Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Legalshelf, operated by SPLP Law, is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and incorporates GDPR-aligned principles for international users.
1. Data We Collect
- Account data: Name, email address, phone number, country
- Transaction data: Orders, payment references, wallet transactions
- Document form data: Information you enter to personalise documents
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral codes
- Communication data: Chat messages, contact form submissions
2. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our services
- To process payments and deliver documents
- To send transactional emails (order confirmations, OTPs)
- To manage your wallet and referral credits
- To comply with legal obligations under Nigerian law
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union or EEA, we process your data on the basis of: (a) contract performance, (b) your consent, (c) legitimate interests, and (d) legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with: payment processors (Paystack, PayPal), email service providers, and as required by Nigerian law enforcement authorities.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active and for 7 years after closure for legal compliance. Document form data is retained for 3 years.
6. Your Rights
Under the NDPR and GDPR, you have the right to: access your data, rectify inaccurate data, request deletion ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, and data portability. Contact us at privacy@splp-law.com to exercise these rights.
7. Cookies
We use essential cookies for session management and analytics cookies with your consent. See our Cookie Policy for details.
8. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, password hashing (bcrypt), and regular security audits.
9. Data Protection Officer
Contact our DPO at: dpo@splp-law.com | SPLP Law, Lagos, Nigeria