Cookie Policy and Disclaimer

Effective Date: 19th March, 2026
Last Updated: 19th March, 2026.

This Cookie Policy explains how Guidance Law Firm (hereinafter may be referred as “we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Firm” where the context so admits) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
https://guidancelawyers.com/

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies do not usually identify you personally. However, they may collect information about your device, browser, and browsing behaviour.

2. Why We Used to have Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website works properly
  • Improve website performance and security
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Enhance user experience
  • Remember your preferences
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use cookies to sell your personal data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, certain services may not be available.

They help with:

  • Page navigation
  • Secure access to certain areas
  • Form submissions
  • Website security

These cookies do not require your consent.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

They may collect:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Browser type and device type

We may use trusted analytics providers to help us analyse this data. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences such as:

  • Language selection
  • Location settings
  • Saved form inputs

They improve your browsing experience but are not essential.

D. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Embedded content (e.g., videos or maps)
  • Analytics tools
  • Website security services

These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies directly.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Nigerian data protection law and international standards, we rely on:

  • Legitimate interestfor essential cookies necessary for website operation.
  • Consentfor non-essential cookies such as analytics or marketing cookies (where applicable).

Where required, you will be given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to control or disable cookies.

You can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies
  • Delete existing cookies from your device
  • Accept or reject cookies through our website cookie banner (if enabled)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

To manage cookies in common browsers, visit:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

6. Data Retention

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:

  • Session cookies:Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies:Remain for a defined period or until deleted

We retain cookie-related data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy.

7. International Users

As a law firm serving both local and international clients, some of our technology providers may process data outside Nigeria. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or data protection practices, please go to our contact page of the website, https://guidancelawyers.com/contact/, to contact us.