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Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY Versed Attorneys Last updated: 8th September 2026

1. Introduction

Versed Attorneys is committed to protecting the privacy of confidential information and “Personal information” (information that directly or indirectly identifies individuals, staff, agents, job applicants, or other persons who interact with the Firm). This privacy policy (the “Policy”) sets out how Versed Attorneys collects and uses unauthorised information, as defined in paragraph 19 below, in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and other applicable data protection laws in Nigeria (“Applicable Data Protection Laws”).

2. Purpose of this Policy

This policy reflects our commitment to complying with applicable data protection laws, preserving client confidentiality, and delivering our legal and advisory services for the VERSED CREATOR service line responsibly and effectively. This policy applies to all personal handles and to unauthorised personal access by Versed Attorneys, including via our website, our VERSED CREATOR platform, and during client engagements. All Versed Attorneys personnel must comply with it.

3. Who We Are and What We Do

Versed Attorneys is a law firm dedicated to providing legal solutions across Nigeria, with its office at 300 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. References in this Policy to “our” are to Versed Attorneys. Versed Attorneys is the data controller responsible for personal information processed through our website, our VERSED CREATOR platform, and in connection with our services generally.

4. Data Protection Principles

In processing personal information, we ensure that it is:

• processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently;
• collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes;
• adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed;
• accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date, with inaccurate information corrected or erased without undue delay;
• retained in identifiable form for no longer than necessary; and
• Processed with appropriate security, including protection against unauthorised access, loss, or damage.

5. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information through our website, our VERSED CREATOR platform, and in the course of providing our services:

• Contact information: full name, email address, phone number, and (where provided) WhatsApp number.
• Payment information: billing details and payment confirmation data in connection with consultation fees or VERSED CREATOR subscription payments.
• Communications: information you provide when you contact us, complete an enquiry form, or correspond with us.

We aim to collect only the personal information necessary for relevant purposes. Where required, we will seek your consent before collecting particular categories of information. Certain personal information may be necessary for us to provide our services, and if it is not provided, we may be unable to act effectively for you.

6. How Data is Collected

We collect personal information from clients, subscribers, and other individuals in the following circumstances:

• when you access or use our website or VERSED CREATOR platform;
• when you seek legal advice or instruct us;
• when you book a consultation or subscribe to VERSED CREATOR;
• when you make payments for our services, and
• when you contact us by email, WhatsApp, or through our social media platforms.

7. Purpose of Processing and Lawful Basis

The table below sets out the main purposes for which we process your personal information, and the lawful basis relied upon. Purpose Lawful Basis Process your personal information to provide legal advisory and VERSED CREATOR services to you. Performance of a contract with you. Your consent, where applicable. Our legitimate interest in operating our practice efficiently. Processing your personal information to provide you with access to our website and VERSED CREATOR platform. Our legitimate interest in operating our website and services. Your consent, where applicable. Processing your personal information to respond to enquiries and consultation booking requests. Your consent. Steps taken at your request before entering a contract. Processing payment information to administer consultation fees and VERSED CREATOR subscription payments. Performance of a contract with you. Compliance with a legal obligation. Use of cookies and website analytics. Your consent, as set out in our Cookie Policy. Where processing is based on consent, we will obtain that consent directly from you at the point of collection. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us; this will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

8. Our Data Handling Practices

Versed Attorneys will:

• ensure that all processing of personal information complies with applicable data protection laws;
• only collect and process personal information necessary for the purposes identified in this policy;
• take reasonable steps to keep personal information accurate and up to date;
• restrict access to personal information to personnel who need it to perform their roles; and
• ensure that all personnel handling personal information are aware of, and trained on, their responsibilities under this policy.

9. How We Use Cookies on Our Website

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website, which help us recognize your device and improve your browsing experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our separate Cookie Policy. You may restrict or block cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of our website or platform may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Responsibility for the Security of Processed Personal Data

The Partners of Versed Attorneys take the ultimate responsibility for data protection within the Firm. Consistent with our professional obligations pursuant to Section 19, Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2007, we exercise discretion and care in handling information entrusted to us by clients. We maintain reasonable technical and organizational safeguards intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information, including restricted access, secure storage, and prompt response to any suspected security incident. No system of transmission or storage can be guaranteed entirely secure, and we encourage you to safeguard your own account credentials and report any suspicious activity to us promptly.

11. Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, VERSED CREATOR platform, and services, including:

• Payment processing providers
• Booking and scheduling providers
• Email providers
• Website hosting providers

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Where personal information is transferred outside Nigeria, we will do so only in accordance with Applicable Data Protection Laws, including by ensuring the recipient is subject to an adequate level of protection, or that another lawful transfer mechanism applies.

12. Retaining Your Personal Information

We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, including our legal, regulatory, and professional record-keeping obligations. Website and platform enquiry data is retained for a period of 24 (twenty-four) months from the date of submission, after which it is permanently and securely deleted. Where Personal Information becomes relevant to an actual or anticipated legal dispute, investigation, or regulatory matter, deletion is suspended under a legal hold until the hold is lifted, notwithstanding the retention period stated above.

13. Data Subject Rights

As a Data Subject, you have the following rights under the NDPA:

• Right of access to request copies of the personal information we hold about you,
• Right to rectification to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information,
• Right to erasure to request deletion of your Personal information, subject to our legal and regulatory retention obligations,
• Right to restrict processing to request that we limit how we use your Personal information in certain circumstances,
• Right to object to processing carried out based on legitimate interests,
• Right to data portability to request that your Personal information be provided to you or a third party in a structured, machine-readable format, where technically feasible,
• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing, and
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (see paragraph 16 below).

We will respond to requests to exercise these rights without undue delay and, in any event, within the timeframe required by Applicable Data Protection Laws.

14. Our Policy Towards Children

We do not knowingly collect Personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, we will delete that information and cease further processing. If you believe a child has provided us with Personal information, kindly contact us using the details below.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Policy, kindly contact us at: Versed Attorneys 300 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Email: info@theversedhq.com

16. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission at: Address: No. 12, Dr. Clement Isong Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria.

17. Third-Party Links

Our website and platform may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, or applications. We do not control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

19. Glossary

Term Definition Data Subject An individual to whom personal information relates. Applicable Data Protection Laws The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (“NDPA”), the General Application and Implementation Directive 2025 (“GAID”), and any other applicable data protection law or regulation in force from time to time. Personal information / Personal Data Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual, including by reference to a name, identification number, contact details, or online identifier. Data Controller The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal information, in this case, Versed Attorneys.