Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9th of June, 2026 

Last Updated: 12th of September, 2026     

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Law School Hub (“The Law School Hub”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

The Law School Hub is an online legal education and information platform that publishes legal articles, case summaries, legal explainers, legal updates, academic resources, examination-oriented content, research-oriented material, and other educational content relating primarily to Indian law.

This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, disclose, retain, protect, and otherwise process personal information when you:

• Visit our website;
• Read or interact with our content;
• Contact us;
• Use our Contact Form;
• Submit feedback or suggestions;
• Subscribe to communications, where offered;
• Submit a legal article, case summary, manuscript, or other contribution;
• Participate in community activities, where offered; or
• Otherwise interact with features made available through the Website.

This Privacy Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service and any other privacy notices or specific notices presented to you when information is collected.

The Law School Hub primarily operates in India and primarily publishes content concerning Indian law and the Indian legal system. Where another jurisdiction’s privacy law applies to a particular user or processing activity, additional rights or requirements may apply to the extent required by that law.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may apply to personal information relating to:

• Website visitors;
• Readers and users;
• Contact Form users;
• Contributors and authors;
• Newsletter or communication subscribers, where offered;
• Community participants, where applicable;
• Individuals who submit feedback;
• Individuals who suggest legal topics or cases;
• Collaboration partners and professional contacts; and
• Other individuals whose personal information we may lawfully receive or process through the Website.

This Policy does not necessarily govern the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, applications, databases, or services that we do not control.

Where you follow an external link, you should review the privacy policy of the relevant third party.

3. What Is Personal Information?

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” or “personal data” generally means information that relates to an identifiable individual, to the extent such information is protected as personal data under applicable law.

The exact meaning and scope of personal data may depend on the law applicable to the relevant processing activity.

4. Information We Collect

We aim to collect information that is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

The information we collect may differ depending on how you interact with The Law School Hub.

4.1 Information You Provide Directly

Depending on the feature you use, we may receive information such as:

• Full name;
• Email address;
• Telephone or mobile number, where requested;
• Educational qualification or background;
• Professional designation;
• Organisation or institution;
• LinkedIn profile or other professional profile;
• Author biography;
• Relevant credentials;
• Messages and enquiries;
• Feedback;
• Suggestions;
• Information included in contributor submissions;
• Articles, case summaries, manuscripts, and supporting documents;
• Newsletter subscription information, where newsletters are offered;
• Information supplied through forms; and
• Other information that you voluntarily provide.

We do not require you to provide information that is unnecessary for the purpose for which it is collected.

4.2 Contact Form Information

Our general Contact Form may, depending on its final implementation, collect information such as:

The actual fields collected will depend on the Contact Form configuration in use.

4.3 Contributor Submission Information

Where you submit an article, case summary, research paper, legal explainer, or other contribution, we may receive information such as:

• Full name;
• Email address;
• Educational or professional affiliation;
• LinkedIn profile;
• Relevant credentials;
• Author biography;
• Photograph, where voluntarily supplied;
• Manuscript or article;
• Case summary;
• References and supporting materials;
• Information included in the submitted Word document; and
• Other information voluntarily provided for editorial review or publication.

Contributors should not include unnecessary sensitive or confidential personal information in a manuscript or attachment.

4.4 Information Collected Automatically

Depending on the technical configuration of the Website, we may automatically receive information such as:

• IP address;
• Browser type;
• Device type;
• Operating system;
• Approximate location inferred from IP address;
• Referring page;
• Pages visited;
• Date and time of access;
• Session information;
• Website interaction data;
• Diagnostic information; and
• Security or log information.

The exact information collected automatically depends on the Website’s hosting, security, analytics, cookie, and technical configuration.

We will update this Policy where material changes are made to the technologies we use.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies depending on its technical configuration.

Cookies are small files or identifiers that may be stored on your device or used by the Website or third-party services to recognise a browser or remember certain information.

