Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Lumos Global Studio("Lumos", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information across the mobile applications and this website that we publish and operate. We build legal-reference apps, a legal Q&A and consultation platform, and games. Because our apps differ in what they do, this policy covers rules that apply to all of our apps as well as sections specific to individual apps that collect additional information.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to the following apps published by Lumos Global Studio on the Google Play Store, and to any future apps we publish that link to this policy:

• Lawyers' Guide
• AskLegal
• Nigeria Criminal Code Act
• Nigeria Penal Code Act
• ACJA, 2015
• Nigerian Evidence Act 2011
• Nigerian Land Use Act
• CAMA 2020
• Electoral Act

It also applies to lumosglobalstudio.com and any contact or feedback forms hosted on it. Where an app collects information beyond what is described in the general sections below, that is called out specifically in Section 3.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information collected automatically

Our legal-reference apps (Nigeria Criminal Code Act, Nigeria Penal Code Act, ACJA, 2015, Nigerian Evidence Act 2011, Nigerian Land Use Act, CAMA 2020, Electoral Act) and Lawyers' Guide do not require you to create an account. When you use these apps, the following information may be collected automatically, mainly through Google's advertising and billing SDKs described in Section 5:

• Device information (device model, operating system version, language, and screen size)
• Advertising identifier (Google Advertising ID / AD_ID), used to serve and measure ads
• Approximate location derived from IP address, used for ad relevance and consent requirements (we do not request precise GPS location in these apps)
• App usage and diagnostic data (crashes, performance)
• IP address (processed transiently by our service providers)

2.2 Information you provide directly

Some features ask you to type or submit information yourself. This includes: content you bookmark or highlight (stored only on your device), messages you send us through a contact form, and - for AskLegal specifically - the account and profile details described in Section 3.3. We do not collect information you do not choose to provide.

2.3 Information we do not collect

None of our reference apps or Lawyers' Guide access your camera, microphone, contacts, precise location, or files on your device, and none require you to create an account or sign in with your name, email, or phone number. Purchases (such as "remove ads" unlocks) are handled entirely by Google Play Billing - we never see or store your payment card details.

3. App-Specific Data Practices

3.1 Legal reference apps

Nigeria Criminal Code Act, Nigeria Penal Code Act, ACJA, 2015, Nigerian Evidence Act 2011, Nigerian Land Use Act, CAMA 2020, Electoral Actstore your bookmarks, highlights, reading position, and app settings only in local storage on your device. This data is never transmitted to us and is deleted if you uninstall the app or clear the app's storage. These apps show banner and interstitial ads through Google AdMob and offer an optional one-time in-app purchase to remove ads.

3.2 Lawyers' Guide

In addition to the local bookmarks, notes, favorites, and reading history described above, Lawyers' Guide includes:

• A multiplayer quiz feature. To match you with other players and keep leaderboards and friend challenges, the app signs you in anonymously using Firebase Authentication (no email or password is collected) and stores your chosen nickname, anonymous player ID, quiz scores, and challenge messages in Firebase Realtime Database.
• Push notifications for reminders and challenge alerts, delivered via Firebase Cloud Messaging.
• A "Contact Us" form. If you use it, the name, email address, subject, and message you type are sent to our support mailbox so we can respond to you. We also offer a Telegram link as an alternative way to reach us.

The in-app Legal Assistant / search feature in Lawyers' Guide works entirely offline - your questions are matched against content stored in the app and are never sent to us or to any third party.

3.3 AskLegal

AskLegal connects users with lawyers for legal questions and paid consultations, so it necessarily collects more information than our reference apps. If you create an AskLegal account, we (or the lawyers and staff who need it to provide the service) may process:

• Account and profile data: name, email address, phone number, date of birth, profile picture, and password (stored as a secure hash) - or, if you choose social sign-in, the basic profile information shared by Google, Apple, or Facebook
• Consultation content: chat messages, and audio or video from consultation calls with lawyers, plus scheduling and pricing details
• Lawyer-specific data (for users registering as lawyers): bar registration number, professional bio, and client ratings/reviews
• Payment and wallet information: transaction history, wallet balance, and linked bank account details, processed through Paystack (we do not store your full card details)
• Documents and images you upload (e.g. profile pictures or case documents), stored via Cloudinary
• Community content: posts and comments you post in community/discussion features
• Device permissions: camera and microphone (for video/audio consultations), approximate/precise location (to help find lawyers near you), and notifications

Authorized Lumos Global Studio staff can access AskLegal account and consultation data through an internal admin dashboard, solely to provide customer support, resolve disputes between users and lawyers, and manage payments.

4. How We Use Information

• To operate the core features of each app
• To show and measure ads, and to remember your ad-free purchase
• To operate multiplayer, leaderboard, and notification features in Lawyers' Guide
• To match users with lawyers, process payments, and enable consultations in AskLegal
• To respond to messages you send us
• To maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and diagnose technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services. Each processes data under its own privacy policy, linked below:

• Google AdMob & Google Play Billing- ad serving, measurement, and in-app purchases (all reference apps and Lawyers' Guide) - Google Privacy Policy
• Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) - consent management for ads in the EEA/UK where applicable
• Firebase(Authentication, Realtime Database, Cloud Messaging) - Lawyers' Guide multiplayer and notifications; AskLegal notifications - Firebase Privacy Policy
• Web3Forms- relays the Lawyers' Guide Contact Us form to our email
• Formspree - powers the contact form on lumosglobalstudio.com
• Paystack - payment processing in AskLegal - Paystack Privacy Policy
• Cloudinary - file and image storage in AskLegal
• Agora - real-time audio/video for AskLegal consultations
• Google, Apple, and Facebook Sign-In - optional social login for AskLegal

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We share information only:

• With the service providers listed in Section 5, solely to provide the functionality described above
• In AskLegal, between a user and the specific lawyer they are consulting, as necessary to provide the consultation
• If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Lumos Global Studio, our users, or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users where required by law

7. Data Retention

Locally stored data (bookmarks, notes, settings) remains on your device until you delete the app or clear its storage. Lawyers' Guide multiplayer data and AskLegal account data are retained for as long as your account is active, and for a limited period afterward to comply with legal, tax, or dispute-resolution obligations, after which it is deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures - including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls on our admin systems - to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights & Choices

• Ad personalization:you can opt out of personalized ads and reset or delete your Advertising ID in your device's system settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads, on Android)
• Access, correction, or deletion: you can request a copy of, correction to, or deletion of your personal information by emailing us at lumosglobalstudio@gmail.com. AskLegal users can also delete their account from within the app.
• Purchases: managed entirely through your Google Play account
• If you are in the EEA, UK, or a jurisdiction with similar laws (e.g. GDPR), you may also have rights to data portability and to object to or restrict certain processing. If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA to know, delete, or opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information - we do not sell personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our apps are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your country). Our reference apps and Lawyers' Guide do not knowingly collect personal information from children. AskLegal is intended for adults seeking legal services and is not directed at children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at lumosglobalstudio@gmail.com and we will delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

We and our service providers (see Section 5) operate globally. Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, including Nigeria and the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. Where required, we rely on our providers' standard contractual safeguards for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our apps or for legal reasons. We will update the "Effective date" above when we do. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice where appropriate (such as an in-app notice).

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

• Email: lumosglobalstudio@gmail.com
• Telegram: https://t.me/lumosglobalstudio
• Website: lumosglobalstudio.com/contact