Privacy Policy & Data Protection Protocol

Sterling & Crest Legal Practitioners (“the Firm”, “we”, “us”) is committed to preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal and corporate information entrusted to our chambers. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures for collecting, processing, and safeguarding data pursuant to the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and international data protection standards.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, request a consultation, or communicate with our attorneys, we may collect:

• Identification & Contact Details: Full name, professional title, corporate affiliation, official email address, and telephone number.
• Intake & Case Matter Summaries: Preliminary details submitted voluntarily via our evaluation forms for conflict-of-interest screening.
• Technical Telemetry: Anonymized browser version, device type, and visit duration used strictly to optimize site performance.

2. Legal Privilege & Confidentiality

All information provided during the formal consultation or representation phase is safeguarded by strict attorney-client confidentiality rules and the Rules of Professional Conduct in the Legal Profession. We do not disclose, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties or marketing brokers.

3. Purpose of Processing

We process data exclusively to:

• Perform mandatory legal conflict-of-interest checks.
• Evaluate and respond to consultation and legal inquiry submissions.
• Deliver requested legal updates, newsletters, and client alerts.
• Comply with regulatory obligations under the Legal Practitioners Act and Central Bank AML directives.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the NDPA, you have the right to request access to your personal data, rectify inaccurate records, request deletion where retention is no longer mandated by law, and withdraw consent for newsletters at any time.

5. Contact Our Data Protection Officer

For privacy inquiries or rights enforcement, contact:
Data Protection Desk
Sterling & Crest Legal Practitioners
18A Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Email: privacy@sterlingcrestlaw.com