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PRIVACY POLICY

Panterra Legal

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Effective Date: May 1st, 2026

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Panterra Legal ( "we", "our", or "the Firm") is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) and other applicable laws and professional obligations.  This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect personal data in the course of providing legal services and operating our business.

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1. Scope of this policy

This Policy applies to all personal data processed by Panterra Legal, including data  relating to     clients, prospective clients, employees, business partners, and website users.

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2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, and identification documents

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, residential or business address

  • Professional Data: Employment details, corporate affiliations

  • Case and Transaction data: Information provided in connection with legal matters, including sensitive personal data where necessary

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (NDPA Compliance)

    In accordance with the NDPA, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where the data subject has given clear consent

  • Contractual Necessity:  For the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps

  • Legal Obligations: To comply with statutory and regulatory requirements

  • Legal Interests: For the lawful operation of the Firm, provided such interests do not override fundamental rights

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4. Purpose of Processing

   We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Provision of legal services and client representation

  • Client onboarding and due diligence (including KYC/AML compliance)

  •  Communication and Client relationship management

  • Compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

  • Internal administration and risk management

  • Improvement of our services and website

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5. Special Category Data

  Where necessary, we may process sensitive personal data ( as defined under the NDPA), including information relating to legal claims or proceedings. Such processing is conducted strictly in accordance with legal requirements and professional confidentiality obligations.

 

6. Confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege

  Panterra Legal is bound by strict duties of confidentiality and legal professional privilege. All personal data obtained in the course of legal practice is handled with the highest level of protection, subject only to lawful disclosure requirements.

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7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  We may disclose personal data to:

  • Courts, regulatory authorities, or law enforcement agencies where required by law

  • Professional advisers, consultants, and auditors

  • Third-party service providers ( e.g. IT. cloud storage, document management) under strict data protection obligations

  • Other parties where necessary for the provision of legal services or with the data subject's consent.

                      We do not sell or trade personal data.

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8. International Data Transfers

  Where personal data is transferred outside Nigeria, Panterra Legal ensures that transfers comply with the NDPA by implementing appropriate safeguards, including contractual clauses or transfers to jurisdictions with adequate data protection standards.

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9. Data Retention 

 We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.

 

 Retention periods are determined based on the nature of the legal engagement and applicable legal requirements

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10. Data Security

 We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures safeguard personal data, including:

  • Secure data storage systems

  • Access control and authentication protocols

  • Confidentiality obligations for staff and partners

  • Regular review of data protection practices

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11. Rights of Data Subjects

 Under the NDPA, data subjects have right to:

  • Request access to their personal data

  • Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of personal data (where applicable)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

     Requests may be submitted through the Firm's official communication channels.

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12. Cookies and Website Usage

 Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

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13. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  Panterra Legal may designate a Data Protection Officer responsible for ensuring compliance with the NDPA and handling data protection inquiries.

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14. Complaints

 If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) or any other relevant supervisory authority.

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15. Updates to this Policy

 This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements. The latest version will always be made available through our official platforms.

 

Panterra Legal

Committed to confidentiality, compliance, and data protection excellence 

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