1. Introduction
Morecraft Law respects the privacy of visitors to its website and persons who contact the firm. This Privacy Notice explains, in general terms, how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect personal data obtained through this website and through initial communications with the firm. Where you become a client, additional privacy information may apply to the handling of information relating to your matter.
2. Who we are and how to contact us
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the relevant data controller is Morecraft Law. Our business address is in Lagos, Nigeria. Questions about this Privacy Notice or the handling of personal data may be sent to [email protected] or by telephone on +234 912 404 9153.
3. Personal data we may collect
Depending on how you use the website or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, telephone number, organisation or business name, the legal service or subject in which you indicate an interest, and information you include in an enquiry. The website may also collect technical information such as IP address, browser or device information, pages viewed and usage data where such information is generated by the website, hosting environment, security tools or analytics services actually deployed.
4. How we collect personal data
We may collect personal data directly from you when you complete a website form, send an email, telephone the firm or otherwise communicate with us. Certain technical data may be collected automatically when you use the website. Please do not submit sensitive, privileged or confidential documents or detailed matter information through a general website enquiry form unless the firm has specifically asked you to do so.
5. Purposes and lawful bases for processing
We may process personal data to respond to enquiries; communicate with prospective and existing clients; assess whether the firm may accept an instruction; administer client and contact relationships; maintain the security and functionality of the website; improve our services and website; and comply with applicable legal, regulatory and professional obligations. Depending on the processing activity, the applicable lawful basis may include steps taken at your request before entering into a contract, performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, legitimate interests, or consent where consent is required.
6. Disclosure of personal data
We may disclose personal data where reasonably necessary to service providers supporting our hosting, email, communications, cybersecurity, analytics or IT functions; to professional advisers; or to courts, regulators, law enforcement agencies or other authorities where disclosure is required or permitted by law. Where a service provider processes personal data on our behalf, appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards would be used. Morecraft Law does not sell personal data.
7. International transfers
Some technology or service providers used by the firm may process or store personal data outside Nigeria. Where this occurs, the firm will take steps required by applicable data protection law to ensure that the transfer is lawful and that appropriate safeguards apply.
8. Cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for its operation and, if enabled, additional technologies for analytics or other non-essential purposes.
9. Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and for any additional period required or permitted by applicable law, professional obligations, dispute-management needs or legitimate record-keeping requirements. Different categories of information may be subject to different retention periods. The firm will adopt and apply an appropriate retention schedule and securely delete or anonymise personal data when it is no longer required.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users should therefore avoid sending confidential documents or sensitive information through the general website enquiry form unless specifically requested.
11. Your rights
Subject to applicable law and any lawful limitations, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including rights to request access, correction or deletion; object to or request restriction of certain processing; withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; request data portability where applicable; and lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. We may request information reasonably necessary to verify your identity before acting on a rights request.
12. Third-party links
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Those third parties operate under their own privacy notices and practices. Morecraft Law does not control, and is not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of third-party websites merely because a link is provided.
13. Changes to this Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in law, our practices or the technology used on the website. The current version should be published on this page with its latest revision date.
14. Contact and complaints
Questions, requests or concerns about personal data may be directed to [email protected]. Where applicable, a data subject may also lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission or another competent supervisory authority.