Welcome to Vakil.bio, a dedicated segment of Lawyal, an online social networking platform designed specifically for legal professionals. Vakil.bio provides a user-friendly profile creation service that enables lawyers to create, manage, and share their professional profiles with ease. Our mission is to strengthen the legal community by fostering connections and facilitating the sharing of professional information among lawyers.
Vakil.bio is committed to building a robust legal network, offering a platform where individual lawyers can showcase their expertise, connect with peers, and contribute to the growth of the legal fraternity. Our aim is to support the process of community building within the legal profession and serve as a reliable profiling platform for lawyers.
In compliance with the latest UK GDPR regulations, Vakil.bio ensures the protection of your personal data and privacy. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data security and transparency in how we handle your information.
At Vakil.bio, one of our top priorities is our commitment to transparency and honesty regarding the data we collect about you, how it is used, and with whom it is shared. This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to individuals who avail themselves of our services. We provide our users with choices about the data we collect, use, and share, as described in this Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, and through various settings available on our platform. This Privacy Policy applies to Vakil.bio, all related sites, apps, communications, and services, including our off-site services such as advertisements.
Within Vakil.bio’s designated areas, Vakil.bio Ltd will be the controller of your personal data provided to, collected by, or processed in connection with our services. As a Visitor or Member of our services, the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data are subject to this Privacy Policy, any other documents referenced herein, and any updates we may provide.
We collect personal data to provide, improve, and protect our services. The types of data we collect include:
Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
Professional Information: Job title, company, practice areas, and other professional details.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our services, including log data and device information.
We also collect personal data when you engage in the following activities on our services:
Provide, post, or upload any sort of data.
Fill out a form or respond to a survey.
Submit a resume or fill out a job application.
If you sync or import your contacts or address book, the contact information will be automatically uploaded to our list of personal data and contacts. When you sync your contacts or calendars with our services, we will collect your address book and calendar meeting information. This allows us to help grow your network by suggesting connections for you and others, and by providing information about events, such as times, places, attendees, and contacts. While you are not required to post or upload personal data, not doing so may limit your ability to grow and engage with your network through our services.
We collect personal data about you from other people in the following ways:
When you and others jointly post content together.
From articles, posts, comments, captions, and videos about you on our services.
We reserve the right to gather publicly available information concerning you, such as professional news and achievements, and incorporate it into our services. This information may be disseminated, as permitted by your preferences, through notifications to others regarding mentions in news sources. Others may sync their contacts or calendars with our services and may post or write about you.
We obtain personal data, including contact information, through various means:
When others import or synchronize their contacts or calendar with our services.
When others associate their contacts with Member profiles, scan and upload business cards, or send messages using our services (including invites or connection requests).
If you or others choose to synchronize email accounts with our services, we will also collect "email header" information that can be linked to Member profiles.
We receive personal data (e.g., your job title and work email address) about you when you use the services of our customers, clients, and employers.
We receive data about you when you use some of the other services provided by us. For example, you may choose to send us information about your contacts in Microsoft apps and services, such as Outlook, to improve professional networking activities on our services.
We use the collected data to:
Provide and maintain our services.
Personalize your experience on our platform.
Communicate with you, including for promotional purposes.
Improve our services and develop new features.
Ensure the security of our services and users.
We share your personal data with third parties only in the following circumstances: With your consent or to fulfill your requests. With service providers who process data on our behalf. For legal reasons, such as compliance with laws or responding to legal requests.
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restriction of processing your data, under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].
Vakil.bio Ltd is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. We regularly review and update our privacy practices to comply with the latest regulations and to maintain the highest standards of transparency and protection.
By continuing to use our services after we publish or provide notice of changes to this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data will be subject to the updated Privacy Policy as of its effective date.
We collect data through cookies and similar technologies to recognize you and your device(s) which have engaged with our services. VakilBio also collects information about your device(s) where you have not engaged with our services (e.g., ad ID, IP address, operating system, and browser information) so that we can provide you with relevant ads and other benefits. You have the option to decline our utilization of data obtained through cookies and analogous technologies that monitor your activities on third-party websites for purposes related to targeted advertising and other advertising-related objectives.
