Effective Date: 21st June 2025

INTRODUCTION 

We take our privacy obligations seriously and are committed to handling personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and principles, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA).

This privacy policy sets out how we collect, store, use, and disclose personal information. Personal information is any information or opinion about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable.

By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this policy. We may update this policy periodically and encourage you to review it regularly.

TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT 

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name
• Mailing or street address
• Email address
• Telephone number and other contact details
• Age or date of birth
• Gender and occupation
• Information about your legal or business needs
• Payment and billing information
• IP address, location data, and browsing information
• Any other information you provide directly to us or via our website

HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION 

We collect personal information:

• When you contact us via our website, email, phone, social media or in person
• When you submit enquiries, requests, or sign up for consultations
• When you engage our legal or advisory services
• Through cookies and tracking technologies when you visit our website
• From third parties (e.g. public databases or referrals)

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION We may use your personal information:

• To provide legal services and respond to your enquiries
• To administer and manage our relationship with you
• To keep records and ensure compliance with legal obligations
• For internal analytics and service improvement
• To send service-related and promotional communications
• To assess employment applications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION We may share personal information:

• With our employees, contractors, or consultants for the purpose of delivering our services
• With trusted service providers such as IT, cloud storage, and administrative partners
• When required by law, regulation, or court order
• With your consent or at your direction

Where we share personal information with third parties outside Nigeria, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

SECURITY We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before use.

ACCESS AND CORRECTION You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us. We will verify your identity and respond within a reasonable time. If we deny access or correction, we will explain why.

COMPLAINTS If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us using the details below. We will investigate your complaint and respond as required by law.

Cardinal Counsel
Suite D14, Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall (AOS Mall)
87 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: hello@cardinalcounsel.co
Phone: +2349052628465

This privacy policy was last updated on 13 June 2025.