Privacy & Data Protection Policy

1. Introduction & Legal Framework

Rex Advocates LP ("the Firm") is a law practice duly registered in Nigeria with its principal office at Suite 18/19 God's Grace Complex, Opposite Tofas Primary School, Danjuma, Akure, Ondo State. We are committed to protecting your privacy rights under Section 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and the NDPR 2019.

2. Data Controller

Rex Advocates LP
Suite 18/19 God's Grace Complex
Opposite Tofas Primary School, Danjuma
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Email: Rex.advocatesch@gmail.com
Phone: +234 703 728 7556

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis: Consent, Contract Performance, Legal Obligation, Legitimate Interests, and Public Interest (NDPR Sections 2.2‑2.3). For legal clients, processing is necessary for the performance of a contract and compliance with legal obligations under Nigerian law.

4. Attorney‑Client Privilege

Pursuant to Section 192 of the Evidence Act 2011 and Rule 19 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, all communications with Rex Advocates LP for legal advice are protected by attorney‑client privilege. This protection extends to all forms of communication including email, phone, WhatsApp, and in‑person meetings.

5. Your Data Rights

You have rights under the NDPR to: Information, Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restrict Processing, Data Portability, and Object (NDPR Section 3.1). To exercise any of these rights, contact our Akure office in writing. We will respond within 30 days as required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures including encryption (TLS 1.3, AES‑256), multi‑factor authentication, regular security audits, physical security at our Akure office with restricted access, and mandatory staff data protection training.

7. Data Retention

Client records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years per Rule 23 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners. Business registration documents are retained as required by CAC and FIRS regulations. You may request earlier deletion where legally permissible.

8. Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies for core functionality (navigation, form submission, theme preference). No tracking or advertising cookies are deployed. We do not share cookie data with third parties.

9. Third‑Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties except when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., CAC, FIRS) solely for delivering our legal or registration services.

10. Complaints

You may lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC): info@ndpc.gov.ng | www.ndpc.gov.ng. We encourage you to first contact our Data Protection Officer to resolve any concerns.

11. Contact

Data Protection Officer: Rex Advocates LP, Rex.advocatesch@gmail.com, +234 703 728 7556. You may write to our Akure office address.