Cookies & Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 JuristiQ Chambers is committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of visitors to its website and individuals who engage with its content or services.

1.2 This policy applies where JuristiQ Chambers acts as a data controller in respect of personal data collected through this website.

1.3 We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Where cookies are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website, we will request your consent upon your first visit.

1.4 In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to JuristiQ Chambers, an advocates’ chambers based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

2. Legal and Regulatory Framework

This policy is informed by and complies with applicable Pakistani laws and principles, including:

• Article 14 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (right to privacy)

• Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA)

• Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996

• Applicable rules and regulations issued by the PTA

• General principles reflected in Pakistan’s draft personal data protection legislation

• Common law duties of confidentiality

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

3.1 Categories of Personal Data

We may process the following categories of personal data:

• Usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, date/time of access)

• Contact data (name, email address, telephone number)

• Enquiry data (information submitted through contact or enquiry forms)

• Subscription data (newsletter or legal updates subscriptions)

• Correspondence data (emails and communications sent to us)

• Publication data (information voluntarily submitted for publication, where applicable)

3.2 Purposes of Processing

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving our website

• Responding to enquiries and communications

• Circulating legal updates, publications, or event information

• Managing professional relationships

• Internal record keeping and administration

• Protecting legal rights and managing risk

• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

3.3 Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following bases:

• Consent provided by you

• Legitimate interests, including website administration and professional communications

• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Protection of legal rights, including establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims

4. Source of Personal Data

Personal data is obtained:

• Directly from you (through website forms, emails, subscriptions)

• Automatically through website analytics and cookies

• From publicly available sources where relevant and lawful

5. Disclosure of Personal Data

5.1 We do not sell or trade personal data.

5.2 Personal data may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:

• Individual members of JuristiQ Chambers

• IT service providers, website hosts, and analytics providers

• Professional advisers (accountants, auditors, insurers)

• Courts, tribunals, or regulatory authorities, where legally required

5.3 Disclosure will only occur to the extent necessary and subject to confidentiality obligations.

6. International Transfers

6.1 Our website hosting and technical infrastructure may involve servers located outside Pakistan.

6.2 Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the data in accordance with this policy and applicable law.

6.3 Information submitted for publication on the website may be accessible globally via the internet, and we cannot prevent third-party use once published.

7. Data Retention

7.1 Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

7.2 As a general guideline, personal data will be retained for a minimum of two (2) years, subject to review.

7.3 Data may be retained for longer where required by law, professional obligations, or for the establishment or defence of legal claims.

7.4 Data that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal data held about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of personal data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)

Requests may be made by contacting us using the details in Section 12.

9. Cookies

9.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.

9.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies – required for website functionality

• Analytics cookies – help us understand website usage and improve performance

• Preference cookies – remember user settings and preferences

9.3 Cookie Management

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For further information on cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

10. Consent

By continuing to use this website after being presented with a cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings.

11. Amendments

11.1 We may update this policy from time to time.

11.2
The updated version will be published on this page with the revised date.

11.3
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Details

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Cookies & Privacy Policy, please contact:

JuristiQ Chambers
Islamabad, Pakistan
📧 info@juristiqchambers.com