Privacy Policy &
Legal Disclaimer

1. Legal Disclaimer & Website Terms of Use

1.1 No Legal Advice

The information published on this website — including all articles, guides, commentary, and practice area descriptions — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and it should not be relied upon as such. The law is subject to change, and the applicability of any legal principle to a particular set of facts depends on circumstances that this website cannot assess.

1.2 No Solicitor-Client Relationship

Accessing this website, reading its content, or submitting an enquiry through the contact form does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and Oluwaseto F. Oluseto & Co. A solicitor-client relationship is only established when the firm has formally confirmed its acceptance of your instruction in writing, signed by an authorised partner.

1.3 Accuracy of Information

Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, we make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information provided. Nigerian law changes frequently, and information that was accurate at the time of publication may no longer reflect the current legal position.

1.4 Jurisdiction & Governing Law

This website is operated from Lagos, Nigeria, and is primarily directed at persons located in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The content on this website is provided in accordance with Nigerian law. We make no representation that the content is appropriate or applicable in any other jurisdiction. Persons accessing this website from outside Nigeria do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

1.5 Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. Oluwaseto F. Oluseto & Co. does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any linked third-party website. Accessing any linked website is entirely at your own risk.

1.6 Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, design, graphics, layout, and structure — is the intellectual property of Oluwaseto F. Oluseto & Co. and is protected by the Copyright Act 2022 and applicable international intellectual property conventions. No content may be reproduced, republished, or redistributed without the prior written consent of the firm, except as permitted by law for personal, non-commercial use.

1.7 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Oluwaseto F. Oluseto & Co., its partners, associates, employees, and agents exclude all liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise — arising out of or in connection with access to or use of this website or reliance on its content.

2. Privacy Policy Overview

Oluwaseto F. Oluseto & Co. ("we", "us", "the firm") is committed to protecting your personal data and to processing it in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA 2023), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019, and any other applicable data protection legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have in respect of your personal data. Please read it carefully. By using this website or providing your personal data to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Directly

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, including when you:

• Complete the contact or consultation request form on this website
• Subscribe to our legal alerts or newsletter
• Register for a firm event or seminar
• Send us an email or other direct communication
• Submit a job or pupillage application

The personal data you provide in these circumstances may include your name, email address, telephone number, organisation or employer name, and the content of your enquiry or communication.

3.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time and date of visit. This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies — see Section 6 for further details.

3.3 Client and Matter Data

If you instruct us as a client, we will collect and process additional personal data relevant to your matter — including identification documents, financial information, and other information necessary to advise you. This processing is governed by our client engagement letter and terms of business, which will be provided to you at the commencement of your instruction.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases under the NDPA 2023:

• Responding to enquiries: To respond to consultation requests and general enquiries — Legitimate interest / pre-contractual necessity
• Providing legal services: To perform our obligations as your legal advisers — Performance of contract
• Legal alerts and newsletter: To send you publications and updates you have subscribed to — Consent (withdrawable at any time)
• Events and seminars: To manage your registration and attendance — Legitimate interest / consent
• Recruitment: To consider your application for employment — Legitimate interest / consent
• Regulatory compliance: To comply with our legal and professional obligations — Legal obligation
• Website improvement: To analyse usage and improve this website — Legitimate interest

5. Your Data Subject Rights (NDPA 2023)

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data held by us:

• Right of Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to Object: The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 11. We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

6. Cookies & Website Tracking

This website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how the website is used. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the website. These cannot be disabled.
• Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website — used to improve website performance. Require your consent.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalise your experience. Require your consent.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

7. Third-Party Processors & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. We may share your personal data with carefully selected third-party service providers who assist us in operating this website and delivering our services — including IT infrastructure providers, email service providers, and event management platforms. All third-party processors are required to process your personal data only in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law.

We may also disclose your personal data where required to do so by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the firm, its clients, or others.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law and professional obligations. Specifically:

• Website enquiry data: retained for 2 years from last contact, unless a client relationship is established
• Client and matter data: retained for a minimum of 7 years following conclusion of the matter, in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable limitation periods
• Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Recruitment data: retained for 6 months following a recruitment decision, unless you consent to longer retention

9. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, access controls, and staff training on data protection obligations.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission as required by the NDPA 2023.

10. Attorney Advertising Notice

In accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria and applicable bar association guidelines, the following notice is provided:

We do not make representations as to the quality of our legal services that are false, misleading, or unverifiable. All descriptions of experience and capability on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.

11. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data subject rights, or wish to make a complaint about our handling of your personal data, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer were last reviewed in June 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Material changes will be notified on this website with a revised effective date.