Trust centre
See the rules behind the work.
Our public commitments make it easier to distinguish an official source, BC Aligned interpretation, a self-assessment and a private certificate.
At a glance
What you can rely on.
Named operator. BC Aligned is responsible for this website and its public content.
Source traceability. Standards and research point to issuing bodies and show limitations.
Certificate clarity. A BC Aligned certificate is private and has a separate verification record.
Privacy
Privacy policies.
Privacy notice
How BC Aligned handles information you choose to give us and the data needed to operate the service.
Read policy PrivacyCookie and storage notice
Essential session and preference storage, with optional analytics disabled by default.
Read policy PrivacyData retention policy
Keep operational records only for a justified purpose.
Read policyLegal
Legal policies.
Website terms
Rules for using public guidance and private workspace features.
Read policy LegalAccessibility statement
Our approach to keyboard, screen reader, contrast and responsive access.
Read policy LegalStandards and intellectual property notice
Respect for standards text, designations and publisher marks.
Read policy LegalService terms
How a tailored service is scoped separately from free guidance.
Read policy LegalAcceptable use policy
Keep accounts and platform functions lawful and dependable.
Read policy LegalCopyright notice
Ownership and permitted reuse of BC Aligned material.
Read policy LegalContent licensing
Understand which material can be shared and what remains licensed elsewhere.
Read policyEditorial
Editorial policies.
Editorial policy
How facts, analysis and sponsored relationships are kept clear.
Read policy EditorialCorrections policy
A clear route to challenge and improve a published claim.
Read policy EditorialSources and evidence policy
A traceable path from source publication to BC Aligned interpretation.
Read policyResearch
Research policies.
Certification
Certification policies.
Private certification terms
The nature, scope and limits of a BC Aligned private certificate.
Read policy CertificationCertification methodology
The assessment sequence and the evidence required for a private decision.
Read policy CertificationCertificate use rules
How holders may refer to a private BC Aligned certificate.
Read policy CertificationCertificate verification policy
How the public registry reports status and scope.
Read policy CertificationComplaints procedure
How to raise a concern about conduct, content or a private assessment.
Read policy CertificationAppeals procedure
A route to review a private certification decision.
Read policyGovernance
Governance policies.
Conflict-of-interest policy
Identify interests that could distort advice, research or assessment.
Read policy GovernanceProfessional code
Expected conduct from people acting for BC Aligned.
Read policy GovernanceFunding transparency
Separate funding from findings and certification decisions.
Read policy GovernancePartnership transparency
Explain connected initiatives without blurring responsibilities.
Read policyLearning
Learning policies.
Operator and contact
A clear route to us.
BC Aligned operates this website. Contact hello@bcaligned.co.uk or write to Scale Space, 58 Wood Lane, White City, London W12 7RZ, United Kingdom. This location is a correspondence point; no registered-office or company-number claim is published without verification.