1. Introduction
   Saidi Olaide Isiaka & Co is a Nigerian law firm that provides legal services to clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information we obtain in the course of our business, including through our website, client communications, and legal services.
2. Scope
   This policy applies to:

• Personal information we collect from prospective, current, and former clients, witnesses, partners, employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Personal information collected through our website, email, phone calls, in-person meetings, case management systems, and other communications.
• Personal information we process in connection with legal services, compliance, and business operations.

3. What Personal Information We Collect,
   We may collect, use, and share the following categories of personal information:

A. Contact and identification data

• Name, title, company/organization, address, email address, phone numbers, and nationality.

B. Information necessary for legal representation

• Matter details, client matter numbers, case history, documents submitted, evidence, correspondence, court filings, and regulatory disclosures.

C. Financial information

• Billing details, payment method, bank account information where applicable, and invoices.

D. Employment and professional data (where relevant)

• Employee or contractor records, professional qualifications, and background information for onboarding.

E. Communications and preferences

• Records of meetings, calls, emails, and consent preferences.

F. Technical and usage data (via our website or services)

• IP address, device information, browser type, location data (as permitted by law), cookies, and analytics data.

G. Sensitive data (special categories)

• Inferred data or documents containing sensitive information (e.g., biometric data, medical information) only where necessary for the provision of legal services and with explicit consent or as required by law.

4. How We Collect Personal Information

• Directly from you: when you provide information in person, via our website contact forms, email, or phone.
• From third parties: clients, witnesses, professional advisers, court or regulatory bodies, payment processors.
• Automatically: through cookies and similar technologies on our website (see Section 9 on Cookies).

5. How We Use Personal Information
   We use personal information to:

• Provide, manage, and secure legal services and client files.
• Communicate with clients, potential clients, and other stakeholders.
• Process payments and manage billing.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations (e.g., anti-money laundering, client due diligence).
• Manage risk, improve our services, and conduct internal analytics.
• Respond to queries, complaints, or legal requests.
• Maintain conflicts checks, matter management, and document management systems.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPR/Applicable Law)
   We process personal information on one or more of the following bases:

• Performance of a contract: to provide legal services to our clients.
• Legitimate interests: for business operations, security, and improvement of services.
• Compliance with legal obligations: anti-money laundering, regulatory reporting, legal hold, or court orders.
• Consent: where required or appropriate (e.g., marketing communications).
• Personal data of minors: handled with appropriate consent and supervision where applicable (note: legal practice in Nigeria often involves adult clients; special care for disclosure of minors’ information is maintained).

7. How We Share Personal Information
   We may disclose your information to:

• Our lawyers, staff, and trusted service providers who need it to provide legal services (e.g., document management, translation, IT support, accounting).
• Regulatory bodies, courts, or law enforcement as required by law or court order.
• Third-party vendors for payment processing, data storage, and secure communications, subject to appropriate data protection obligations.
• Potential buyers or successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our practice, with confidentiality obligations.
  We do not sell personal information to third parties.

8. International Transfers
   If we transfer personal information outside Nigeria, we will ensure an adequate level of protection or rely on appropriate legal mechanisms (e.g., data transfer agreements) in accordance with NDPR and applicable laws.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
   Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze site usage, and for security purposes. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Certain essential cookies are necessary for site functionality.
10. Data Security
    We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information appropriate to the sensitivity of the data. This includes access controls, encryption, secure storage, and regular security training. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law.
11. Data Retention
    We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide legal services, meet regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, or as required by law. When no longer required, data will be securely disposed of or anonymized.
12. Your Rights
    Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or limit processing, including profiling.
• Data portability where applicable.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in Nigeria, the appropriate data protection authority or NDPR regulator).

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@saidi-isiaka.com or the address below. We may request identity verification before processing requests.

13. How to Contact Us
    If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

• Saidi Olaide Isiaka & Co.
• Address: No. 15 Omachi Street, Off Eligbolo Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
• Email: info@saidi-isiaka.com
• Phone: 08152529201

14. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on our website and update the effective date. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent for material changes.
15. Additional Nigeria-Specific Disclosures (optional)

• Client due diligence and anti-money laundering: We perform due diligence checks as mandated by Nigerian regulations, including verification of identity and source of funds for clients and matters as applicable.
• Professional secrecy and privilege: We uphold client confidentiality and privilege in line with the Nigerian bar rules and our firm policies.