Effective Date: April 24, 2026 | Last Updated: April 24, 2026

Privacy Policy

GOVERNANCE Ltd.

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GOVERNANCE Ltd., we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the responsible handling of your personal information. This Privacy Policy demonstrates our commitment to transparency and your fundamental rights regarding personal data, regardless of where you live or conduct business.

Universal Rights

We extend the strongest privacy protections available under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) to all individuals worldwide, regardless of their residence or place of business.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title
• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, feedback, and correspondence
• Professional Information: Industry, role, business needs, consultation requests
• Form Data: Information submitted through our contact forms, consultation requests, and other interactive features

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website or use our services, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, navigation patterns, referral sources
• Analytics Data: Website performance metrics, user interactions, feature usage
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• Providing AI governance consulting services
• Responding to inquiries and consultation requests
• Managing client relationships and communications
• Delivering educational content and resources
• Maintaining and improving website performance
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations

3. Your Privacy Rights

Universal Application

The following rights apply to all individuals worldwide, regardless of location:

• Right to Know and Access: Request information about personal data we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to Correct/Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Delete/Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing and opt out of direct marketing
• Right to Non-Discrimination: No adverse treatment for exercising privacy rights

4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, contact us:

Privacy Officer
GOVERNANCE Ltd.
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Email: tim@governance.ltd
Response Time: Within 45 days of receipt

5. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information, including technical, physical, and administrative safeguards. We use encryption, secure servers, access controls, and employee training to ensure your data remains secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, complying with legal obligations, and resolving disputes. Specific retention periods include:

• Client Data: Duration of engagement plus period required by applicable law and business needs
• Inquiry Data: 3 years from last contact
• Website Analytics: 26 months
• Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn or 3 years of inactivity

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential website functionality and Google Analytics for website performance analysis. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We respect your choices regarding tracking technologies.

8. Data Sharing

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

We may share your information only in limited circumstances: with service providers under strict confidentiality agreements, when required by law, in connection with business transfers (with continued privacy protection), or with your explicit consent.

• Customer data is not shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
• Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.

9. International Transfers

When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or explicit consent where required.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly and notify parents/guardians where required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be prominently notified, and we will obtain consent where required. Minor updates will be posted with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

Privacy Officer
GOVERNANCE Ltd.
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Email: tim@governance.ltd

For general inquiries: hello@governance.ltd or 833-7-GOVERN.

Messaging Terms and Conditions

1. The messaging programme consists of service, appointment, consultation, account, and business communications from GOVERNANCE Ltd.
2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the phone number from which you received messages. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging programme, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at hello@governance.ltd or 833-7-GOVERN.
4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
5. Message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency will vary based on communication needs. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider.
6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy contained in the rest of this document.

Acknowledgment: By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. This policy is effective immediately upon posting and applies to all personal information collected before and after the effective date.