Privacy Policy
Redbanx Ltd (“Redbanx”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains:
- What information we collect
- How we use that information
- Who we share it with
- How we protect it
- Your rights
By using our website, contacting us, or using our services, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy
1. What Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
You may provide personal information when you:
- Use our website
- Apply for an account
- Enter into a contract with us
- Communicate with us by phone, email or otherwise
1.1.1 Initial Information
To use Redbanx services, you may be required to provide:
- Full name
- Residential or business address
- Email address
- Telephone number
We may also request identification documents such as:
- Passport or driving licence
- Proof of address (e.g. utility bill)
1.1.2 Additional Verification Information
We may request additional information where:
- We are unable to verify your identity
- A query arises from background or screening checks
- You carry out higher-risk or higher-value transactions
- It is required under applicable financial crime regulations
This may include:
- Additional identity documents
- Source of funds or source of wealth evidence
- Business activity information
- Supporting documentation (e.g. bank statements, contracts, transaction records)
1.1.3 Communications
When you communicate with us, we may retain:
- Emails and correspondence
- Records of conversations
- Call recordings
Calls may be recorded for:
- Training and quality assurance
- Transaction evidence
- Regulatory compliance
1.1.4 Transaction Information
When you use our services, we collect information relating to transactions, including:
- Payment amounts and currencies
- Exchange rates
- Source of funds
- Beneficiary name and bank details (e.g. account number, IBAN, SWIFT)
- Payment purpose
- Recipient details (where required by jurisdiction)
1.2 Information Collected When You Use Our Website
We may collect:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Navigation behaviour and interaction data
This helps us:
- Improve website functionality
- Monitor performance
- Detect and prevent fraud
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
1.3.1 Identity Verification Providers
We verify your identity using third-party providers.
This may include checks against:
- Credit reference agencies
- Identity databases
These checks may leave a record on your credit file.
1.3.2 Financial Crime and Background Checks
We conduct checks on:
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Directors, shareholders and beneficial owners
This may include data obtained from:
- Screening providers
- Public records
- Regulatory databases
1.3.3 Other Sources
We may receive information from:
- Business partners
- Payment and banking partners
- Analytics and technology providers
Where applicable, we will only use such data for marketing where consent has been provided.
1.4 Sensitive Data
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data.
If such data is provided, it will be processed only where necessary and in accordance with applicable law.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
2.1 Providing Services
- To provide payment and electronic money services
- To process transactions
- To manage your account
2.2 Compliance and Risk Management
As a regulated Electronic Money Institution, we are required to:
- Conduct customer due diligence (KYC / KYB)
- Monitor transactions on an ongoing basis
- Screen against sanctions, PEP and adverse media databases
- Prevent fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing
We may also investigate:
- Suspicious activity
- Breaches of our terms or policies
2.3 Communication and Customer Service
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Confirm account and transaction details
- Manage complaints
- Provide service updates
Some communications are mandatory and cannot be opted out of.
2.4 Marketing
Where permitted, we may use your data to:
- Provide updates on services
- Share relevant insights or offers
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
2.5 Service Improvement and Account Management
We use your data to:
- Verify identity and maintain account accuracy
- Detect, prevent and investigate fraud
- Improve our services and systems
- Maintain the security of our platform
2.6 Use of Third-Party Data
We may combine third-party data with information you provide to:
- Assess risk
- Make onboarding decisions
- Monitor account activity
3. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable website functionality
- Improve performance
- Analyse usage
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
4.1 Service Providers
Including:
- Identity verification providers
- Technology and infrastructure providers
- Fraud and screening services
4.2 Banking and Payment Partners
To process transactions, we may share data with:
- Banks and safeguarding institutions (including ClearBank Limited)
- Payment service providers
- Correspondent banks
4.3 Financial Crime and Risk Management
We share data to:
- Conduct AML and sanctions screening
- Prevent fraud and financial crime
4.4 Regulators and Legal Authorities
We may disclose data to:
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- Law enforcement
- Other authorities where required by law
5. International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Data Retention
We retain data:
- For at least 5 years to meet regulatory obligations
- Longer where required (e.g. legal or regulatory investigations)
7. Data Security
We use appropriate safeguards including:
- Encryption
- Secure systems and infrastructure)
- Access controls
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent
9. Contact
Redbanx Ltd
1 Great Cumberland Place, London
Email: info@redbanx.com
Complaints
You may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.