Privacy Policy
⚡ Quick Answer: This Privacy Policy explains how The Hoxton Mix Limited collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. For privacy queries, contact dpo@hoxtonmix.com.
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of The Hoxton Mix Limited (“Hoxton Mix”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. This policy applies to visitors, prospective customers, customers, individuals whose data appears in processed mail, and business partners.
Please also read our Cookie Policy.
Contents
- Who We Are
- How to Contact Us
- The Data We Collect
- How We Collect Data
- Lawful Bases for Processing
- How We Use Personal Data
- Automated Decision-Making
- Sub-Processors and Third Parties
- International Data Transfers
- Data Retention
- Your Rights
- Data Security
- Data Breaches
- Children’s Data
- Third-Party Links
- Updates to This Policy
- Contact Us
Who We Are
The Hoxton Mix Limited
Company number: 07212205
Registered office: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA
We act as Data Controller for customer accounts, identity verification, billing, postal metadata, digital scans, and support records. We act as Data Processor only where you instruct us to process or scan your mail.
How to Contact Us
Data Protection Officer: dpo@hoxtonmix.com
The Data We Collect
Identity & Verification (KYC/AML) — passport, driving licence, proof of address, DOB, nationality, company details, PSC/UBO information
Account & Contact — name, company name, postal address, email, phone, billing data (tokenised; we do not store card numbers)
Mail Handling — postal logs, sender/recipient details, digital scans, forwarding metadata
Website & Technical — IP address, cookies, device/browser details, usage patterns (see Cookie Policy)
Support — Crisp chat logs, email correspondence, complaint records
Special Category Data — not intentionally collected, but may appear in scanned mail. Handled securely and incidentally only.
How We Collect Data
From you directly (sign-up, contact), postal items, KYC documents, business partners (Crunch, Tide, Ember, Osome, ANNA), public sources (Companies House), analytics, and support interactions.
Lawful Bases for Processing
- Contractual necessity — providing your subscription, mail handling, account admin, support
- Legal obligation — AML Regulations, London Local Authorities Act, DUAA 2025, DPA 2018
- Legitimate interests — service security, fraud prevention, accurate records, IT integrity
- Consent — marketing communications and non-essential cookies (withdrawable at any time)
How We Use Personal Data
To verify identity, manage accounts, process mail, provide scanning/forwarding, deliver support, process payments, improve services, comply with regulations, and prevent fraud. We never sell personal data.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not make automated decisions that produce legal or significant effects.
Sub-Processors and Third Parties
⚠️ Note: Postal carriers (Royal Mail, DHL, FedEx) act as independent Data Controllers once mail enters their network.
Sub-Processor | Purpose | Region |
|---|---|---|
AWS | Hosting, storage, OCR | UK (London) |
Twilio | VOIP/SMS | US (SCCs/Data Bridge) |
OpenAI | Internal OCR/classification (zero data retention) | US (Data Bridge) |
Crisp IM | Support chat/helpdesk | EU (France) |
Chargebee | Subscription billing | EU/US |
Stripe / PayPal / GoCardless | Payment processing | UK/EU/US |
Mailgun / Amazon SES | Email delivery | EU/US |
Google Workspace | Internal email/collaboration | EU/US |
Slack | Internal communications | EU/US |
Vercel | Website hosting | EU/US |
Microsoft (Bing) | Advertising/analytics | US (Data Bridge) |
Meta (Facebook) | Advertising/analytics | US (Data Bridge) |
International Data Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we use UK IDTA, Standard Contractual Clauses, or DUAA-compliant mechanisms.
Data Retention
Data Type | Retention |
|---|---|
AML/KYC documents | 5 years after account closure |
Billing records | 6 years |
Mail scans | 30 days |
Postal logs | 24 months |
Support logs/tickets | 24 months |
Analytics | Per Cookie Policy |
⚠️ Important: AML/KYC retention (5 years) overrides the Right to Erasure under UK GDPR. We cannot delete identity records before this period expires.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR: access, rectification, erasure, restrict processing, data portability, object, and protection from automated decision-making.
To exercise any right: dpo@hoxtonmix.com (we may request proof of identity).
Data Security
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- AWS-certified hosting
- Two-factor authentication
- Role-based access controls
- Regular penetration testing
- Annual Cyber Essentials Plus compliance
Data Breaches
We assess risk, notify the ICO within 72 hours where required, and notify affected individuals if high risk. We maintain an internal breach register.
Children’s Data
Our services are for individuals aged 16 or over (minimum age to be a UK company director or sole trader). Data collected in error for under-16s will be deleted.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified by email.
Contact Us
The Hoxton Mix Limited
66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA
Email: dpo@hoxtonmix.com
Updated on: 28/03/2026