Depending on implementation, cookies may include:

a. Essential Cookies

These may support core Website functionality, security, navigation, or technical operation.

b. Preference or Functional Cookies

These may remember settings or preferences.

c. Analytics Cookies

Where analytics tools are used, these may help us understand how visitors use the Website and improve content and performance.

d. Advertising or Marketing Cookies

These will apply only where the Website actually uses advertising or marketing technologies that place or access such cookies.

e. Session Cookies

These may operate during a browsing session and may expire after the session ends.

f. Persistent Cookies

These may remain on a device for a defined period. We will not represent that the Website uses a particular category of cookie unless that category is actually implemented. You may also be able to control cookies through your browser or device settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functions. Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent or preference mechanisms may be used.

6. Why We Collect and Use Personal Information

Depending on the circumstances, personal information may be processed for purposes including:

• Operating and maintaining the Website;
• Responding to enquiries;
• Managing Contact Form submissions;
• Handling corrections and content-update requests;
• Reviewing contributor submissions;
• Communicating with contributors;
• Publishing contributor information where intended and authorised;
• Managing subscriptions, where offered;
• Sending newsletters or updates, where offered;
• Managing community participation, where applicable;
• Improving Website functionality;
• Understanding Website usage and performance;
• Maintaining security;
• Preventing spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access;
• Troubleshooting technical issues;
• Protecting legal rights and interests;
• Complying with legal obligations;
• Responding to lawful governmental or regulatory requests; and
• Performing other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected.

We seek to avoid using personal information for purposes materially unrelated to the purpose for which it was collected unless permitted or required by applicable law.

7. Essential and Optional Processing

Some processing may be necessary for a requested function.

For example, if you submit a Contact Form enquiry, we may need your email address to respond. Other processing may be optional, such as certain newsletters, analytics, or promotional communications, where offered. Where consent is required, we will seek consent through an appropriate mechanism. We do not treat consent as the legal basis for every processing activity.

8. Legal Basis for Processing

The legal basis for processing personal information will depend on the relevant activity and the law applicable to that processing.

Under India’s emerging and applicable data-protection framework, processing may involve consent or certain permitted/authorised uses and other legally recognised grounds depending on the circumstances.

We will not state that a foreign privacy framework, such as the GDPR, automatically governs all processing by The Law School Hub merely because visitors from other countries may access the Website. Where a foreign jurisdiction’s law applies to a particular user or processing activity, additional legal rights or requirements may apply where legally required.

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 establishes the Indian statutory framework for processing digital personal data, including obligations of Data Fiduciaries and rights of Data Principals.

Because the DPDP framework has phased commencement, this Privacy Policy should be read together with the provisions that are actually in force on the relevant date. The Central Government’s commencement notification dated 13 November 2025 sets out the phased commencement of the Act.

9. Consent

Where consent is required, we aim to obtain it through a clear and appropriate mechanism.

Depending on the processing activity, consent may be provided by:

• Checking a consent box;
• Submitting a form;
• Subscribing to a communication;
• Using a consent mechanism presented by the Website; or
• Taking another affirmative action where legally appropriate.

Where applicable, you may withdraw consent using the mechanism provided or by contacting us. Withdrawal of consent does not necessarily affect processing that was lawfully completed before withdrawal. Certain processing may continue where permitted or required by law.

Under the DPDP Act, consent is required to be free, specific, informed, unconditional and unambiguous with a clear affirmative action where consent is the applicable basis.

10. Contact Form and Enquiries

Our Contact Form may be used for:

• General enquiries;
• Legal-topic suggestions;
• Case or judgment suggestions;
• Content corrections;
• Requests for content updates;
• Collaboration proposals;
• Academic enquiries;
• Website or technical issues;
• Feedback; and
• Other Website-related communications.

Information submitted through the Contact Form may be used to understand, manage, investigate, and respond to the enquiry. A Contact Form submission does not create an advocate-client relationship and does not guarantee a response or particular outcome.

11. Contributor and Author Information

The Law School Hub maintains a dedicated Contributor Submission process.

