling practices of any third-party providers.
∙ Operational Support and Behavioral Tracking: Pursuant to applicable legal frameworks, NLFPC engages specialized third-party service providers—including but not limited to web analytics agencies—to facilitate and optimize the operation of our Digital Services.
∙ Cross-Platform Tracking: These entities may employ tracking technologies to monitor user activities longitudinally and across disparate websites or mobile applications.
∙ Cookie Governance: For comprehensive details regarding these third-party providers, you are to review the specific technologies deployed, and the mechanisms available to exercise your privacy preferences.
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Data Security, Retention and Storage of the Information Collected
NLFPC implements commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements and to mitigate unauthorized access to collected data. However, no information system can be 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. Moreover, we are not responsible for the security of information you transmit to us over networks that we do not control, including the Internet and wireless networks.
∙ Third-Party Accountability: Where appropriate and feasible, NLFPC mandates written assurances from third-party vendors, requiring them to maintain security standards equivalent to our established internal protocols.
∙ Liability Limitations: While NLFPC employs robust defensive measures, no information system is entirely infallible. Consequently, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data. Furthermore, the firm disclaims responsibility for the security of information transmitted via networks beyond our direct control, including public internet and wireless infrastructures.
∙ International Data Sovereignty and Transfers: The Digital Services are managed and operated by NLFPC from the United States. Accordingly, data may be stored or processed in the United States or any other jurisdiction where the firm or its service providers maintain facilities.
∙ Cross-Border Transfers: Information may be transferred to jurisdictions with data protection frameworks that differ from those of your country of residence.
∙ EEA and UK Standards: For data originating within the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), international transfers are typically executed pursuant to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, which may be found at the Commission’s website at https://ec.europa.eu.
∙ Global Compliance: Transfers involving other jurisdictions will be conducted in strict adherence to the relevant local and international data protection laws.
∙ Data Retention Policy: NLFPC adheres to a necessity-based retention schedule. Personal information is retained only for the duration required to fulfill the specific purposes for which the data was originally collected.. Satisfy mandatory legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations.
Inquiries: For detailed information regarding specific retention periods or data lifecycle management, please direct inquiries to info@narainlawfirm.com.
Your Choices ,Rights and Data Subject Preferences
NLFPC recognizes the importance of individual autonomy over personal data. Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may exercise the following rights and choices regarding your information:
1 .Communication and Notification Preferences:
∙ Marketing Opt-Out: You may revoke consent for marketing communications at any time via the "unsubscribe" mechanisms provided in our digital correspondence or by contacting us directly.
Note: Opting out of promotional material does not preclude NLFPC from transmitting non-promotional, administrative, or transaction-related communications essential to our ongoing business relationship.
∙ Geolocation Data: Consent for the collection of precise geolocation information may be rescinded at any time through the privacy settings of your hardware device or web browser.
∙ Push Notifications: Authorization for mobile alerts and push notifications may be managed or deactivated through the operating system settings of your mobile device.
∙ Statutory Privacy Rights: Pursuant to applicable data protection frameworks (such as the GDPR, CCPA, or similar statutes), you may be entitled to:
1. Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data currently undergoing processing.
2. Right to Rectification: Mandate the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request the deletion of personal data, subject to statutory retention requirements.
4. Right to Object or Restrict Processing: Oppose specific processing activities or request a temporary suspension of data processing.
5. Right to Data Portability: Restrict or direct the transfer of personal information to third-party entities.
6. Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke previously granted authorization for data processing activities predicated on consent.
7. Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your privacy rights without fear of denial of services or disparate treatment.
8. Right to Lodge a Complaint: Submit a formal grievance to your local supervisory or data protection authority.
2. Exercise of Your Rights and Response Protocol
NLPFC is committed to a transparent and timely adjudication of all data subject requests. Our internal procedure for handling such inquiries is as follows:
∙ Standardized Response Timeline: NLFPC endeavors to provide a substantive response to all verified requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically not exceeding thirty (30) days from the date of receipt.
∙ Identity Authentication: To safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive data, NLFPC reserve the right to require formal identity verification prior to granting access to or authorizing the rectification of personal information. We strive to ensure this authentication process remains as unobtrusive and efficient as possible in strict compliance with applicable rules and laws.
∙ Written Notification: In the event that the firm determines it cannot fulfill a request for access or correction—whether due to statutory exemptions, legal privilege, or other regulatory constraints—we will provide a formal written notification. This correspondence will clearly articulate the specific legal or factual grounds for the refusal.
To exercise any applicable rights, please submit a written request via our Contact Us portal or directly at info@narainlawfirm.com.
How to Contact Us
NLFPC welcome your inquiries and professional feedback. However, please be advised that communicating with NLFPC does not, in itself, establish an attorney-client relationship. If you are not a current client, we may not be able to treat your correspondence as confidential or privileged. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION UNTIL A SIGNED WRITTEN RETAINER ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED BY US USING A DESIGNATED PORTAL TO BE PROVIDED. If you seek to engage NLFPC for legal services, please contact our office directly to initiate our formal intake process in writing in accordance with applicable rules and laws.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please reach us through the following channels:
Email: info@narainlawfirm.com
Telephone: 718-845-5840
Web: Via the Contact Us page on our official website at narainlawfirm.com
Changes to this Privacy Notice
NLFPC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our internal data practices. If we make any material changes in the event of significant modifications to how we collect, utilize, or disclose personal information, we will endeavor to provide advance notification before such changes take effect. Notice of material updates may be communicated via a prominent announcement on the Narain Law Firm P.C. website or through other direct communication channels as appropriate.