Privacy policy

1. General Information

Effective Date: 7 february 2025

1. Introduction

Board Project ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and community.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity & Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title.

  • Professional Information: Experience, skills, and board-related interests.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data (collected through cookies).

  • Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and interactions with our platform.

We do not process sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and personalise our services.

  • To facilitate connections between board members and businesses.

  • To manage event participation and community engagement.

  • To send relevant updates, newsletters, and information (with opt-out options).

  • To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.

  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., to provide services you request).

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., to enhance our platform and services).

  • Legal compliance (e.g., data protection laws).

  • Consent (e.g., marketing communications, cookies).

5. Data Sharing & Transfers

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, payment processors, analytics providers).

  • Business partners and community members (when explicitly agreed).

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

Where data is transferred outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing).

  • Request data portability.

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@board-project.com

8. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at:

contact@board-project.com