effectiveboardmember.com

Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction
    This Privacy Policy explains how Effective Board Member (EBM), a programme delivered by The Governance Forum Ltd, collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
    We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, delegates, and partners in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  2. Who We Are
    Data Controller: The Governance Forum Ltd
    Trading As: Effective Board Member (EBM)
    Registered Office: 
    Email: admin@effectiveboardmember.com

    The Governance Forum Ltd is responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing your personal data.

  3. What Information We Collect
    We may collect and process the following types of information:

    Personal Information:

  • Name, job title, and organisation
  • Contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Registration details for EBM programmes or events
  • Professional information (e.g., board experience or governance interests)

     

    Technical Information:
  • IP address, browser type, and access times (automatically collected for security and performance)
  1. How We Collect Information

    We collect your information when you:

  • Complete registration forms or surveys via our SurveyMonkey links
  • Contact us via email or website forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletters or marketing updates
  • Engage with our social media or communications
  1. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information to:
  • Process registrations for EBM programmes and events
  • Communicate updates, confirmations, and relevant materials
  • Send marketing or informational emails (only where you have consented)
  • Manage delegate relationships and support ongoing engagement
  • Improve our services and website functionality

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties.

  1. Marketing Communications
    If you have opted in to receive marketing communications, we may send updates about:
  • Upcoming Effective Board Member cohorts and workshops
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Governance insights and resources

    You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

  1. Data Retention
    We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
  • Fulfilling programme or event requirements
  • Meeting legal or reporting obligations
  • Supporting quality assurance and accreditation purposes

    Information is securely deleted or anonymised once it is no longer required.
  1. Data Sharing
    We may share limited data with:
  • Accreditation partners (e.g., AIM Qualifications or the Association of Corporate Governance Practitioners)
  • Event or training facilitators who support programme delivery

    All partners are required to maintain strict data protection standards and confidentiality.
  1. Your Rights
    You have the right to:
  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
  1. Data Security
    We take appropriate organisational and technical measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  2. Updates to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website.

  3. Contact Us
    If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
    📧 admin@effectiveboardmember.com