Effective Date: [1st July, 2026]
1. Introduction
Trilax Law (“the Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information entrusted to us by our clients, prospective clients, business partners, employees, and visitors to our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information in the course of providing our legal services and operating our business.
By engaging our services, communicating with us, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
Trilax Law is a Nigerian law firm providing legal services in the areas of:
- Notary Public Services
- Employment Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Industrial Relations
- International Humanitarian Law
- Tax Law
- Banking and Insurance Law
- Property Law
3. Personal Information We Collect
Depending on the nature of your relationship with us, we may collect:
Personal Identification Information
- Full name
- Residential or business address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Date of birth (where required)
- Nationality
- Government-issued identification
- Passport photographs (where applicable)
Corporate Information
For business clients, we may collect:
- Company name
- Registration details
- Directors’ information
- Shareholding information
- Corporate documents
- Tax identification numbers
Financial Information
Where relevant:
- Bank account details
- Payment records
- Billing information
- Transaction information
Legal Matter Information
Information relating to:
- Employment matters
- Litigation
- Contracts
- Property transactions
- Regulatory compliance
- Tax matters
- Banking matters
- Notarial acts
- Supporting documents and evidence
Technical Information
When you use our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
- Cookies and similar technologies
4. How We Collect Information
We collect information:
- Directly from you
- Through consultation meetings
- Through emails and telephone conversations
- Through online forms
- During legal representation
- From public records
- From government agencies where legally permitted
- From courts and regulatory authorities
- From third parties acting on your instructions
- Through our website
5. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and process personal information to:
- Provide legal advice
- Deliver legal representation
- Perform notarial services
- Conduct due diligence
- Verify identity
- Prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prepare legal documents
- Manage client relationships
- Process payments
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our services
- Maintain professional records
- Protect our legal rights
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under Nigerian law, we process personal information because:
- You have provided your consent.
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
- Processing is required by law.
- Processing is necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
7. Confidentiality
Confidentiality is fundamental to the legal profession.
All information received from clients is treated as confidential except where disclosure is:
- Authorized by the client;
- Required by law;
- Ordered by a court;
- Required by regulatory authorities;
- Necessary to protect the Firm’s legal rights; or
- Otherwise permitted under applicable professional rules.
8. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only where necessary with:
- Courts
- Government agencies
- Regulatory authorities
- Opposing counsel where required
- Experts and consultants
- Banks and financial institutions
- Insurance providers
- Professional advisers
- Technology service providers
- Law enforcement agencies where legally required
All disclosures are made only where appropriate and lawful.
9. International Transfers
Where it becomes necessary to transfer personal information outside Nigeria, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information receives an adequate level of protection consistent with applicable data protection laws.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental disclosure
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Destruction
These measures may include:
- Password protection
- Secure document storage
- Access controls
- Encryption where appropriate
- Staff confidentiality obligations
- Secure disposal of records
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as:
- It is required to provide legal services;
- It is necessary to comply with legal obligations;
- It is required for professional record-keeping;
- It is necessary to resolve disputes; or
- It is required to enforce our agreements.
After the applicable retention period, information will be securely destroyed or anonymized where appropriate.
12. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion where legally permissible;
- Request restriction of processing;
- Object to certain processing activities;
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- Request a copy of your personal information where applicable; and
- Lodge a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority.
Certain rights may be limited where legal professional privilege, confidentiality obligations, or other legal requirements apply.
13. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance;
- Remember user preferences;
- Analyze website usage; and
- Enhance user experience.
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website functionality may be affected.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors except where necessary for legal representation or where authorized by a parent, guardian, or applicable law.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business operations.
The updated version will become effective upon publication, unless otherwise stated.
17. Contact Us
Questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
TriLex Law Firm
Address: UNITY HOUSE: Plot 19, Nsefik Eyo Layout, Calabar, CRS-Nigeria
Email: info@trilex.ng
Telephone: +234 08152168167 WHATSAPP: 08138705073
Website: www.trilex.ng
Data Protection Contact: Manager
18. Consent
By engaging the services of Trilax Law, communicating with us, submitting information to us, or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your personal information will be collected, used, stored, and disclosed in accordance with applicable law.