Ali & Associates (the “Firm”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a law firm operating in Pakistan and providing legal and professional services to domestic and international clients.
The Firm is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy, confidentiality and personal information of individuals who visit or interact with www.aliassociates.com.pk (the “Website”), communicate with the Firm, or otherwise engage with its services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose and protect personal information obtained through the Website and related communications. By using the Website, you acknowledge receipt of this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required by applicable law, we will seek it separately.
Information provided voluntarily may include names, designations, professional affiliations, email addresses, telephone numbers, company details, correspondence, inquiries, CVs, qualifications, employment history and other information submitted to the Firm.
Technical information collected automatically may include IP addresses, browser and device information, operating systems, pages visited, visit times, referring websites, navigation patterns, cookies and similar identifiers.
In connection with professional engagements, we may collect information reasonably necessary for legal advice, representation, identity verification, regulatory compliance and client administration. Such information may also be subject to contractual confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
We may process personal information to respond to inquiries; provide legal advice and representation; establish and maintain professional relationships; operate, secure and improve the Website; assess recruitment applications; circulate permitted legal updates and professional communications; comply with legal, judicial, regulatory and professional obligations; establish, exercise or defend legal claims; and administer the Firm’s operations.
We endeavour to use personal information only for purposes reasonably connected with its collection, unless another use is permitted or required by applicable law.
Where applicable data protection laws require a lawful basis, processing may be based on consent; performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps; compliance with legal obligations; legitimate interests where recognized under applicable law; or the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. The applicable basis depends on the processing activity and jurisdiction.
The Firm handles information received in professional engagements in accordance with applicable laws, professional obligations and contractual commitments. Where applicable, communications between the Firm and its clients may be protected by legal professional privilege.
Submitting information through the Website or a general inquiry form does not, by itself, establish an advocate-client relationship or necessarily make the communication privileged. Visitors should not send confidential or sensitive information through general Website channels without appropriate arrangements.
The Firm does not sell personal information. Where reasonably necessary and permitted by law, information may be shared with authorized Firm personnel; professional advisers, consultants and foreign counsel; hosting, IT and administrative service providers; courts, tribunals, regulators and law-enforcement bodies; parties involved in legal proceedings or professional engagements; or other recipients authorized by the individual or law.
Where appropriate, we take reasonable steps to require recipients to maintain suitable confidentiality and security safeguards.
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for operation, security, usability and traffic analysis. Depending on its configuration, these may include essential, analytics, functional and third-party cookies.
Visitors may manage cookies through browser settings, although disabling some cookies may affect Website functionality. Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential cookies or tracking technologies, consent will be sought before their activation.
The Website may link to external websites, social media platforms, professional associations and publications. Those sites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. The Firm does not control their privacy practices or security measures. Visitors should review their policies before providing personal information.
We endeavour to maintain reasonable technical, organizational and administrative safeguards appropriate to the nature and sensitivity of information, including access restrictions, confidentiality obligations, IT protections and internal handling procedures. No electronic transmission or storage system is entirely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for its collection purposes, professional services, business records, legal and regulatory compliance, and the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims. Periods vary by information type and applicable requirements. When information is no longer needed, we endeavour to delete, anonymize or securely dispose of it, subject to lawful retention obligations.
Subject to applicable law and exceptions, individuals may request information about personal data held about them; correction of inaccuracies; deletion where continued retention is not justified; withdrawal of consent where processing relies on consent; or cessation of optional marketing communications.
We may request identity verification and will consider requests in light of confidentiality, privilege, professional duties and retention obligations. This Policy does not create statutory rights beyond applicable law.
The Firm may send newsletters, legal updates, publications and invitations where subscribed to or otherwise permitted by law. Recipients may unsubscribe using any available unsubscribe mechanism or by contacting the Firm. This does not affect communications needed for ongoing engagements or legal compliance.
The Website is not specifically directed at children. We do not knowingly seek to collect children's personal information without appropriate authorization where required by law. If information is collected inconsistently with applicable requirements, reasonable steps will be taken to address it.
This Policy is interpreted under applicable Pakistani law. The Firm will comply with relevant legal and professional obligations, including applicable provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, as amended. The Firm may update its practices as legal requirements evolve.
The Firm may revise this Policy to reflect changes in law, Website functionality or information practices. Revised versions will be published on the Website with an updated effective date. Additional notice or consent will be provided where required by law.
For questions, concerns or requests about this Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:
Ali & Associates
First Floor, Shaheen Towers, 23-A, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S., Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, Pakistan.
Email: info@aliassociates.com.pk
Telephone: +92-21-3453-4580
Website: www.aliassociates.com.pk
Privacy-related inquiries will be reviewed and addressed within a reasonable period, subject to applicable legal and professional requirements.