Effective Date

07/07/2025

Data Controller

Our AI Ltd  

Registered Office

20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU

Email Contact

support@iownia.co

ICO Registration Number

16440577

Who We Are

iownia.co is a user-owned digital platform operated by Our AI Ltd, headquartered in the UK. We provide ethical, member-owned social media, AI learning tools, and ecommerce platforms. We are fully compliant with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Wherever you live in the world your data is protected by the UK and EU GDPR, the most powerful data protection laws on earth. You have this right and protection because we process your personal data in the UK.

Whose Data We Process

We collect and process personal data from children (8–13, with verified parental consent), teenagers (13–19), and adults (18+), with appropriate safeguards for each age group.

What Personal Data We Collect

Includes identity data (name, age, gender), contact info, account activity, device data, ID documents (for KYC), and parental consent data (for children).

Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Bases)

– Account creation: Contract
– Platform use and moderation: Legitimate Interest / Contract
– ID and age verification: Legal obligation
– AI training (anonymised): Legitimate Interest
– Safety alerts for minors: Vital Interests
– Marketing (opt-in only): Consent

AI and Data Use

We use only anonymised and aggregated data to train ethical AI. No identifiable data is used for commercial sale or profiling. IlluminAI is age-appropriate, free, and moderated.

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data with:
– Data processors (e.g., cloud providers, KYC vendors, payment processors)
– Regulators/law enforcement (as legally required)
– Subsidiaries of Our AI Ltd (internal use only)
All third parties are bound by strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

International Transfers

If data is stored or processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK SCCs) are applied. We only use trusted providers with strong data protection guarantees.

Data Retention

We keep data as long as your account is active. Financial/ID data may be retained for up to 7 years to meet legal obligations. You may request deletion at any time, subject to lawful exceptions.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

– Right to access your data
– Right to rectify inaccuracies
– Right to erasure (where applicable)
– Right to restrict or object to processing
– Right to data portability
– Right to withdraw consent at any time
– Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO

Children’s Privacy

Enhanced safeguards for users under 13:
– Verified parental/legal guardian consent required
– No adult or teen access
– Safety alerts for risk behaviours (e.g., bullying, grooming, hate speech)
– Data used only for platform features and anonymised AI

Security

We use:
– Encryption for storage and transmission
– Secure UK/EU servers
– Staff trained in data handling and child protection
– Ongoing audits and pen testing

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use a small number of essential and performance-related cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. Full details about the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences are available on our accept /reject/customize cookies page. By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described there.

Complaints & ICO Contact

If you have a concern, please contact us first at support@iownia.co. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

📌 Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
📞 Tel: +44 (0)303 123 1113
📮 Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Changes to This Notice

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant updates will be emailed or shown in your user dashboard.