Privacy Policy — Greenage Attorneys LLP
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Statutory Compliance: Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) & Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
1. Introduction and Data Controller
Greenage Attorneys LLP (“the Firm”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a partnership of legal practitioners practicing in Nigeria, with its principal office at Suite 501, Cynergy Suites Royale, 5th Floor, Km 20 Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria. We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data entrusted to us by our clients, prospective clients, website visitors, and partners.
For inquiries regarding data protection, please contact our Data Protection Office at info@greenageattorneys.com or call +234 706 533 3142.
2. Principles of Data Processing
Under Section 24 of the NDPA 2023, we process personal data lawfully, fairly, transparently, and in a manner that ensures adequate security. Personal data is collected only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
3. Information We Collect
- Direct Inquiries & Consultations: Full name, professional title, email address, telephone number, business affiliation, and details of legal inquiries submitted via our contact forms or appointment booking services.
- Technical & Telemetry Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referring URLs, and analytical navigation data collected via cookies to enhance website functionality.
- Client Intake & Onboarding: For formally retained clients, Know-Your-Customer (KYC) documents, identification details, corporate regulatory documents, and transactional records necessary for legal representation.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases provided by the NDPA:
- Consent: Where you have expressly consented to our processing of your information (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or inquiry submissions).
- Contractual Necessity: Where processing is required to enter into or perform a legal services engagement or retainer agreement.
- Legal & Regulatory Obligations: Compliance with Nigerian statutory obligations, anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) laws, rules of professional conduct in the legal profession, and court directives.
- Legitimate Interests: Operating and improving our legal services, securing our network infrastructure, and protecting against legal claims.
5. Confidentiality and Advocate-Client Privilege
Information shared with Greenage Attorneys LLP in the context of an established advocate-client relationship is subject to strict professional secrecy and legal privilege under the Legal Practitioners Act and the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria.
6. Third-Party Disclosures
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We disclose personal data only to:
- Authorized legal partners, associates, and administrative personnel within the Firm.
- Courts, arbitral tribunals, government regulatory agencies (e.g., CAC, SEC, NOTAP, FCCPC, NUPRC) as required in the course of legal representation.
- Vetted third-party service providers (such as secure cloud hosting, payment gateways, and IT maintenance) bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
7. Data Subject Rights
Under the NDPA, you have enforceable rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request confirmation and copies of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data where retention is no longer legally mandated.
- Right to Object & Restrict Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct communications.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Lodge a formal complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at ndpc.gov.ng if you believe your data rights have been violated.
8. Contact Information
To exercise any of your data rights or to inquire about our privacy practices, contact us at:
Greenage Attorneys LLP
Suite 501, Cynergy Suites Royale, Km 20 Lekki-Epe Expy, Ajah, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email: info@greenageattorneys.com | Telephone: +234 706 533 3142 / +234 806 386 7491
