Last updated: November 2025
1. Who We Are
Boardly Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our registered address is 1st Floor, Gallery Court, 28 Arcadia Avenue, London, United Kingdom, N3 2FG. You can contact us at help@joinboardly.com for any privacy-related inquiries.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
- Identification data (name, email, role)
- Professional data (board experience, preferences)
- Communications (messages between users)
- Usage data (logins, interactions, preferences)
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- To provide our services: Contract (Article 6(1)(b))
- For platform-related communications: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))
- For marketing communications: Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
- For analytics and improvement: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f))
4. Emails and Communication
Users receive necessary service-related emails as part of using the platform. Marketing emails are sent only if you have given your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via your notification settings or by contacting help@joinboardly.com.
5. Cookies
Boardly uses cookies to support platform functionality and understand user behavior. We only use essential and performance cookies at this stage. A cookie banner will be displayed to collect consent where required. A full Cookie Policy will be introduced when advanced cookies are used.
6. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on adequacy decisions, the
International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
approved by the ICO.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal or regulatory obligations. Candidate profiles are retained for 24 months from the last activity unless deleted earlier upon request.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or erasure
- Object to processing (especially for marketing)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF ico.org.uk
9. Children’s Data
Boardly is not intended for use by individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
Boardly is not intended for use by individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled,
you can contact: help@joinboardly.com
Boardly Limited
1st Floor, Gallery Court, 28 Arcadia Avenue, London, N3 2FG