Privacy Policy
- Introduction
Royal Heritage Solicitors and Advocates (“the Firm”, “we”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of users who visit http://royalheritagelaw.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website, including when users access our legal publications, articles, or contact us for enquiries.
- Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- name and contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
- information provided through contact or enquiry forms
- correspondence arising from enquiries or communications with the Firm
- technical information relating to website usage (such as IP address and browser data)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through the website unless voluntarily provided.
- How Personal Data Is Collected
Personal data may be collected when you:
- submit an enquiry through our website
- communicate with us by email or other electronic means
- interact with our published articles or website content
- browse the website (through cookies and similar technologies)
- Purpose of Processing
Personal data collected through the website may be used for the following purposes:
- responding to enquiries and communications
- providing legal updates, publications, and insights
- administering and improving the website
- complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- internal administrative and record-keeping purposes
Personal data will not be used for unrelated purposes without your consent, except as permitted by law.
- Legal Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable Nigerian data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, on the basis of:
- consent provided by the data subject
- the Firm’s legitimate interests in operating and maintaining its website
- compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
- Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell or trade personal data. Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:
- professional advisers or service providers supporting the operation of the website
- regulatory or governmental authorities where required by law
Any such disclosure is made subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.
- Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law or professional obligations. Where data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
- Data Subject Rights
Subject to applicable law, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal data;
- request the correction or deletion of your personal data;
- object to or request restriction of the processing of your personal data;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
Requests in respect of these rights may be directed to the Firm by Email at Lawyers@royalheritagelaw.com
9. Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a user’s device when they visit a website. They help the website function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information on how users interact with the website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
Our website uses cookies primarily to improve functionality and analyze website usage. Further information on how cookies are used is set out in our Cookies Policy.
- Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
- Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such external sites, and we encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
- Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
- Contact
If you have any questions or require any other assistance requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact Royal Heritage Solicitors and Advocates via Email: Lawyers@royalheritagelaw.com