Information received from contributors may be used to:

• Review a proposed contribution;
• Verify or clarify contributor information;
• Communicate with the contributor;
• Request revisions;
• Conduct editorial review;
• Prepare content for publication;
• Attribute authorship;
• Maintain editorial records; and
• Manage post-publication corrections or updates.

Where an article is published, certain information may appear publicly, depending on what the contributor has supplied for publication.

This may include:

• Author name;
• Author biography;
• Educational or professional affiliation;
• Credentials;
• Professional photograph;
• LinkedIn or other professional profile link, where supplied for publication.

A contributor’s private contact information should not ordinarily be publicly displayed merely because it was submitted for editorial purposes.

12. Publicly Available and User-Submitted Content

If you voluntarily submit material intended for public publication, you should understand that the information you deliberately provide for publication may become publicly accessible.

Examples may include:

• Your name as an author;
• Your author biography;
• Professional affiliation;
• Professional credentials;
• Published article;
• Case summary;
• Photograph;
• Professional profile link.

Please do not submit confidential, private, sensitive, or unnecessary personal information for publication. We may edit or remove public-facing content in accordance with our editorial standards, legal obligations, contributor arrangements, or legitimate operational requirements.

13. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell or commercially trade personal information merely because it is held by The Law School Hub.

Personal information may, where necessary and legally permitted, be disclosed to categories such as:

• Website hosting providers;
• Cloud-storage providers;
• Email or communication providers;
• Form providers;
• Security and technology providers;
• Analytics providers, where actually used;
• Professional advisers;
• Legal advisers;
• Government authorities;
• Courts and tribunals;
• Regulators;
• Law-enforcement agencies where legally authorised; and
• Other service providers necessary to operate the Website.

Disclosure will depend on the particular circumstances and the actual services used by The Law School Hub. We aim to limit access to personal information to what is reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.

14. Third-Party Service Providers

The Website may depend on third-party service providers for functions such as:

• Hosting;
• Website security;
• Forms;
• Email;
• Cloud storage;
• Analytics;
• Content delivery;
• Embedded media;
• Spam protection;
• Social-media functionality; and
• Other technical services.

The exact providers used by the Website may change. We will identify specific providers in this Privacy Policy or related notices where appropriate and reasonably practicable. Where a third party independently processes information, its own privacy policy may also apply.

15. Google Forms and Other Form Platforms

The Law School Hub may use third-party form platforms, including Google Forms or similar services, for contributor submissions or other Website functions.

Where a third-party platform is used:

• Information entered into the form may be processed by that platform;
• The platform may apply its own privacy and security practices;
• Information may be stored on infrastructure operated by that provider; and
• The provider’s own privacy terms may apply in addition to this Privacy Policy.

The actual platform used should be verified before this section is published in final form.

16. Newsletter and Communications

Where The Law School Hub offers newsletters or other subscription-based communications, we may collect information such as your name and email address.

We may use subscription information to:

• Send requested newsletters;
• Send legal updates;
• Provide educational content;
• Manage subscription preferences;
• Maintain mailing records; and
• Handle unsubscribe requests.

You may unsubscribe through the mechanism provided in the relevant communication. We will distinguish, where appropriate, between administrative communications and optional promotional or newsletter communications.

17. Analytics and Website Performance

Where analytics tools are implemented, we may use them to understand:

• Which pages are visited;
• General patterns of Website use;
• Content engagement;
• Technical performance;
• Referral sources;
• Browser or device trends; and
• Website performance.

We will not identify a specific analytics provider unless it is actually installed and being used. The Website owner should confirm its actual analytics configuration before publication of this Policy.

18. Social Media and Embedded Content

The Website may link to or, where technically enabled, embed content from platforms such as:

• Instagram;
• LinkedIn;
• YouTube;
• Facebook;
• X; or
• Other third-party services.

Embedded content can sometimes cause a third party to process information about the visitor. Third-party platforms operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. The specific platforms integrated into the Website should be verified before final publication.

