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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-12-02

This Privacy Policy describes how Babylon Financial Technology Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website https://babylon.app (the “Site”) or subscribe to our newsletter.

We are committed to handling your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@babylon.app.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Babylon Financial Technology Ltd
A company registered in Northern Ireland, UK. Company registration number: [NI734240]

Further company registration details are available at:
https://babylon.app/about/company-registration/

Email: info@babylon.app

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to operate our newsletter and website securely.

2.1 Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

  • Email address
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Company name (optional)
  • IP address at the time of submission
  • Timestamp of the subscription event

This data is required to send you our newsletter and to ensure the integrity of the signup process.

2.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data

We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party marketing or tracking tools.

Our website may collect limited technical data via essential server logs, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages viewed

This information is used solely for security, performance, and troubleshooting.

2.3 Cookies

We use only strictly necessary cookies required for the secure operation of the Site.
We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

3.1 To Send Newsletters

We use your email address, name (and optionally your company name) to send you updates that you have requested.

Legal basis:

  • Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) – given when you subscribe.

3.2 To Protect the Integrity of the Signup Process

We process IP addresses and timestamps to:

  • detect fraudulent or automated submissions
  • prevent spam or abuse
  • maintain secure and accurate records

Legal basis:

  • Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).

3.3 To Operate and Secure Our Website

Essential server log data is used to ensure the security, performance, and correct functioning of the Site.

Legal basis:

  • Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Access controls
  • Monitoring and logging

Retention

  • Newsletter subscriber data (email, first name, last name): retained until you unsubscribe.
  • IP addresses and timestamps: retained only as long as necessary for security and compliance.

After this, your data is securely deleted.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.
We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising.

5.1 Newsletter Service Provider (Buttondown)

We use a trusted third-party email service provider, Buttondown, to manage and deliver our newsletter.
Buttondown is based in the United States, which means that personal data (email address, first name, last name, company name, IP address and subscription timestamp) may be transferred outside the UK and EEA.

Such transfers are protected by legally approved safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required under EU and UK GDPR.
Buttondown processes personal data solely on our instructions and in accordance with data protection laws.

5.2 Other Service Providers

We may use additional service providers for hosting or security purposes.
Any such providers act as data processors, and we ensure they comply with GDPR and process data only on our instructions.

6. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate protection by using:

  • An adequacy decision, or
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
  • Other legally recognised safeguards

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal data remains protected.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access – obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to erasure – request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing – request limits on how your data is used
  • Right to object – to processing based on our legitimate interests
  • Right to data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to withdraw consent – e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@babylon.app

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or your local EU/EEA Data Protection Authority.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date indicates the most recent version.

Updates will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated via email or on the Site.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact:

Babylon Financial Technology Ltd
Email: info@babylon.app

Company information:
https://babylon.app/about/company-registration/