Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 October 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
Plain English Note: Think of cookies like a bookmark that remembers where you left off in a book. They help our website remember things like whether you’ve accepted our cookie banner, so we don’t keep asking you the same question.
Who we are
Governance360 provides B2B SaaS governance platforms and director learning academy modules to UK organisations. This Cookie Policy applies to:
- www.governance360.com
- www.directoracademy.co.uk
- www.governance360.app
- All related subdomains
For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What cookies do we use?
We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by other companies whose services we use).
Plain English Note: First-party cookies are like notes we write ourselves about your preferences. Third-party cookies are like when we ask another company (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how people use our website.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and maintaining your cookie preferences.
We don’t need your consent for these cookies – they’re required for the website to work.
Plain English Note: These are like the essential utilities in a building – the lights, doors, and security system. Without them, the website simply won’t work properly. That’s why we can use them without asking permission first.
Examples include:
- Keeping you logged into your Governance360 platform account
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud
- Managing your learning academy progress
Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long people spend on pages, and any error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.
We need your consent to use these cookies.
Plain English Note: These are like having a visitor counter in a shop. They tell us which areas are popular and where people get stuck, so we can make improvements. They don’t tell us who you are personally – just patterns about how the website is used.
We use services such as:
- Google Analytics – to understand website traffic and user behaviour
- HubSpot Analytics – to analyse how people interact with our content and services
Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may remember choices you make (such as your username or language preference) to provide a more personalised experience.
We need your consent to use these cookies.
Plain English Note: These cookies make your experience smoother – like a coffee shop remembering you prefer oat milk. They’re not essential, but they make using our site more convenient.
Marketing cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to help us show you relevant content and advertisements, and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
We need your consent to use these cookies.
Plain English Note: These cookies help us show you information about our services that might interest you, rather than random adverts. They also help us understand whether our marketing is working, so we can focus on what’s useful and stop wasting time (and your attention) on what isn’t.
Examples include:
- HubSpot tracking cookies – to understand which marketing activities lead to customer engagement
- LinkedIn advertising cookies – to show relevant content to B2B audiences
- Google advertising cookies – to display relevant advertisements
- Meta (Facebook) cookies – for business marketing communications
Your choices and control
Managing cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences by clicking “Settings”
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Privacy & Cookie Policy” link at the bottom of any page, which will reopen the consent options.
Plain English Note: You’re in control. Just like you can choose to refuse a receipt in a shop, you can refuse non-essential cookies on our website. The website will still work – you just won’t get the personalised features or help us improve the site.
Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Browse in “private” or “incognito” mode
Please note: If you block essential cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly. You may not be able to access your Governance360 account or Director Learning Academy modules.
Plain English Note: Think of browser settings as master controls for all websites, not just ours. Be careful with these settings – if you block all cookies everywhere, many websites won’t work properly, including online banking and shopping sites.
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:
Or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for general guidance.
How long do cookies last?
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period (from days to years, depending on their purpose)
Plain English Note: Session cookies are like temporary passes that expire at the end of the day. Persistent cookies are like membership cards that last longer. We use both types depending on what’s needed – for example, remembering you’re logged in needs a cookie that lasts longer than your current browsing session.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
Plain English Note: Laws change, technology evolves, and our business grows. When we update this policy, we’ll change the date at the top so you can see when it was last reviewed. For major changes that affect your rights, we’ll let you know more prominently.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: data-protection@governance360.com
Address: Board Secure Ltd t/a Governance360, C/o Alacrity Foundation, Moderator Wharf, Newport, NP20 1HG
For general enquiries about our Services, please see our Contact Us page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Plain English Note: If anything in this policy is unclear or you have concerns about how we use cookies, please get in touch. We’re a UK business working with UK organisations, and we take data privacy seriously. You can also complain directly to the ICO (the UK’s data protection regulator) if you’re not satisfied with our response.
Related policies
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside:
Note: By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You can control which cookies we use through the cookie banner and your browser settings.
This policy is compliant with UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018, and reflects best practices for B2B SaaS providers operating in the United Kingdom.