Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, storage, disclosure, and protection of personal data in connection with the access to and use of the website www.bananaip.com, which is owned and operated by BananaIP Counsels, an intellectual property law firm based in India. This Policy applies solely and exclusively to personal data that is submitted, collected, or otherwise processed through the website and its associated online communication mechanisms.

The website serves as a professional interface through which individuals may obtain general information about the firm, contact the firm for intellectual property related legal and advisory services, and submit information for consideration for employment, internships, or other professional opportunities. Accordingly, personal data collected through the website primarily includes two categories of users. These are current or prospective clients seeking assistance with intellectual property matters, and individuals applying for roles or opportunities with the firm.

All personal data shared through the website is provided voluntarily and in good faith, with the expectation that such data will be used only for the specific and limited purposes for which it is submitted. The website is not intended to function as a platform for unrelated commercial data collection.

This Privacy Policy is confined to website based interactions. Information exchanged in offline legal engagements or professional mandates remains governed by professional duties of confidentiality, contractual obligations, and applicable law.

This Privacy Policy is framed in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the Information Technology Act 2000 and allied rules, and privacy and confidentiality standards generally followed by professional intellectual property law firms.

By accessing or using www.bananaip.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Data means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data.

Data Principal refers to the individual to whom the personal data relates.

Data Fiduciary refers to BananaIP Counsels, which determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.

Processing includes collection, storage, use, disclosure, sharing, or any other operation performed on personal data.

BananaIP collects personal data that is reasonably necessary for website based professional and recruitment interactions. This may include names, contact details, professional information, enquiry details, correspondence, and documents voluntarily submitted through the website.

For job applicants, this may include resumes, educational qualifications, work history, references, and communications shared during the recruitment process.

Limited technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data may be collected automatically for security, analytics, and performance monitoring purposes.

BananaIP does not intentionally seek sensitive personal data through its website unless such information is voluntarily disclosed by the user or required for legal compliance.

Personal data collected through the website is processed only for lawful and defined purposes. These include responding to enquiries, providing intellectual property related legal and advisory services, initiating professional engagements, managing communications, conducting recruitment and hiring processes, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining website security and functionality.

Processing is carried out based on consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, or legitimate professional interests consistent with the reasonable expectations of website users. Consent may be withdrawn at any time, subject to applicable legal and record retention requirements.

BananaIP follows strict professional confidentiality standards. Personal data received from clients and prospective clients is used solely for providing information relating to BananaIP, legal and advisory services. Information submitted by job applicants is used exclusively for recruitment related evaluation and internal decision making.

Personal data collected through the website is not used for profiling, targeted advertising, or unrelated commercial purposes.

BananaIP does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Disclosure occurs only where necessary for professional service delivery, legal compliance, or operational support. This may include disclosure to courts, government authorities, intellectual property offices, foreign associates, professional advisors, or technology service providers, strictly on a need to know basis, or if required under the law or to carry out services or contracts.

Due to the international nature of intellectual property practice, personal data may be shared with foreign intellectual property offices, associates, or service providers where necessary for the relevant matter or recruitment process. Reasonable safeguards are maintained to ensure lawful and secure processing of such data in accordance with applicable law.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Client related website data is retained for the duration required to respond to enquiries and initiate engagements. Job applicant data is retained for a reasonable period to complete recruitment processes and consider future opportunities, unless deletion is requested earlier.

Technical website data is retained for limited durations and anonymised where feasible.

BananaIP implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include controlled access systems, secure digital infrastructure, internal confidentiality protocols, and staff training on data protection responsibilities.

While reasonable precautions are taken, absolute security of electronic transmissions cannot be guaranteed.

Data Principals have the right to access, correct, and request erasure of their personal data, subject to legal and professional obligations. Data Principals may withdraw consent where processing is based on consent and may seek grievance redressal under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

The website is not intended for individuals below eighteen years of age. BananaIP does not knowingly collect personal data of children through the website.

The website may contain links to third party websites. BananaIP is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law, professional practice, or website operations. Updated versions will be published on the website.

For queries, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or personal data processing, users may contact the designated Data Protection and Grievance Officer.

Data Protection and Grievance Officer Rakesh Krishnan Email: rakesh.krishnan@bananaip.com

Address for correspondence BananaIP Counsels No. 40, 3rd Main Road JC Industrial Estate Kanakapura Road Bangalore 560 111 Karnataka India

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. The courts at Bangalore, Karnataka, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy or the use of the website.