Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 5, 2026.
The International Framework for Business Development (IFBD) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly. This policy explains the types of information we may collect through ifbd.org, why we use it and the choices available to you.
Information we may collect
We may collect information that you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, company information and messages sent to IFBD. When the IFBD Business Development Assessment is available, we may also collect assessment responses and related business information that you voluntarily submit.
How we use information
- to provide and improve the IFBD website, assessment and related services;
- to respond to enquiries and pilot applications;
- to generate assessment results, recommendations and reports when those services are used;
- to understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance;
- to maintain security, prevent misuse and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Analytics and cookies
IFBD may use cookies and analytics technologies to understand website usage and improve the user experience. The site currently uses Google Site Kit, which can connect Google analytics and search services. The information collected by those services is governed by the applicable provider terms and privacy policies.
Assessment information
Assessment responses may contain commercially sensitive information. IFBD intends to use assessment data to provide results and improve the methodology. We will not publish a company’s identifiable assessment responses without permission. Aggregated or de-identified information may be used for benchmarking, research and framework development where appropriate.
Data retention and security
We aim to retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to legal, security and operational requirements. We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information, but no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your choices
You may contact IFBD to ask about personal information you have provided, request correction or deletion where applicable, or raise a privacy question. Additional rights may apply depending on your location.
Third-party services
The website may link to or use third-party services. IFBD is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or service providers, and you should review their policies where relevant.
Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, please use the IFBD contact form.
This policy is intended to describe current IFBD website practices and may be updated as the Assessment and other services develop.