Privacy Policy

1. Overview

BoardAndBrief ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding that data when you use this website or engage my services.

By using this website or submitting an inquiry, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or engage my services.

2. Data I Collect

I collect the following categories of personal data:

• Contact information: Name, email address, and any messaging platform handle you provide when submitting an inquiry.
• Project information: Project briefs, requirements, and any documents or files you share during an engagement.
• Communication records: Emails, messages, and call notes related to your project.
• Payment information: Transaction records (processed by third-party providers — I do not store card details).
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected via analytics tools, if enabled).

3. How I Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiry and provide a project quote.
• To complete the agreed scope of work and deliver files.
• To process payments and maintain financial records.
• To communicate project updates, revisions, and delivery.
• To improve this website and services (aggregated analytics only).
• To comply with legal obligations.

I do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or sale to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Data is shared with third parties only where necessary:

• Payment processors (e.g. PayPal, Wise, RazorPay): To process transactions. Their own privacy policies apply.
• Cloud storage providers: Project files may be stored on encrypted cloud services (e.g. Google Drive). Access is restricted to me only.
• Legal authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights.

5. Data Retention

Project files and communications are retained for up to 2 years after project completion, for reference and revision purposes. Financial records are retained for 6-8 years as required by applicable tax law.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7). Note that financial records required by law cannot be deleted before the statutory retention period.

6. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect aggregated, anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, and device type.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. This will not affect your ability to use the site or engage my services.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Restriction: Request that I restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@boardandbrief.com with the subject line "Privacy Request" and a description of your request. I will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, I do not guarantee that any data stored, transmitted, or processed through digital systems will remain completely secure.

No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and I am not responsible for security incidents, unauthorised access, data loss, or disclosure resulting from circumstances beyond my reasonable control, including third party platforms, hosting providers, communication services, or internet related risks.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. LinkedIn, GitHub, PayPal). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. Children's Privacy

My services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If I become aware that personal data has been submitted by a child, I may take appropriate steps to address the situation in accordance with applicable law.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this website or my services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact me at:

• Email: contact@boardandbrief.com
• Response time: Within 30 days for formal privacy requests; within 24 hours for general questions.