Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fort Legis Attorney ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our legal services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at fortlegisattorney.com (the "Site") or engage our legal services.

We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Data Protection Act 2023 and all applicable data protection laws in Nigeria.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information when you use our website or contact us:

• Contact Information: Full name, email address, telephone number, and postal address.
• Professional Information: Company name, job title, and industry.
• Legal Inquiry Details: Information you provide when contacting us through our consultation form, including the nature of your legal matter.
• Correspondence: Any communications you send to us, including emails, letters, and messages sent through our Site.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our Site, including the pages you view, links you click, and the time and date of your visit.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 5 below for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your legal inquiries and provide legal consultation services.
• To communicate with you about your matter and our services.
• To improve and personalise your experience on our Site.
• To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations as a law firm.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• To send administrative information, including changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
• To send marketing communications where you have provided your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our Site.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous information.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: Where required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Professional Advisors: With our legal and professional advisors in the course of our legal practice.
• With Your Consent: Where you have given us permission to share your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We will securely delete or anonymise your personal information when it is no longer needed.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols.
• Secure server infrastructure with access controls.
• Regular security assessments and updates.
• Staff training on data protection and confidentiality.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and NDPR 2019, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information held by us.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@fortlegisattorney.com
• Phone: +234 703 922 8405
• Address: House B2T4, D'Empire Estate, Garki 2, Abuja, Nigeria

We take your privacy seriously and will respond to any concerns promptly.