Privacy Policy
Nigerian Lawyers in Scotland (NLIS) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website, attend our events, become a member, volunteer, donate or engage with our activities.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address or location
- Professional or educational background
- Membership information
- Event registration details
- Donation information
- Volunteer applications
- Communications and enquiries submitted through our website
We may also collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser type and website usage data through cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Manage membership and community engagement
- Organise and manage events
- Communicate updates, newsletters and opportunities
- Process donations and registrations
- Respond to enquiries
- Manage volunteering opportunities
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Donations and Payments
Donations and payments may be processed through trusted third-party payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal or banking platforms. We do not store full payment card information on our systems.
Events and Check-In Systems
Where we operate event registration or digital check-in systems, attendee information may be used for event administration, attendance tracking, safeguarding, communication and reporting purposes.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, events, communications or payment systems. These providers are required to handle your information securely and lawfully.
We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect the rights, safety or integrity of NLIS or others.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Data Retention
We only keep personal information for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, regulatory and operational requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and understand website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Nigerian Lawyers in Scotland (NLIS)
Registered Scottish Charity (SCIO No. SC054678)
Email: info@nlis.scot
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.