Last updated: 13.07.2025

Boardroom Decoder (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Boardroom Decoder is a digital media platform offering curated business insights powered by artificial intelligence and human expertise.

Contact Information:
Hendrik Just
Email: contact@boardroomdecoder.com
Location: Germany (EU)

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Contact data: Name, email address (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, interaction data
  • Technical data: Browser, device, IP address (anonymized)
  • Cookies & analytics identifiers

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide, improve and personalize content
  • Send newsletters (with consent)
  • Measure performance through analytics
  • Show relevant advertising (with consent)
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, our processing is based on:

  • Consent: For newsletter sign-ups, marketing, and cookies
  • Legitimate interest: Improving content quality and site performance
  • Contract: Fulfilling services you request (e.g. article downloads)

You can withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., via unsubscribe link).

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core functionality (e.g., session handling)
  • Measure website traffic (Google Analytics 4 – IP anonymized)
  • Personalize ads (Google AdSense – only with consent)

You can control cookies using our Cookie Consent Banner (powered by [insert plugin, e.g., Complianz]).

Google Analytics 4:
We use GA4 with IP anonymization enabled and no personally identifiable data transferred. Data is stored by Google on servers within the EU or US, subject to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email and send regular updates. We use a secure third-party service (e.g., Brevo) and store minimal data required for delivery.

You can unsubscribe at any time via the footer link in each email.

7. Advertising & Monetization

We use Google AdSense to display contextually relevant ads. Ads are shown only with user consent via the cookie banner.

Google may collect information under its own privacy policies, available at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

We do not sell personal data.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted partners for:

  • Hosting and CMS (e.g., All-Inkl, WordPress)
  • Newsletter delivery
  • Analytics (GA4)
  • Payment processing (if applicable)

All partners comply with GDPR and, where relevant, CCPA. Data is never shared for resale.

9. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the EU (e.g., to US services), we ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Provider-specific safeguards (e.g., EU data centers)

10. Your Rights (under GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify incorrect data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Port your data to another provider

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [insert email]

11. California Residents (CCPA Notice)

If you are a resident of California, you may request:

  • Access to personal data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of data sale (we do not sell data)

Please contact us via email for CCPA requests.

12. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by law.

13. How to Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, email: [insert email]

🔒 Summary

We take your privacy seriously. Our goal is to deliver valuable content while respecting your rights and protecting your information.