Legal Notice

Olives and Candles – Legal Practitioners

Effective Date: 1st June 2024

At Olives and Candles – Legal Practitioners (“we,” “our,” or “the Firm”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us through any other means. We are committed to complying with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, as well as all other relevant data protection laws and regulations in Nigeria. By providing your personal data to us—whether through our website, email, in person, or by any other means—you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
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• Professional information (e.g., job title, organization)
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• Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, cookies)
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• Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, emails, or consultation requests

2. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through:

• Website contact forms and inquiry forms
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• Email communications
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• Client onboarding and engagement processes
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• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or requests
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• To provide legal services and client support
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• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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• For administrative and operational purposes
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• To improve our website and services
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• To send you updates about legal developments (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• Your consent (where required)
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• Performance of a contract
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• Legal obligation compliance
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• Our legitimate interest in running a professional legal practice

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Our employees and partners on a need-to-know basis
• Third-party service providers (e.g., IT or cloud hosting services)
• Government agencies, courts, or regulators where legally required
• All third parties are required to adhere to data protection standards comparable to those under the NDPA.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies—small text files stored on your device—to improve user experience, enhance website functionality, and analyze visitor traffic. Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, regulatory, or operational requirements.

9. Your Data Rights

In line with the NDPA, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details below.

10. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside Nigeria, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to your personal data, please contact:

Olives and Candles – Legal Practitioners

Email: contactus@olivesandcandles.com