19. Third-Party Links

Our articles and resources may contain links to:

• Supreme Court websites;
• High Court websites;
• Government portals;
• India Code;
• Regulatory websites;
• Legal databases;
• Universities;
• Academic resources;
• News and legal reporting platforms; and
• Other third-party websites.

We do not control the privacy practices of external websites. When you leave The Law School Hub, the third party’s privacy policy and terms may apply. We encourage users to review the relevant third party’s privacy practices before providing personal information.

20. Data Retention

We do not adopt arbitrary fixed retention periods for every category of personal information.

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected;
• Respond to enquiries;
• Maintain legitimate editorial records;
• Maintain contributor records;
• Manage subscriptions;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Resolve disputes;
• Enforce agreements;
• Detect or prevent fraud or abuse;
• Maintain security;
• Protect legal rights; or
• Preserve lawful archival records.

Where appropriate and technically feasible, information may later be deleted, anonymized, or de-identified when it is no longer required. Specific retention periods may depend on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

21. Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Depending on the technology used, such measures may include:

• Access controls;
• Authentication mechanisms;
• Secure hosting;
• Encryption where appropriate;
• Backups;
• Security monitoring;
• Malware protection;
• Access restrictions;
• Software and security updates;
• Incident response procedures; and
• Other reasonable safeguards.

However, no online system or method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we do not promise absolute security. The security measures actually used by the Website should be reviewed and confirmed periodically.

22. Security Incidents and Data Breaches

If we become aware of a security incident involving personal information, we may take reasonable steps appropriate to the nature and severity of the incident, including:

• Investigating the incident;
• Containing or mitigating the issue;
• Restoring affected systems;
• Taking reasonable corrective measures;
• Documenting the incident;
• Notifying relevant authorities where legally required; and
• Providing affected individuals with information or notice where required by applicable law.

We do not promise a particular notification timeframe unless that timeframe is required by applicable law or expressly adopted as an internal policy.

23. Children’s Privacy

The Law School Hub may be accessed by students and younger users, including individuals preparing for law entrance examinations.

We therefore do not describe the Website simply as an adult-only service. The treatment of children’s personal data will depend on the applicable law and the actual features used. Where applicable Indian law requires special treatment, consent, safeguards, or other protections for children’s data, we intend to follow the requirements that are in force and applicable to our processing activities. Under the DPDP framework, processing of children’s personal data is specifically addressed, and the relevant requirements must be applied according to the provisions and rules that are actually in force at the time.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information in circumstances where it should not have been collected, they may contact us at:

thelawschoolhub@gmail.com

We may request reasonable information necessary to verify the request.

24. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on the applicable law and the date on which the relevant provisions are in force, you may have rights or controls concerning your personal information.

These may include, where applicable:

• Requesting information about processing;
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information;
• Requesting updating of information;
• Withdrawing consent;
• Requesting deletion or erasure where legally available;
• Raising a grievance;
• Managing communication preferences;
• Unsubscribing from optional communications; and
• Exercising other rights available under applicable law.

The exact scope of these rights depends on the legal framework applicable to the relevant processing activity. The DPDP Act includes provisions concerning access, correction and erasure, grievance redressal, and nomination, but the commencement of substantive provisions is phased. We will not represent that a right is currently available under the DPDP Act if the relevant provision has not yet commenced.

25. How to Make a Privacy Request

You may contact us regarding privacy-related concerns or requests at:

Email: thelawschoolhub@gmail.com

Please include, where appropriate:

• Your name;
• Contact details;
• The nature of your request;
• Relevant account, submission, or enquiry information; and
• Supporting information reasonably necessary to understand the request.

We may take reasonable steps to verify identity before making certain changes or providing information about personal data. This helps prevent unauthorized disclosure or manipulation of personal information.

26. Grievance Redressal and Privacy Contact

For privacy-related questions, complaints, or requests, please contact:

The Law School Hub
Email: thelawschoolhub@gmail.com

If applicable law requires The Law School Hub to designate a specific Data Protection Officer, Grievance Officer, or other statutory contact, the relevant designation and contact information will be added after confirmation.

