Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

Alasan James & Co. is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. Our address is Block B, No. 7, Ajayi Crowther Street, Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.

You can contact us at alasanjamesco@gmail.com.

2. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Identity and contact information.
• Information contained in communications and enquiries.
• Payment information processed by Paystack.
• Documents uploaded through the client portal.
• Technical information, including IP address, browser type and pages visited through Google Analytics.
• Appointment and consultation records.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, we process personal data on the basis of your consent, our legitimate interests in responding to enquiries and operating the website, the performance of a legal services contract, or compliance with a legal obligation, as applicable.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and process appointment requests.
• Manage the client portal.
• Provide legal services under a retainer.
• Process payments.
• Send newsletters where you have subscribed.
• Analyse website usage and improve user experience.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand website traffic and improve user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

Where consent is required by applicable law, it should be obtained through the appropriate consent mechanism.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share it with service providers where necessary to operate the website and client portal, including our client portal host, Paystack for payments and Google Analytics. We may also disclose personal data where required by law, court order or regulatory process.

7. Data Storage and Security

Documents uploaded to the client portal are stored in Nigeria. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal data. However, no internet-based system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including providing legal services, meeting legal and regulatory obligations, and defending or enforcing our legal rights.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable Nigerian data protection law, you may have the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at alasanjamesco@gmail.com.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18.