Privacy Policy of the Website

OLQ online legal query  is issuing its privacy policy in accordance with the Information Technology Act and relevant regulations.

At www.onlinelegalquery.com, we prioritize your privacy. Our policy is designed to be straightforward, ensuring you feel confident and secure with us.

1. Introduction:

Online Legal Query, also known as OLQ(“onlinelegalquery.com,” “we,” or “us”), is dedicated to respecting the privacy rights of all users of our services provided through www.onlinelegalquery.com (collectively, the “site”) and safeguarding your personal information. This policy outlines how we may use and disclose your information and how you can access it.

  • This page outlines our privacy practices and provides a summary of your privacy rights.

We developed this Site Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) to instill confidence in you while you visit and use the Site and to show our dedication to fair information practices and privacy protection.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the Site and not to any other websites you may access via the Site, including those of www.onlinelegalquery.com partners, which may have different data collection, storage, and user practices and policies. Your use of the Site is governed by this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. If you are creating an account or using the Site on behalf of another individual or entity, you confirm that you are authorized to accept this Privacy Policy on their behalf.

  • We recommend including only relevant de-identified personal information in the case history and files you upload.

If you do not agree with the terms of our Privacy Policy, we respectfully ask that you refrain from using this site.

2. Information We Collect:

To use the platform of onlinelegalquery.com, you will need to provide an email address and password, which we call your onlinelegalquery.com ID. This allows you to manage your profile or account and submit specific queries.

  • We automatically track and collect information such as IP addresses, domain servers, types of web browsers, computers and domain servers used to access the site, referral sources to the site, and your interactions with the site and browser. We refer to this information collectively as “Traffic Data.”

  • Additionally, we gather information that you voluntarily input into free-form text boxes on the Site, as well as through your responses to surveys, questionnaires, and similar forms.

3. Cookies:

Cookies are text files that your web browser stores on your computer when you visit a website. They help gather non-personal information from you as an online visitor and can be utilized to customize your preferences during your visits to our website.

Furthermore, our business partners may employ cookies to furnish us with anonymous data and insights concerning the usage of our Site.

While most browsers automatically accept cookies, herein, you will have the option to configure them not to accept cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, certain areas of our sites may not function correctly.

We automatically gather your Internet Protocol (IP) address to analyses your usage of our site and enhance your user experience by making necessary site improvements. Additionally, we collect information about your computer and connection to our site, including your browser type, operating system, and platform. We also track your user history, including session details, page loading times, errors, and links, as well as the duration of your visits to specific pages on our site, to better understand and enhance your overall site experience.

4. Website Analytics:

We might utilize third-party website analytics services in conjunction with the Site. These services don’t gather Personal Information unless you voluntarily input it into the Site. Furthermore, they don’t track your browsing activities on websites that don’t utilize their services. The information gathered from these services is utilized to identify usability issues and enhance the user-friendliness of the Site.

5. Web Beacons:

In certain cases, we may also employ Web Beacons to gather anonymous, non-personal data about your usage of our Site and the sites of specific sponsors and advertisers, as well as your interaction with emails, special promotions, or newsletters sent by us. Web Beacons are small graphic image files embedded in web pages or emails, which serve as a presence on the page or email and transmit information from the user’s browser back to their originating server. The data collected through web beacons enables us to track usage statistics, including the number of individuals accessing the Site and the sites of sponsors and advertisers, as well as opening our emails, and the purposes for which they are accessed.

6. Information We Store:

We retain all Traffic Data and review postings for an indefinite period, even after they are “deleted,” and may also archive this information in other locations. Regarding Personal Information, we store it until you request modification or deletion, although some residual information may still be retained by us. This could be due to the impossibility of completely removing your account without retaining certain data.

Onlinelegalquery.com will  not delete any data after the termination of your account or the account of any professional to whom your Case History Form was submitted through the Site. If registered users want to close their account, they can reach out to us at support@olelegal.com.

7. Children’s Policy:

Our website is intended for adult users and is not aimed for children, particularly those under the age of 13. We do not intentionally gather any information from individuals under this age group. If we become aware that we have received information from someone under 13, we will only use it to directly inform them (or their parent or legal guardian) that they cannot use our services. Subsequently, we will promptly delete this information from our servers.