We do not identify an individual as a statutory officer in this Policy unless that appointment has actually been made.

27. International Data Transfers

The Law School Hub primarily operates in India, but certain third-party technology providers may potentially process information outside India depending on the services and infrastructure actually used.Where such processing occurs, it will be subject to applicable law and any requirements concerning cross-border processing.We will not state that all personal information is stored exclusively in India unless the Website’s actual infrastructure has been verified to support that statement.

The DPDP Act contains provisions concerning processing of personal data outside India, subject to the statutory framework and applicable restrictions.

28. Legal Compliance and Disclosure to Authorities

Personal information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary and legally permitted or required, including to:

• Courts;
• Tribunals;
• Government authorities;
• Law-enforcement agencies;
• Regulators; or
• Other competent authorities.

Such disclosure may occur, for example, to:

• Comply with applicable law;
• Respond to a lawful request;
• Comply with a court order;
• Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful conduct;
• Protect users or the public;
• Establish or defend a legal claim; or
• Protect the rights, property, or security of The Law School Hub.

We do not intend to permit unlimited disclosure of personal information.

29. Business Transfers

If The Law School Hub undergoes a lawful:

• Merger;
• Acquisition;
• Restructuring;
• Sale of assets;
• Transfer of Website operations; or
• Similar organisational transaction,

relevant personal information may be transferred or processed as part of the transaction, subject to applicable law and appropriate safeguards. Where legally required, users may receive appropriate notice.

30. Your Responsibilities

Users should take reasonable precautions when providing personal information online.

You should:

• Provide accurate information;
• Avoid submitting unnecessary sensitive information;
• Avoid including confidential information in public submissions;
• Review third-party privacy policies before using external services;
• Avoid sharing passwords or authentication credentials through public channels; and
• Notify us if you believe information has been submitted or disclosed improperly through a Website feature.

31. Privacy and Contributor Publications

Contributors should understand that information voluntarily provided for publication may become publicly accessible.

Before submitting an article or case summary, contributors should carefully review the information included in:

• The manuscript;
• Author biography;
• Credentials;
• Photographs;
• Professional profiles;
• Supporting documents.

Contributors should not include personal information relating to third parties unless they have an appropriate lawful basis and it is reasonably necessary for publication.

32. Children’s and Third-Party Personal Information in Contributions

If a contributor’s article discusses a real person, case, child, victim, patient, employee, or other individual, the contributor must take care not to disclose unnecessary personal information.

Where appropriate, identifying details should be omitted, minimised, or anonymised unless disclosure is legally justified and editorially necessary.

This requirement is particularly important for:

• Criminal cases;
• Family-law matters;
• Juvenile matters;
• Medical or healthcare topics;
• Sexual-offence cases;
• Employment disputes; and
• Sensitive personal disputes.

33. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes to our Website;
• New features;
• Changes in technology;
• Changes in data practices;
• Changes in law;
• Regulatory developments; or
• Other operational requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the Last Updated date. Where legally required, we may provide additional notice or obtain consent. We will not rely on continued Website use as a substitute for legally required consent.

34. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is primarily governed by the laws of India, subject to mandatory rights and protections available under applicable law.

Where another jurisdiction’s mandatory privacy law applies to a particular user or processing activity, the relevant mandatory requirements may apply to the extent legally required. Any jurisdiction-specific clause should be finalized only after verification of the legal/business structure and principal place of business of The Law School Hub.

35. Contact Information

The Law School Hub

Website: https://thelawschoolhub.com

Email: thelawschoolhub@gmail.com

For general enquiries, users may also use the Website’s Contact Form.

For contributor submissions, please use the separate Contributor Submission Form and follow the Contributor Guidelines.

36. Privacy Policy Disclaimer

This Privacy Policy explains the intended privacy and data-handling practices of The Law School Hub based on the Website features and operations identified at the time of drafting. It is not intended to create rights or obligations beyond those required by applicable law. Where a legal requirement is mandatory, that requirement will prevail over any inconsistent wording in this Policy.