1. Introduction
Euphemia LLP ("Euphemia", "the Firm", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data entrusted to us by our clients, prospective clients, business partners, website visitors, employees, and other stakeholders.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and otherwise process personal data in accordance with the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 ("NDPA"), the Nigeria Data Protection Commission General Application and Implementation Directive ("GAID"), and other applicable data protection laws and regulations.
By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Gender
- Government-issued identification details
Contact Data
- Residential or business address
- Email address
- Telephone number
Professional and Corporate Data
- Employer details
- Job title
- Professional affiliations
- Corporate information
Client Matter Information
- Information provided in connection with legal instructions
- Transactional documents
- Regulatory filings
- Litigation-related information
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics information
Recruitment Data
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Educational records
- Employment history
- Professional references
3. How We Collect Personal Data
We collect personal data through:
- Direct interactions with clients and prospective clients;
- Engagement letters and legal instructions;
- Website forms and enquiries;
- Email correspondence;
- Recruitment applications;
- Business development activities;
- Regulatory and public databases;
- Third-party service providers; and
- Cookies and similar technologies.
4. Purpose of Processing
We process personal data for legitimate business and legal purposes, including:
- Providing legal services;
- Managing client relationships;
- Performing conflict checks;
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations;
- Conducting due diligence and risk assessments;
- Processing recruitment applications;
- Responding to enquiries and requests;
- Improving website functionality and user experience;
- Managing business operations; and
- Protecting our legal rights and interests.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Consent;
- Performance of a contract;
- Compliance with legal obligations;
- Protection of vital interests;
- Legitimate interests pursued by the Firm; and
- Establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.
6. Confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege
As a law firm, we are subject to strict duties of confidentiality and legal professional privilege. Information received from clients in the course of providing legal services is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and protected in accordance with applicable laws, professional rules, and ethical obligations.
7. Disclosure of Personal Data
We may disclose personal data where necessary to:
- Courts and tribunals;
- Regulatory authorities;
- Government agencies;
- Opposing counsel where legally required;
- Professional advisers;
- Auditors;
- Technology service providers;
- Recruitment service providers; and
- Other third parties where disclosure is authorised by law or consented to by the data subject.
8. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure an adequate level of protection consistent with the NDPA, GAID, and applicable international standards.
9. Data Security
We maintain appropriate technical, organisational, and administrative safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.
These measures include access controls, encryption, secure document management systems, confidentiality obligations, and periodic security reviews.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our rights.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the legal services provided and applicable statutory requirements.
11. Data Subject Rights
Subject to applicable law, data subjects may exercise the following rights:
- Right to information;
- Right of access;
- Right to rectification;
- Right to erasure;
- Right to restriction of processing;
- Right to data portability;
- Right to object to processing;
- Right to withdraw consent; and
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
Requests relating to these rights may be submitted using the contact details below.
12. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve website performance.
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.
13. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
14. Contact Information
For enquiries relating to this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact:
Euphemia LLP
Email: contact@euphemiallp.com
Telephone: 0808300163
15. Updates to this Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, operational, or technological developments. The most current version will always be available on our website., CLIENT PRIVACY NOTICE