8. Use of Your Information by the Website:

When you initiate a new consultation request, we may collect personal information such as your case history (optional). This information is then stored in your account for future reference and consultation requests.

  • We share these details, along with your questions, with Consulting Lawyers to assist them in providing the most knowledgeable answers to your inquiries.

  • After the consultation concludes, we may share your questions (without any personal information) along with the corresponding answers provided by lawyers on the site. This is done to allow site visitors to benefit from the insights and experiences gained from your case.

  • We might utilize your de-identified Personal Information for statistical research purposes, either conducted by us or authorized third parties. This research will use your Personal Information anonymously, ensuring it cannot be directly linked back to you.

Your email will primarily be utilized for:

  • Sending you pertinent information tailored to your interests, such as notifications and reminders regarding consultations.

  • Primarily to identify and safeguard against errors, fraud, and other criminal activities.

  • It will mainly be employed to address issues, deliver system or administrative notifications, and fulfill other purposes as explained to you during collection.

  • Tailor and enhance your user experience.

  • We strictly adhere to a policy against sending spam.

However, in different cases, the non-personal information gathered may be utilized for statistical analysis, service enhancement, and customizing web design, content layout, and services.

9. Sharing of Information:

We do not engage in selling or renting your personal information to third parties. Additionally, we do not disclose your information to third parties for any purposes other than those outlined in this privacy policy document, which primarily involve providing you with the services mentioned herein:

  • Your information will be disclosed to appropriate Government authorities when we reasonably believe such action is necessary to comply with relevant laws, valid legal procedures, court orders, ongoing judicial proceedings, or to safeguard our rights or property.

  • To tailor your advertising experiences, we may provide Personal Information to advertisers and other third parties solely in an aggregated, non-personally identifiable manner.

  • To facilitate the services provided on this website, we will share your information with the Lawyers you specify when completing our consultation request form. This allows them to contact you, assess your requirements, and decide whether to represent you. 

  • By submitting your request, you consent to the release of your information to these Lawyers. 

  • As part of this arrangement, the Lawyers commit to maintaining the confidentiality of your information and agree not to disclose it to any third party without your explicit consent.

10. Security:

The decision to share your data with consulting Lawyers is yours. We adhere to widely accepted industry practices to safeguard your Personal Information. For instance, we employ multiple layers of firewall security and various levels of encryption to protect your sensitive personal data.

  • Our staff and consulting Lawyers may exchange case information among themselves for the purpose of facilitating efficient professional services, specifically for payment and operational requirements.

  • In certain cases, your personal data might be accessed by third parties, including lawyers or operations and maintenance contractors responsible for repairing and maintaining our technical systems.

  • Your case information will be disclosed if mandated by a court order or other legal proceedings. Additionally, we may utilize and disclose your case information to safeguard the rights, property, or safety of onlinelegalquery.com or another party, or to address allegations of any posting or content infringing upon the rights of third parties.

  • Notifications and reminders may be sent to the email addresses you provide. However, onlinelegalquery.com cannot be held responsible for any loss of information or privacy resulting from the provision of an incorrect email address by you.

If, by chance, your Personal Information is disclosed in a manner contrary to this Privacy Policy, we will make reasonable efforts to inform you promptly about the nature and scope of the disclosure, to the extent that we are aware of such information and as permitted by law.

11. Lawyers

Lawyers and their staff must uphold strict confidentiality obligations regarding client/user information when communicating with OLQ/OLE or consulting users via the site. onlinelegalquery.com explicitly states that it does not assume any confidentiality obligations beyond those specified in this Privacy Policy and OLQ’s Terms of Use.

12. Opt-Out Instructions:

You can opt-out by adjusting your settings on your profile page. Please note that this opt-out does not affect communications necessary to fulfill your order or provide the requested service. However, choosing this option might restrict the functionality of the website and the extent of information and services we can offer you. You can reverse your opt-out decision at any time by contacting us using the provided information.

13. Changes & Updates to the Privacy Policy:

Safeguarding your online privacy is a dynamic process, and onlinelegalquery.com continually adapts to address these needs. As such, we retain the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and if the changes are substantial, we will provide more noticeable notification, including email notifications for certain services, regarding the Privacy Policy adjustments.

14. Contact Us:

There can be a disclaimer regarding other web links that may be interlinked on OLQ and the privacy policy of that website applies

  • Last Updated on 20.06.2024