Cookie policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how AI Leaders Board Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company registered in England and Wales, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference centre.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• First-party cookies – set by us directly.
• Third-party cookies – set by external services we use on our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

4. Cookies We Use

The table below sets out the specific cookies used on our website:

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie data on the following legal bases under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR):

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interests in providing a functioning website and fulfilling our contractual obligations to you.
• Analytics, Functional, and Marketing Cookies: Your consent, which you provide via our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use a number of third-party services on our website which may set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics – for website analytics and performance measurement. Google’s privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy
• LinkedIn – for professional network integration and advertising. LinkedIn’s privacy policy is available at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Facebook / Meta – for advertising and social media integration. Meta’s privacy policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend that you review the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or certain cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. The links below provide instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and you may not be able to access all features of our services.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You may also use the following tools to opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Facebook Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
• LinkedIn Marketing Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers are based outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or adequacy decisions, to protect your information to the same standard as required within the UK.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained for the durations set out in the table in Section 4. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified or until you delete them manually. You can view and delete cookies stored on your device via your browser settings.

10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to personal data processed through cookies:

• Right to access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Right to erasure – to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing – to request we restrict the processing of your data.
• Right to data portability – to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object – to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent – to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details set out in Section 12.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

AI Leaders Board Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Email: enquiries@theailb.club
Website: www.theailb.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

• Website: https://ico.org.uk
• Helpline: 0303 123 1113

This Cookie Policy was prepared in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).