Privacy & Policy

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Our website address is: http://leaderatelegal.com.

Privacy Policy for Leaderate Legal Firm

Effective Date: [1st Decmeber 2024]

Leaderate Legal Firm (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services in compliance with Nigerian data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and other relevant legislation.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal information:

Payment Information: If applicable, for processing payments related to our services.

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and address.

Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other data automatically collected through cookies or similar technologies.

Professional Information: Details related to your legal inquiries, engagements, or consultations.

2. How We Collect Your Information

We may collect information through:

  • Direct Interaction: Forms submitted on our website, emails, phone calls, or in-person interactions.
  • Automated Technologies: Cookies, server logs, and similar technologies when you use our website.
  • Third Parties: Publicly available sources, client referrals, or other authorized third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide legal services and advice tailored to your needs.
  • To respond to inquiries and communicate effectively with you.
  • To process payments and manage billing information.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • To improve our website’s functionality and enhance user experience.
  • To send relevant updates, newsletters, or promotional content (with your consent).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide your information for specific purposes.
  • Contract: To fulfill our obligations under any agreement with you.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with Nigerian laws or court orders.
  • Legitimate Interests: For operational, administrative, and security purposes.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except:

  • With authorized personnel, partners, or affiliates involved in delivering legal services.
  • With regulatory bodies, courts, or law enforcement, if required by law.
  • With third-party service providers who assist us with operations (e.g., IT support, payment processors), under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
  • Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

Once retention periods lapse, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Under the NDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where consent is the basis for processing, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies before submitting your data.

10. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

12. International Data Transfers

Where your information needs to be transferred outside Nigeria, we will ensure it is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws and standards.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

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