Issued by: Mazira LLC dba GoldFynch | Effective Date: 6 March 2026
This UK Addendum ("UK Addendum") supplements and forms part of the GoldFynch Data Processing Addendum ("DPA") and the Standard Contractual Clauses ("SCCs"), as entered into between:
This UK Addendum adapts the SCCs for the transfer of personal data from the United Kingdom to the United States, in accordance with:
This UK Addendum forms part of the GoldFynch Data Transfer Compliance Pack (Part B, Document Ref: GF-IDTA-001).
2.1. This UK Addendum supplements the DPA. Capitalised terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given in the DPA.
2.2. The following amendments are made to the DPA for UK transfers:
2.3. In the event of conflict between this UK Addendum and the DPA, this UK Addendum prevails for the purposes of UK Restricted Transfers.
3.1. The SCCs (as set out in the Data Transfer Compliance Pack, Part A, based on Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/914) are hereby amended for UK transfers as follows, in accordance with the ICO's IDTA:
SCC Provision |
Amendment for UK Transfers |
References to "Regulation (EU) 2016/679" |
Read as references to the UK GDPR |
References to "EU", "Union", "Member State" |
Read as including the United Kingdom |
References to "supervisory authority" |
Read as the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) |
References to "Member State law" |
Read as the law of England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland (as applicable) |
Clause 8.9 (data transfers within group) |
Not applicable |
Clause 13 (Supervision) |
Competent supervisory authority is the UK ICO |
Clause 17 (Governing Law) |
Governed by the law of England and Wales |
Clause 18 (Jurisdiction) |
Disputes resolved in the courts of England and Wales |
The following information is required by the ICO's IDTA:
4.1. Parties
|
Data Exporter (Company) |
Data Importer (GoldFynch) |
Name |
As identified in the Company's GoldFynch account or Order Form |
Mazira LLC dba GoldFynch |
Address |
As registered on the Company account |
136 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 |
Contact |
As registered on the Company account |
info@goldfynch.com |
Role |
Controller (or Processor, as applicable) |
Processor |
4.2. Selected SCCs and Module
Note: If the Company is acting as a Processor on behalf of another Controller, GoldFynch will provide appropriate transfer clauses on request. Please contact support@goldfynch.com.
4.3. Appendix Information
The following information from the DPA and Compliance Pack is incorporated into this UK Addendum:
4.4. Supervisory Authority
UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
4.5. Transfer Details
5.1. All sub-processors listed in DPA Annex 1, Appendix 1 are located in the United States. GoldFynch relies on this UK Addendum (incorporating the amended SCCs) as the lawful transfer mechanism for onward transfers to those sub-processors where required.
5.2. GoldFynch shall ensure that each sub-processor is bound by equivalent data transfer obligations to those set out in this UK Addendum and the DPA, consistent with DPA section 6.4.
5.3. GoldFynch has conducted a Transfer Impact Assessment under Clause 14 of the SCCs, formally documenting and assessing US surveillance law as it affects GoldFynch's data processing. This assessment is set out in the Data Transfer Compliance Pack (Part C) and is reviewed annually or when review triggers are met.
5.4. GoldFynch maintains a Supplementary Measures Register documenting technical, contractual and organisational safeguards in place, as set out in the Data Transfer Compliance Pack (Part D).
6.1. In addition to its obligations under DPA section 7, GoldFynch shall assist Company in responding to UK data subject rights requests under the UK GDPR, including:
7.1. In addition to DPA section 8.1, where a Personal Data Breach affects UK personal data, GoldFynch shall notify Company without undue delay and, where feasible, within 48 hours of becoming aware of the breach, to enable Company to meet its 72-hour reporting obligation to the ICO under Article 33 UK GDPR.
8.1. GoldFynch commits to notify Company of any legally binding request for access to Company Personal Data by a public authority, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8.2. GoldFynch commits to challenge any government access request it reasonably considers unlawful or disproportionate before complying.
8.3. GoldFynch publishes an annual transparency report disclosing aggregate information on government access requests received (or confirming that none were received), to the extent permitted by law.
9.1. Should the ICO issue a revised or replacement Addendum under s.119A DPA 2018, GoldFynch will provide Company with no less than 30 days' written notice.
9.2. If Company reasonably determines that the revised version does not provide adequate protection, Company may terminate the affected Services by written notice within that 30-day period.
9.3. If Company does not accept a revised UK Addendum, the parties will work in good faith to agree an alternative lawful transfer mechanism; if they cannot, Company may terminate the affected Services.
10.1. This UK Addendum, and any non-contractual obligations arising from or in connection with it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. This is a mandatory requirement of the ICO's IDTA and applies to this UK Addendum only.
10.2. For the avoidance of doubt, the GoldFynch Terms of Service and DPA (other than this UK Addendum) continue to be governed by the law stipulated in the Principal Agreement.
10.3. The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales solely in respect of disputes arising under this UK Addendum.
10.4. Where the data exporter is established in Scotland or Northern Ireland, the parties may agree in writing to substitute the law and courts of that jurisdiction for those of England and Wales in sections 10.1 to 10.3 above.
11.1. This UK Addendum is incorporated automatically into the GoldFynch DPA for all Customers whose use of GoldFynch involves the transfer of UK personal data to GoldFynch.
11.2. Acceptance of the GoldFynch Terms of Service (Principal Agreement) constitutes acceptance of this UK Addendum. No separate signature is required.
11.3. Where a separately executed version is required, please contact GoldFynch support at support@goldfynch.com.
This UK Addendum should be read alongside the GoldFynch Privacy Policy, Data Processing Addendum, Data Transfer Compliance Pack, International Data Transfers: Customer Notice, and Terms of Service. For data protection queries, contact info@goldfynch.com.
Mazira LLC dba GoldFynch | 136 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240