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GENESIS LEGAL ATTORNEYS (NIGERIA)

We are Genesis Legal Attorneys (“we”, “us”, “our”), a law firm registered in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.

SUMMARY

This Privacy Policy explains how Genesis Legal Attorneys collects, uses, discloses, protects, and retains personal information when you:
(a) visit our website (if applicable),
(b) contact us or submit information through our forms or communications,
(c) subscribe to our newsletter (if you choose to do so),
(d) request or receive legal services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Nigerian laws and professional obligations.

1. AUDIENCE / WHO THIS POLICY APPLIES TO

This Policy applies to:
1.1 website visitors;
1.2 clients, prospective clients, and former clients;
1.3 individuals who contact us with enquiries;
1.4 individuals involved in matters we handle (as permitted by law); and
1.5 individuals who subscribe to or receive communications from us.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY

This Policy describes:
2.1 the types of personal information we collect;
2.2 how we collect and use information;
2.3 how we share information (if required);
2.4 how we protect information;
2.5 cookie and tracking practices (where applicable);
2.6 your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- contact us;
- submit information via our contact form or similar tools;
- subscribe to our newsletter;
- request legal services or schedule an appointment;
- interact with our firm through emails, phone calls, meetings, or other lawful channels.

Personal information we may collect includes:
- your name and other identifiers;
- email address;
- phone number;
- and any other information you choose to include in messages you send to us.

We may also collect information automatically when you use our website (where applicable), such as usage and technical data (e.g., your IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, and browsing activity). We may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and preference management as described in this Policy.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:
4.1 respond to your enquiries and messages;
4.2 provide and administer legal services, including client onboarding, case management, and communication;
4.3 send newsletters or updates only where you have subscribed (or where permitted by law);
4.4 improve our website, services, and client experience;
4.5 comply with applicable legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and professional duties; and
4.6 protect our rights and interests, including fraud prevention and dispute resolution.

5. INFORMATION SHARING / DISCLOSURE

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

However, we may disclose personal information in limited circumstances, including:
5.1 when required by law, court order, or lawful regulatory request;
5.2 when necessary to protect our rights, enforce agreements, or defend legal claims;
5.3 when disclosure is required for the purposes of providing legal services (e.g., to opposing parties, courts, regulators, or other professionals involved in a matter), subject to professional and legal requirements.

We may also engage service providers (such as hosting, IT support, or communication tools) who process information on our behalf to support our operations. Such service providers are not authorized to use your information for their own purposes.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against:
- unauthorized access,
- unlawful processing,
- alteration,
- disclosure,
- or destruction.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure. Therefore, you should exercise caution when communicating with us.

7. COOKIES

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and improve website performance. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, certain parts of our website may not function properly.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on the applicable law and the circumstances, you may have rights to:
8.1 access your personal information;
8.2 correct inaccuracies in your personal information;
8.3 request deletion or erasure of your personal information (where applicable);
8.4 object to or restrict certain processing (where applicable);
8.5 withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (where applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. Where we cannot comply with a request (for example, due to legal or professional retention requirements), we will explain the basis for our response where required.

9. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website and services are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to: - provide legal services; - comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations; - resolve disputes and enforce agreements; and - maintain appropriate records for lawful purposes.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on our website (where applicable) and/or communicated through appropriate channels.

14. IMPORTANT NOTICE (CONFIDENTIALITY)

Legal matters may include confidential and privileged information. Although we take reasonable steps to protect communications, no communication channel can be guaranteed entirely secure. Where necessary, please avoid sharing highly sensitive information through unsecured channels unless we advise otherwise.

END OF PRIVACY POLICY