Who We Are

LegalBridge is an AI-powered Nigerian legal assistant operated by DST Global Innovative Nigeria Ltd, a company duly incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

LegalBridge provides legal information, document assistance, and lawyer connection services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation or professional legal advice.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information — Full name, email address, and password (encrypted) provided during registration
• Profile Information — User type (Lawyer, Individual, Student, etc.), state, specialization, years of experience, and any bio you provide
• Chat & Case Data — Messages you send to LegalBridge AI, case titles, and conversation history
• Device & Usage Data — Browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage patterns
• Document Uploads — Images or files you upload for document scanning
• Payment Information — Handled securely by Paystack; we do not store card details

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalise LegalBridge AI responses based on your profile
• Save and retrieve your case history across sessions
• Match you with appropriate verified lawyers on the marketplace
• Process subscription payments and manage your account
• Improve LegalBridge's accuracy and performance
• Send important service updates and legal notices
• Comply with applicable Nigerian laws and regulations

How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted cloud database provider with enterprise-grade security including:

• End-to-end encryption for data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption at rest for all stored data
• Row-level security policies — you can only access your own data
• Automatic backups

Your data is stored on servers within secure data centres. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• AI Providers — Anthropic (Claude) and Google (Gemini) process your messages to generate AI responses
• Payment Processing — Paystack processes payments securely under their own privacy policy
• Lawyers — Only the information you choose to share when contacting a lawyer through our marketplace
• Legal Requirements — If required by Nigerian law, court order, or lawful authority

Your Rights Under Nigerian Law

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification — Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Right to Data Portability — Export your chat history and data
• Right to Object — Object to certain processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time by closing your account

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@legalbridge.ng. We will respond within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information will be permanently deleted within 30 days
• Your chat history and case data will be permanently deleted
• Anonymised usage statistics may be retained for platform improvement
• Financial records may be retained for up to 7 years as required by Nigerian tax law

Cookies & Tracking

LegalBridge uses minimal cookies and local storage for:

• Keeping you logged in between sessions (authentication token)
• Remembering your preferences (colour mode, settings)
• Basic analytics to improve the platform

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking scripts.

Children's Privacy

LegalBridge is not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, contact us immediately at legal@legalbridge.ng.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by displaying a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of LegalBridge after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.