Privacy Policy – Board North
Last updated: 4 November 2025
Board North (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK and EU data protection laws, including GDPR.
Who We Are
Board North is a consultancy specialising in AI, CFO insight, and digital transformation.
Our website address is: https://boardnorth.com.
Our office is based at: Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:
- Information you provide directly (e.g. name, email, phone number, company details via forms or demo requests).
- Technical information (e.g. IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies for analytics and security).
- Usage information (e.g. how you interact with our site and services).
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymised string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible publicly.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality.
- Analyse site usage and performance.
- Remember your preferences.
Examples include:
- Login/session cookies.
- Comment cookies (to save your details for future comments).
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar).
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection.
- We may use third-party providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, CRM systems) to deliver services. These providers are contractually bound to safeguard your data.
We never sell your data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely for recognition and moderation.
- Registered user accounts: we store the information in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except usernames).
- Client/project data: retained only as long as necessary for legal, contractual, or business purposes.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or erasure of your data.
- Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@boardnorth.com.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection. Data may also be processed by trusted service providers located in the UK, EU, or other jurisdictions with appropriate safeguards.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 privacy@boardnorth.com
📍 Innovation Centre, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4FS, United Kingdom
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.