Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 20 April 2024
Last Updated: 28 May 2026

Hastrup Solicitors (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of visitors, clients, and users of our website and digital services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID), and other relevant privacy frameworks.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy, except where your consent is specifically required and obtained through our cookie management tools.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, analyse website performance, and support security and functionality.

Cookies may be temporary (“session cookies”) or remain on your device for a longer period (“persistent cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, secure access, form submissions, and website stability.

Examples include:

  • Security authentication cookies
  • Session management cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples include:

  • Language preferences
  • Region selection
  • User interface customization

c. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized information regarding website traffic, performance, and usage patterns.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Website traffic monitoring tools
  • Performance optimisation tools

The information collected may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Duration of visits
  • Referral sources

Where required by applicable law, your consent will be obtained before such cookies are activated.

d. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website, including:

  • Embedded videos
  • Social media integrations
  • Live chat systems
  • External analytics providers

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies, over which HAstrup Solicitors has limited control.

3. Purpose of Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure website security and proper functionality;
  • Improve user experience and website performance;
  • Analyse visitor behaviour and usage trends;
  • Support cybersecurity monitoring and fraud prevention;
  • Maintain session integrity;
  • Remember user preferences;
  • Enhance accessibility and website administration.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Our use of cookies is based on one or more of the following lawful grounds under applicable data protection laws:

  • Your consent;
  • Compliance with legal obligations;
  • Legitimate interests relating to website security, functionality, and service improvement;
  • Performance of contractual obligations where applicable.

5. Managing Cookies

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow users to:

  • View stored cookies;
  • Delete cookies;
  • Block third-party cookies;
  • Disable all cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

Browser management options may be accessed through:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari
  • Opera

6. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies shall be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. International Data Transfers

Certain third-party service providers may process data outside Nigeria. Where international data transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards and lawful transfer mechanisms are implemented in accordance with the NDPA and other applicable legal requirements.

8. Retention of Cookie Data

Cookie data shall only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature and purpose of the cookie.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent;
  • Request access to personal data;
  • Request correction or deletion of personal data;
  • Object to certain processing activities;
  • Lodge complaints with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies, or our data processing practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Hastrup Solicitors
35B Road 3, Victory Park Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
info@hastrupsolicitors.com
0703-413-8261 | 0807-554-9970