At Naija Tech Lawyer we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and global data protection best practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog.
Who We Are
Naija Tech Lawyer is a legal-tech blog that shares information about technology law, data protection, and digital rights. The blog serves as a platform for thought leadership, education, and legal commentary.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Comment on blog posts.
- Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list.
- Contact us via email or our contact form.
- Participate in surveys or interactive features.
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- IP address
- Any other information you choose to share
We may also collect non-personal data such as:
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
Legal Basis for Processing
In line with the NDPA, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
- Consent – where you have given us clear permission such as subscribing to our newsletter.
- Legitimate Interest – such as improving our blog or understanding reader engagement.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations – if required to disclose data to regulatory or enforcement bodies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal data collected to:
- Send newsletters, updates, or legal insights (if you subscribe).
- Respond to your inquiries or comments.
- Understand our audience and improve content.
- Ensure security and prevent spam or malicious activity.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will not use your data for any purpose other than those stated without your explicit consent.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms or analytics services) under strict data protection agreements.
- Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law.
All third-party services are required to comply with data protection standards as mandated by the NDPA and international frameworks.
Your Rights as a Data Subject
Under the NDPA, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification – Request corrections to your data.
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (the right to be forgotten).
- Right to Object or Restrict Processing
- Right to Data Portability
- Right to Withdraw Consent – For data processed on the basis of your consent.
We may require identity verification before fulfilling your request.
Data Security and Retention
We adopt reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.
Third-Party Links
Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We advise you to read their privacy policies separately.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, kindly send an email to: dpo@thelegalpreneur.com.ng