Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Ardent Fort Law ("the Firm," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you visit our website, engage our services, or otherwise interact with us.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and company or organisation name.
• Enquiry Details: Information you provide when submitting enquiries through our contact form, including the nature of your legal matter.
• Engagement Information: Details provided during the course of a legal engagement, including documents, financial information, and correspondence.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of access, and other diagnostic data collected automatically.
• Newsletter Data: Email address provided when subscribing to our newsletter or updates.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide legal services.
• To communicate with you regarding your matter, our services, and relevant legal developments.
• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications where you have opted in.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as theme selection.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, or analyse information to help us improve our website and services. These may include analytics providers, hosting services, and communication platforms. These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies and are not permitted to use your information for purposes other than those we have specified.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest practicable standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and professional regulations. Engagement-related data may be retained for the period prescribed by the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners and relevant Nigerian legislation.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal data.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and professional obligations.
• The right to withdraw consent to processing where consent is the basis for processing.
• The right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or other relevant authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ardent Fort Law
Lagos, Nigeria
Email: privacy@ardentfortlaw.com
Phone: +234 800 000 0000