Corporate Biz Legal
Effective Date: January 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Corporate Biz Legal (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us by our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with applicable Nepalese laws, including the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2006), the Consumer Protection Act, 2075 (2018), and the Right to Information Act, 2064 (2007).
As a law firm specializing in corporate and commercial law services, we recognize that maintaining client confidentiality is not only a legal obligation but fundamental to the attorney-client relationship. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide professional legal services and maintain effective client relationships. The types of information we collect include:
Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, email address, telephone numbers, and business affiliations.
Identification Data: Citizenship details, passport information, PAN/VAT registration numbers, and other government-issued identification as required for legal representation and regulatory compliance.
Professional and Business Information: Company registration details, directorship information, shareholding structures, business activities, and financial statements relevant to corporate and commercial matters.
Case-Related Information: Details of legal matters, transaction documents, contracts, correspondence, meeting notes, and all information disclosed during consultations and legal engagements.
Financial Information: Billing details, payment information, bank account details, and transaction records necessary for invoicing and payment processing.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage patterns collected through our website for security and functionality purposes.
Information may be collected directly from you during consultations, through intake forms, via email correspondence, telephone conversations, or automatically through our website technologies.
3. How We Use Information
Corporate Biz Legal processes your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:
Service Delivery: To provide legal advice, representation, and corporate law services including company formation, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution.
Client Communication: To respond to inquiries, schedule consultations, provide case updates, share legal developments, and maintain ongoing attorney-client communication.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill our obligations under Nepalese law, court orders, regulatory requirements, and professional conduct rules established by the Nepal Bar Council.
Conflict Checks: To identify potential conflicts of interest before accepting new engagements, as required by professional ethics rules.
Billing and Accounting: To prepare invoices, process payments, maintain financial records, and comply with tax and accounting regulations.
Business Operations: To improve our services, analyze website performance, maintain security, and conduct internal administrative functions.
Legal Claims: To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims and protect our legitimate business interests.
We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your express consent, and we never sell personal data to third parties.
4. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our security practices include:
Physical Security: Restricted access to office premises, secure document storage systems, and locked filing cabinets for sensitive physical records.
Technical Security: Encrypted data transmission through SSL certificates, password-protected computer systems, regular software updates, firewall protection, and secure cloud storage with reputable service providers.
Administrative Security: Confidentiality agreements with all staff and associates, mandatory data protection training, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only, and regular security audits.
Professional Obligations: All lawyers and staff are bound by professional confidentiality obligations under the Nepal Bar Council Act and legal practice regulations.
While we employ industry-standard security measures, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any data breaches in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:
Active Client Files: Maintained throughout the duration of legal representation and for a minimum of seven years after case completion, consistent with professional record-keeping requirements and limitation periods under Nepalese law.
Financial Records: Retained for at least five years as required by tax and accounting regulations.
Consultation Records: Initial consultation information is retained for three years to maintain institutional knowledge and facilitate potential future engagements.
Following applicable retention periods, we securely destroy or anonymize personal information through methods including shredding physical documents and permanent digital deletion.
6. Third-Party Sharing
We maintain strict confidentiality but may share personal information with third parties in limited circumstances:
Service Providers: Cloud storage providers, IT support services, accounting firms, and payment processors who assist in business operations under confidentiality agreements.
Legal Obligations: Courts, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and law enforcement when required by law or court order.
Professional Consultants: Expert witnesses, co-counsel, translators, and specialized consultants engaged for specific matters with your consent.
Business Transactions: In the event of merger, acquisition, or sale of the Firm, subject to confidentiality protections.
We require all third parties to respect the confidentiality of personal information and use it only for specified purposes. We do not transfer data outside Nepal except when necessary for international transactions with appropriate safeguards.
7. Client Rights
Under Nepalese law and our commitment to transparency, you have the following rights:
Access: You may request copies of personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Explanation: You may request information about how we process your data and the purposes for such processing.
Objection: You may object to certain processing activities, subject to our legal and professional obligations.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw consent for optional processing activities, though this does not affect previously lawful processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to requests within thirty days, consistent with the Right to Information Act, 2064.
8. Compliance with Nepalese Law
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2006): Governing electronic data collection, processing, and security requirements for digital information.
Consumer Protection Act, 2075 (2018): Establishing consumer rights including data protection and privacy safeguards for service users.
Right to Information Act, 2064 (2007): Establishing principles of information access, transparency, and privacy protection.
Nepal Bar Council Regulations: Professional conduct rules requiring attorney-client confidentiality and ethical data handling.
We monitor developments in Nepalese data protection law and will update our practices accordingly.
9. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Material changes will be communicated to active clients via email. Continued use of our services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact:
Corporate Biz Legal
Privacy Officer
World Trade Center
Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: info@corporatebizlegal.com
Telephone: 9861817739
We are committed to addressing privacy concerns promptly and transparently.
Last Updated: January 20, 2026