Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08 May 2025

Marzipan Development Limited (“Marzipan”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data relating to you when you interact with us, including when:

  • You visit or use our website https://marzipan.group/ (the “Website”);
  • You contact us (in writing, by telephone, email or in person), for example regarding your investment or loan in the company;
  • You respond to marketing materials sent to you or submit a query or comment about the Website or our services;
  • You are employed by, or apply for employment with, the company.

This policy applies to individuals located in the United Kingdom and is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are – Data Controller

The data controller is:

Marzipan Development Limited
Registered Address: 4C Princes House, 38 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6DN
Company Number: 15749359
Email: info@marzipanenergy.wpenginepowered.com

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity and Contact Information: name, address, telephone number, email address;
  • Investment or Loan Information: information relating to your investment or financial relationship with us;
  • Employment Data: name, address, date of birth, National Insurance number, identification documents, employment history (for employees or applicants);
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour on our Website;
  • Marketing Preferences and communication history with us.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Purpose Legal Basis
To respond to enquiries or contact requests Legitimate interests – to operate our business effectively
To manage investment or employment relationships Performance of a contract / legal obligation
To send you marketing communications Consent (opt-in only)
To improve our Website and services Legitimate interests – improving user experience
To comply with legal or regulatory obligations Legal obligation

Where legitimate interest is relied upon, we ensure your rights and freedoms are not overridden.

Marketing

We will only send you electronic marketing communications (such as emails or newsletters) where you have opted in to receive them. You can withdraw your consent or unsubscribe at any time:

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. This helps us provide you with a better user experience and improve the Website.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies (for core functionality)
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Functionality Cookies

You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies when you visit our Website via a cookie banner. You can manage your preferences at any time in your browser or through our cookie policy: https://marzipan.group/cookie-policy/.

Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties such as:

  • Service providers (e.g., IT support, cloud hosting, legal advisors);
  • Regulators or government bodies (as required by law);
  • Third parties in the context of a business transfer or sale.

All processors are subject to written contracts under the UK GDPR and may only act on our instructions.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA, including to countries where data protection laws may differ. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO); or
  • Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate protection by the UK Government.

Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to meet any legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements.

Example retention periods:

  • Employment data: up to 6 years after termination;
  • Investment records: up to 7 years for tax and regulatory compliance;
  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

Data Security

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

  • Secure networks and password protections;
  • Encryption of sensitive data;
  • Access controls and staff training;
  • Regular vulnerability testing and system monitoring.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

  • Access – to request a copy of your personal data;
  • Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Erasure – to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances;
  • Restriction – to limit how we use your data;
  • Objection – to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing;
  • Data Portability – to receive your data in a usable format;
  • Withdraw Consent – where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at info@marzipanenergy.wpenginepowered.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/. 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back regularly for updates.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or how we use your data, please contact: info@marzipanenergy.wpenginepowered.com.