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GDPR & Security Compliance

Quick Answer: The Hoxton Mix is fully compliant with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and DUAA 2025. All data is hosted in London (AWS), encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit, and certified under Cyber Essentials Plus.



Official Policies




Compliance Status


Status: Fully Compliant


Hosting & Encryption


  • Data location: London, UK (AWS Region: eu-west-2)
  • Encryption in transit: TLS 1.2+
  • Encryption at rest: AES-256
  • Certification: Cyber Essentials Plus (audited annually)


Security Measures


  • Physical security: CCTV, biometric/fob access controls
  • AI safety: OpenAI used for OCR with Zero Data Retention — your mail content is never used to train models



Sub-Processors & Partners


Key infrastructure partners: AWS (hosting), Chargebee/Stripe/PayPal/GoCardless (payments), Twilio (SMS/VoIP), Crisp (chat), Mailgun (email).


Full list in our Privacy Policy.


⚠️ Note: Postal carriers (Royal Mail, DHL, FedEx) act as independent Data Controllers once mail enters their network.



Data Retention & Deletion


  • Mail scans: Deleted after 30 days (or sooner if you choose)
  • KYC/AML documents: Retained for 5 years after the business relationship ends (legally required under Money Laundering Regulations — overrides GDPR Right to Erasure)



Contact


  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@hoxtonmix.com
  • Registered Office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA



Contact DPO →

Updated on: 28/03/2026