Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
OpenHouse Technologies LTD ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
We are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller: OpenHouse Technologies LTD Company Number: 16575062 Registered Address: 106 Flat 6, Lower Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, England, SS5 6DD Data Protection Contact: dpo@openhouse.finance
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
Identity Information: Full name, date of birth, nationality
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, postal address
Identity Documents: Passport, driving licence, proof of address (for KYC)
Financial Information: Source of funds declarations
Wallet Information: Public wallet addresses
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Information: Pages visited, features used, transaction history
Location Information: IP address, approximate location
Blockchain Data: Transaction hashes, wallet balances (publicly available on-chain)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
KYC Provider: Identity verification results from Persona
Payment Processors: Transaction data from MoonPay
Authentication Provider: Login and wallet data from Privy
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Provide and maintain the Platform
Contract performance
Process transactions
Contract performance
Verify your identity (KYC/AML)
Legal obligation
Prevent fraud and money laundering
Legal obligation
Send service communications
Contract performance
Send marketing (with consent)
Consent
Improve our services
Legitimate interest
Comply with legal requirements
Legal obligation
Respond to legal requests
Legal obligation
4. Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
4.1 Service Providers
Privy: Authentication and embedded wallet services
Supabase: Database hosting and storage
MoonPay: Fiat-to-crypto payment processing
Persona: Identity verification (KYC)
Google Analytics: Website analytics (with your consent)
Cloud hosting providers: Infrastructure services
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information to:
Law enforcement agencies
Regulatory authorities (including the FCA)
Courts or tribunals
As required by applicable law
4.3 Business Transfers
In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA to process transactions on blockchain networks and to our service providers. We ensure adequate protection through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions where applicable
Other approved transfer mechanisms
6. Data Retention
We retain your information for the following periods:
Account information
Duration of account + 7 years
Transaction records
7 years (regulatory requirement)
KYC documents
7 years after relationship ends
Marketing preferences
Until consent withdrawn
Technical logs
90 days
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Erasure: Request deletion (subject to legal retention requirements)
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact: dpo@openhouse.finance
We will respond within one month of receiving your request.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures including:
Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Staff training on data protection
Incident response procedures
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Essential cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are only set with your consent and help us understand how visitors use our Platform.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
10. Children
Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or Platform announcement. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when revisions were made.
12. Contact & Complaints
Data Protection Contact: dpo@openhouse.finance General Enquiries: hello@openhouse.finance Postal Address: 106 Flat 6, Lower Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, England, SS5 6DD
If you are unsatisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
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