Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2025

1. Who We Are

This website ("Site") is operated by Governance Goat, registered in the United Kingdom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, you can contact us at: Email: privacy@governancegoat.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifier
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clickstream data
Marketing Preferences: Your choices regarding receiving communications

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

Direct interactions (e.g. forms you fill out)
Automated technologies (e.g. cookies, server logs)
Third-party services (e.g. analytics providers, advertising networks)

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose

Legal Basis

To provide and maintain the Site

Performance of a contract

To improve user experience

Legitimate interests

To send marketing communications

Consent (you can withdraw anytime)

To comply with legal obligations

Legal obligation

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law
Business partners, only with your consent

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@governancegoat.com

9. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

For more details, see our Security Policy

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.