Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kabbiz Legal & Advisory (“Kabbiz”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a full-service law firm registered and operating under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, providing legal and advisory services to individuals and organizations globally. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data shared with us during the course of our operations.

This Privacy Policy outlines the categories of personal data we collect, the purposes for which we process it, our legal basis for processing, data retention practices, your rights as a data subject, and how to contact us for inquiries related to your personal data.

By engaging with us, accessing our website, or using our services, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Policy without exemption.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

• Data Subject means the individual to whom personal data relates.

• Processing refers to any operation or set of operations performed on personal data.

• Data Controller means the entity which determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

• Special Categories of Personal Data include data relating to race, ethnicity, health status, religious or political beliefs, or biometric data.

3. How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data through various interactions, including:

• When you seek legal or consultancy services from us;

• During recruitment and onboarding processes with new Talent intake if and where applicable;

• Through your use of our website or social media channels;

• When you communicate with us via email or messaging platforms;

• When you attend our events, webinars, or complete our forms;

• Through service or business relationships with vendors, clients, or partners.

4. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, government-issued ID, title, nationality, passport photographs, and other personally identifiable data.

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, residential or business address or other contact handle that  can be used to communicate with you.

• Biographical Data: Job title, employer, photograph, and professional credentials.

• Client Data: Information disclosed or created during provision of legal services.

• Special Categories: Health status, ethnicity, religious beliefs—only where required and with your consent or as permitted by law.

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data only where there is a legal basis under applicable data protection laws. These bases include:

• Contractual Necessity: To provide our legal or advisory services to you or your organization.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, court orders, regulatory requirements, and anti-money laundering protocols.

• Legitimate Interest: To manage our business, secure our systems, analyze service usage, improve our offerings, and protect our rights—balanced against your privacy rights.

• Consent: For optional communications such as newsletters, event invitations, marketing materials or compliance reminders for regulatory filings. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Use of Personal Data

We may use your personal data for the following:

• Providing legal or advisory services;

• Conducting conflict checks, client due diligence, and compliance verifications;

• Managing billing, collections, and payment processing;

• Communicating legal developments, insights, or service updates;

• Enhancing website performance and user experience through analytics;

• Managing recruitment and personnel matters;

• Maintaining contact with past clients;

• Fulfilling internal business operations and lawful obligations.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

• Our staff, affiliates, and controlled entities;

• Service providers, consultants, and agents under binding confidentiality agreements;

• Government agencies, regulators, courts, or law enforcement where disclosure is legally required;

• Third parties where you have expressly authorized such sharing.

We ensure that all third-party processors implement adequate technical and organizational safeguards in compliance with applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Nigeria where our service providers or partners operate. Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses, to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with Nigerian and international data protection standards.

9. Data Security

We adopt industry-standard security practices to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Measures include encryption, access controls, secure storage, and regular audits. Access to personal data is limited to personnel who require it for legitimate business purposes.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Data may be retained beyond this period where required for dispute resolution, regulatory audits, or enforcement of legal claims. We may also retain your data for a period of up to ten years from the time of the end of your client engagement/relations with us [if you are a client].

Backup archives may retain data for disaster recovery purposes, but access to such data is strictly controlled.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data;

• Request rectification of incorrect or outdated data;

• Object to or restrict processing in certain situations;

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) where applicable;

• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing;

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below. We may require verification of your identity for security purposes.

12. Use of Cookies

We do not currently use cookies but we may one day use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve our site functionality. You may configure your browser to reject cookies, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features on our website if and where we use Cookies on our website to provide services to you.

13. Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or our processing practices. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review the Policy periodically to stay informed.

14. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Kabbiz Legal & Advisory
📧 Email: kingsley.ani@kabbizlegal.com
📞 Tel: +2348064231176