Chukwuma Ekomaru & Co ("the Firm", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with this website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have in relation to it. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

We may collect the following categories of personal data: • Contact information: name, email address, telephone number, when provided voluntarily through our contact form or direct email communication. • Communication data: the content of messages and enquiries you send to the Firm. • Usage data: technical information about how you access and use this website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through standard web server logs. We do not collect sensitive personal data (as defined by the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023) through this website.

Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes: • To respond to enquiries and consultation requests submitted through the contact form or directly. • To provide legal services to clients who instruct the Firm following an initial enquiry. • To maintain records of communications as required by professional obligations. • To improve the functionality and user experience of this website. We do not use personal data collected through this website for direct marketing purposes without explicit consent.

We process personal data on the following legal bases: • Consent: where you have voluntarily provided your details through the contact form. • Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and maintain website security. • Legal obligation: where required by Nigerian professional conduct rules and applicable law. • Contract: where processing is necessary to provide legal services you have requested.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We may disclose personal data: • To members of the Firm's professional staff who need access to provide legal services. • To professional advisers and service providers engaged by the Firm under appropriate confidentiality obligations. • Where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority. • With your explicit consent. Where client information is disclosed in legal proceedings, this is done in accordance with our professional obligations and applicable court rules.

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by our professional obligations and applicable law. Client files are retained in accordance with the Nigerian Bar Association guidelines. Website enquiry data that does not result in a client relationship is retained for up to 12 months.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures are reviewed and updated regularly. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and applicable Nigerian law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data: • The right to access personal data we hold about you. • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data. • The right to request deletion of personal data where there is no lawful reason for continued processing. • The right to object to processing of your personal data. • The right to data portability where applicable. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at Chukwumaekomaru@yahoo.com.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact: Chukwuma Ekomaru & Co Chinyere Court (Glass House), No. 48, Drive 1 Prince & Princess Estate, Abuja Email: Chukwumaekomaru@yahoo.com