We collect data through cookies and similar technologies. When you access or exit our services, we receive the URLs of both the originating and destination sites, along with timestamps of your visits. Additionally, we gather information about your network and device. If you utilize our services on a mobile device, the device will transmit location data to us based on your phone's settings. Prior to utilizing GPS or other tools to ascertain your precise location, we will request your consent to opt-in or opt-out.
We gather information about you when you engage in communication through our services, including when you send, receive, or interact with messages. We may send you notifications, and we reserve the right to restrict content that breaches our User Agreement.
Third parties purchasing our services on your behalf, such as your employer, firm, or partner, may provide us with personal data about you and your eligibility to utilize the purchased services. We get data when you visit sites that include our ads, cookies, or some of our plugins or when you log in to others’ services with your VakilBio account. We receive information about your visits and interaction with services provided by others when you log in with VakilBio or visit others’ services.
We continuously enhance our services, involving the acquisition of new data and the development of novel ways to utilize data. Our services are dynamic, and we frequently introduce new features that may necessitate the collection of additional information. In instances where we gather significantly different personal data or significantly alter our methods for collecting, utilizing, or sharing your data, we will notify you. Additionally, we reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy accordingly.
We utilize your data comprehensively to deliver, assist, tailor, and advance our services. The manner in which we utilize your personal data is contingent upon the specific services you engage with, your interactions within those services, and the preferences you set. Our goal is to provide you and other users with a better, more intuitive, and personalized experience while driving membership growth and engagement on our platform.
Service Delivery and Personalization: We use your data to deliver and customize our services, employing automated systems and inferences to ensure relevance and utility for you and other users. This includes enhancing the relevance of advertisements and content tailored to your professional interests and preferences.
Networking and Professional Connections: Our platform facilitates networking, job discovery, and business opportunities. You have the option to establish professional relationships with other Members who also wish to connect, subject to mutual settings. Upon connecting, you can search each other's connections to explore professional opportunities.
rofile Management and Discoverability: We use your data to enhance the discoverability of your profile and suggest connections. Invitations and connection requests sent by you include basic profile information such as your name, profile photo, job title, and region. We may send reminders about your invitations to the recipient and give you the choice to share your list of connections with others.
Professional Development and Skills Enhancement: Our services enable you to stay informed about professional news, events, and ideas relevant to your interests, shared by respected professionals. You can improve your professional skills or acquire new ones through our platform. Based on your interactions and preferences, we suggest skills to add to your profile and recommend relevant learning materials. Your content, activities, and data (including name and photo) may be used to notify your network about updates and relevant information.
Location and Proximity Services: With your consent, we may use your precise location or proximity for specific tasks, such as suggesting nearby Members for connection, calculating commute times, or notifying others of your presence at professional events.
Communication and Messaging: We provide settings to manage the types and frequency of messages you receive. Communications may include service availability notifications, security updates, and messages related to network updates, job recommendations, and promotional offers from us and our partners. You have the flexibility to adjust your communication preferences at any time, except for service messages essential for security and legal notifications.
Legal Disclosures and Responsibilities: It is possible that we may need to disclose information about you when required by law, subpoena, or other legal processes. We may also disclose information if we have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected or actual illegal activities, protect against third-party claims, enforce agreements, or safeguard the security and integrity of our services. In the event of a sale, merger, or change in control, your data may be transferred to another entity, which will have the right to continue using your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy unless you agree otherwise.
We use your data solely for advertising purposes and to improve search functionality. We do not use or sell your data for any other purposes. Any data that you make accessible to the public for viewing is shared accordingly.
We use data (which can include your communications) to investigate, respond to, and resolve complaints and for service issues (e.g., bugs).
We may need to disclose information about you if required by law, subpoena, or similar legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is reasonably necessary for the following purposes:
To investigate, prevent, or take action against suspected or actual illegal activities or to assist government enforcement agencies.
To enforce our agreements with you.
To investigate and defend against third-party claims or allegations.
To protect the security or integrity of our services, including sharing information with entities facing similar threats.
To safeguard the rights and safety of Vakil Bio and our employees. Your personal data may be shared in the event of a sale, merger, or change in control, or in preparation for such events. If another entity acquires us or part of our business, they will have the right to use your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy unless you consent otherwise..