Privacy Policy

 Last Updated: [9/10/2025]

1. Introduction

The Institute of Medical and Health Law (IMHL), Nigeria respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your data when you visit our website, communicate with us, apply for membership, participate in our programmes or access our legal and educational services.

By using our website or engaging with IMHL, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to help us serve you better, communicate effectively, and deliver our services. The types of data we collect include:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name, email address, phone number and contact details
  • Professional information (e.g., occupation, institution or field of practice)
  • Application details for membership, events or programmes
  • Any messages or inquiries submitted through our contact form or email

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Basic analytics data through cookies or similar technologies

We use this information to understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us to:

  • Process membership applications and renewals
  • Communicate with you about events, updates and opportunities
  • Provide educational and legal aid services
  • Improve our website, programmes and communications
  • Maintain records for legal and administrative purposes
  • Respond to your inquiries and feedback

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (For Compliance)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe, apply, or contact us)
  • Performance of a contract (e.g., membership agreements)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, maintaining records)

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who help us operate our website or manage communications (under confidentiality agreements)
  • With partners or event organizers when necessary for participation in IMHL programmes
  • When required by law, regulation or court order
  • To protect IMHL’s rights, property, or safety and that of our members or the public

6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously. IMHL uses reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from loss, unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

While no system is completely secure, we continually review and update our practices to ensure your data remains protected.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law or professional standards.

8. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or update of your information
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing)
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@imhl.ng.

9. Cookies and Online Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic and improve performance.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain features of the website.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. Please note that IMHL is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.

11. Updates to This Policy

IMHL may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations, laws or technology. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Institute of Medical and Health Law (IMHL), Nigeria
📞 +234 (0) 806-887-5363
info@imhl.ng
🌍 www.imhl.ng