Board Assured respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
What information we collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Your name
Email address
Organisation name
Role or governance context
Any information you choose to share when:
completing the Governance Health Check
submitting a contact or booking form
providing feedback or enquiries
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you explicitly choose to provide it.
How we collect information
We collect information when you:
Use the Governance Health Check
Submit a form on our website
Contact us directly by email
Book a discussion or provide feedback
We may also collect limited technical information (such as browser type or device) to help us understand how the website is used and improve performance. This information is not used to identify you personally.
How we use your information
We use personal information only for purposes related to our services, including to:
Deliver and administer the Governance Health Check
Respond to enquiries or booking requests
Improve our services and website content
Communicate with you where you have requested or consented to contact
We do not use personal information for unrelated marketing or sell data to third parties.
Confidentiality and independence
Board Assured operates independently of management, auditors, and advisors.
Information provided through the Governance Health Check or related discussions is treated as confidential and used solely to support governance understanding and decision-making.
Disclosure of personal information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties except:
Where required or authorised by law
Where necessary to deliver services you have requested (for example, secure booking or form services), and only to the extent required
We take reasonable steps to ensure any third-party service providers handle information securely and appropriately.
Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
Information is stored using reputable digital platforms with appropriate security safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Access and correction
You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you by contacting us.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Cookies and analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website usage and improve functionality. These tools do not identify you personally.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be published on this website.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us via the Contact page on this website.
Board Assured exists to support boards in strengthening governance accountability. It does not replace professional advice, statutory responsibility, or external assurance.
