Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you ("Personal Data"). This includes:

• Information Provided Directly: Personal contact details such as your full name, email address, phone number, physical address, and any specific inquiry details submitted through our contact forms, consultation booking requests, or direct email communications.
• Technical & Automated Usage Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, device details, and site navigation paths collected automatically via log files and analytics technologies during your visit.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process Personal Data to provide and enhance our professional legal services, specifically for the following purposes:

• To respond directly to inquiries and fulfill client consultation requests.
• To perform pre-engagement conflict checks prior to initiating prospective client relationships.
• To maintain, secure, optimize, and diagnose operational performance issues on our Site.
• To distribute legal updates, administrative notices, and industry insights when explicitly requested or consented to by you.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process Personal Data under recognized legal frameworks, including statutory compliance under applicable Nigerian data privacy standards (NDPA):

• Consent: Where you have granted explicit consent for specific processing actions (e.g., newsletter subscriptions).
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform actions requested by you prior to entering into or executing a professional retainer agreement.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing supports our legitimate interests in protecting, securing, and operating our firm's digital infrastructure.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes. We disclose data solely under these circumstances:

• Vetted Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors, hosting providers, and technical contractors working under strict confidentiality agreements to assist in running our digital operations.
• Legal Requirements: When compelled by court orders, statutory law enforcement processes, or regulatory requirements.

5. Data Security & Retention

We maintain technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. Data is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the original purpose of collection or as mandated by applicable legal, professional, or record-keeping requirements.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you possess legal rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to request access to and receive copies of your stored Personal Data.
• The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
• The right to request restriction or erasure of your Personal Data under valid legal grounds.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time for processing based on user consent.

7. Third-Party Links & Cookies

Our Site may contain links to external web applications or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Our Site utilizes minimal session cookies to ensure secure and responsive site navigation.

8. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.