Olusola Adekanola & Co ("the Firm," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who interact with our website and professional services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, and applicable international data protection standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
1. Who We Are
Olusola Adekanola & Co is a professional services firm registered in Nigeria (RC: [CAC: RC-XXXXXX]), with its registered office at 4, Aderoju Adewuyi Street, Off Alfred Olaiya Street, Opebi-Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. We provide audit, accounting, tax advisory, company secretariat, and related professional services. We are a member of OA Group Nigeria.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
Information you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, telephone number, organisation name, and message content
- Newsletter subscriptions: email address
- Client engagement: financial records, organisational data, and other information necessary to provide professional services
Information collected automatically
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries and provide the professional services you have requested
- To send professional communications, including our resources newsletter, where you have consented
- To improve our website and understand how visitors use our content
- To comply with our legal and professional obligations as an ICAN and ANAN affiliated practice
- To prevent fraud and protect the security of our systems
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter
- Contract: Where processing is necessary to perform professional services you have engaged us for
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, balanced against your rights
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with our professional and regulatory obligations
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Client engagement records: minimum 7 years in accordance with professional standards and Nigerian tax law requirements
- Contact enquiries: 12 months from the date of the enquiry unless an engagement is commenced
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Website analytics: aggregated and anonymised after 24 months
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering professional services, under strict data processing agreements
- Regulatory bodies where we are required to disclose information by law or professional obligation
- Other members of OA Group Nigeria where you have specifically requested cross-group services or referrals
7. Your Rights
Under the NDPR, NDPA, and applicable data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing
- Object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@olusola-adekanola.oagroupng.com
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site. Only placed with your consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Our website is served over HTTPS and access to client data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via our website. The effective date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised.
11. Contact
For privacy-related queries, data subject requests, or concerns about how we handle your information, please contact:
Olusola Adekanola & Co
4, Aderoju Adewuyi Street, Off Alfred Olaiya Street, Opebi-Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email: info@olusola-adekanola.oagroupng.com
Phone: +234 806 165 0349
This Privacy Policy is published in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. Olusola Adekanola & Co is a member of OA Group Nigeria. View the OA Group Privacy Policy.