Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 15th September, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Wukla Forum ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website https://wuklaforum.com/ and related services (collectively, the "Platform").
As Pakistan's premier legal community for lawyers, judges, and law aspirants, we understand the sensitivity of your professional information. This policy is designed to be compliant with best practices for data protection and to build the trust our community deserves.
By using Wukla Forum, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide you with a secure and reliable legal directory and booking platform:
- Personal Information (Clients & Lawyers): Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, CNIC (optional), City/Location, Password (encrypted).
- Lawyer-Specific Information: Bar Membership Number, Law Specialization / Practice Area, Professional Profile, Office Address & Availability.
- Client-Specific Information: Bookings history, Case preferences, Saved lawyer profiles.
- Technical Information: IP address, Browser type & version, Device info, Cookies & session data.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Verify lawyer identities and credentials
- Facilitate lawyer-client connections and bookings
- Provide secure dashboards for clients and lawyers
- Send booking confirmations, reminders, and updates
- Generate lawyer registration certificates
- Improve website performance and security
- Share legal resources, guides, and blog updates
- Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only in specific cases:
- With Verified Lawyers: when a client books a lawyer.
- With Clients: when a lawyer accepts a booking.
- Legal Requirements: when required by law or court order.
- Service Providers: trusted partners like hosting, payment, or email services (under confidentiality).
5. Data Security
We use SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers to protect data. Passwords are encrypted and never shared. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to maintain sessions, personalize experience, track analytics, and improve lawyer recommendations. You can disable cookies, but some features may not work properly.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and opt out of non-essential communication. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@wuklaforum.com.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
Wukla Forum is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Updates to Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
📧 Email: info@wuklaforum.com
🌐 Website: www.wuklaforum.com
🏢 Company: Wukla Forum – Pakistan’s Legal Help & Lawyer Directory