Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Adeyemi & Co. Legal Practitioners ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and engage our legal services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable Nigerian law.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, and physical address provided when you contact us or complete a consultation request.
• Matter Information: Details about your legal matter that you voluntarily share with us.
• Communication Records: Records of correspondence between you and our firm, including emails and WhatsApp messages.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited when you use our website (collected automatically via standard web server logs).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide legal advice and services
• Communicate with you about your matter and our services
• Comply with our professional obligations under the Legal Practitioners Act
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Improve our website and the services we offer
• Send you information about our services where you have consented to receive such communications

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the NDPR:

• Contract: Processing is necessary to provide the legal services you have requested.
• Legal Obligation: We are required to retain certain records under Nigerian law and our professional regulatory obligations.
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in operating our law firm efficiently and communicating with prospective clients.
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for a specific purpose, such as receiving our newsletter.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Our professional advisers and co-counsel where necessary to provide legal services
• Regulatory bodies and courts where required by law or court order
• Technology service providers who help us operate our website and practice management systems, subject to appropriate data processing agreements

All parties with whom we share your information are bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with our legal and professional obligations. Client files are generally retained for a minimum of seven (7) years after the conclusion of a matter, as required by professional practice rules.

7. Your Rights

Under the NDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal and professional obligations)
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. All communications between your browser and our website are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology.

9. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: