Privacy Policy | Prof. Joe Abugu, SAN & Co.

Last updated: January 2024. This Privacy Policy describes how Prof. Joe Abugu, SAN & Co. ("the Firm", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use our website or engage our services.

1. Introduction

Prof. Joe Abugu, SAN & Co. is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy sets out how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in connection with our website at abugusolicitors.com and our legal services.

By using our website or engaging our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact information: Name, address, telephone number, and email address provided when you contact us or complete enquiry forms.
Matter-related information: Facts, documents, and other information provided in the course of obtaining or receiving legal advice.
Technical information: IP addresses, browser type, and website usage data collected automatically when you visit our website.
Financial information: Payment details provided in connection with our fees and billing.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To provide legal services and advice to clients.
To communicate with clients and prospective clients about our services.
To respond to enquiries and requests for information.
To comply with our legal and professional obligations.
To improve and maintain our website and services.
To send you information about our publications, events, or legal developments where you have consented to receive such communications.

4. Legal Professional Privilege and Confidentiality

As a law firm, we are subject to strict professional obligations of confidentiality. Information disclosed by clients in the course of obtaining legal advice is subject to legal professional privilege and we will not disclose it without the client's consent, except as required by law or by our regulatory obligations.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

With third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services (such as IT service providers), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
Where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
Where disclosure is necessary to pursue or defend legal proceedings.
With your consent.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure communication systems, restricted access to client files, and staff training on data protection obligations.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, professional, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. Client files and records are typically retained for a minimum of seven years after the conclusion of a matter, in accordance with professional practice requirements.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:

The right to access personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
The right to request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances.
The right to object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and to analyse website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The updated Policy will be posted on our website with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Prof. Joe Abugu, SAN & Co.
37 Mississippi Street, Maitama
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Email: info@abugusolicitors.com
Tel: +234 (0) 803 301 6276