Ibex - Website Legals

December, 2025

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1.0 Privacy Policy

IBEX PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: 10th December, 2025
Last updated: 10th December, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Ibex (“Ibex”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information in connection with our website www.ibex.now, our advisory and venture services, accelerator programmes, thematic funds, and any related products and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data-protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Ibex provides corporate innovation advisory services, venture-building programmes, accelerator operations, and thematic fund creation services for global enterprise clients.

Company name: Ibex
Registered office (interim):
c/o Antler Ventures UK GP I Ltd
Techspace Aldgate East
32–38 Leman Street
London
E1 8EW
United Kingdom

Contact email: admin@ibex.now

Ibex acts as the Data Controller for the personal information we collect.

From time to time, Ibex may rely on selected operational, technical, or data-processing infrastructure provided by Antler or other third-party vendors. Where this occurs, processing is governed by appropriate data-processing agreements and remains compliant with UK GDPR.

2. What This Policy Covers

This policy applies to:

  • Visitors to www.ibex.now
  • Participants in Ibex-led advisory engagements
  • Corporate partners
  • Applicants and participants in Ibex venture-building or accelerator programmes
  • Investors and prospective investors in Ibex-designed thematic funds
  • Event attendees, including those attending Ibex-hosted thought leadership or ecosystem events
  • Individuals who interact with us online, via email, or through our digital content

This policy does not cover third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our site. You should review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing personal information to them.

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

This includes:

  • Name, email address, phone number
  • Professional information (role, employer, sector)
  • Application materials for programmes or ventures
  • Information provided during advisory engagements
  • Information submitted via forms, registrations, event sign-ups, downloads, or contact requests
  • Billing or invoicing details (for corporate clients)
  • Any other information you choose to provide to us

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you interact with our website or digital platforms, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs
  • Usage patterns
  • Error logs
  • General location (based on IP)

This information may be collected via cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive personal information from:

  • Corporate clients who nominate participants for programmes
  • Partners who co-host events or initiatives
  • Public sources such as LinkedIn or other professional platforms
  • Service providers assisting with recruitment, analytics, communications, or operations

Any such information is processed in accordance with this policy and UK GDPR.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Evaluate applicants for programmes or venture-building
  • Operate corporate advisory and innovation services
  • Run accelerators and thematic funds on behalf of clients
  • Communicate with you regarding events, opportunities, or updates
  • Conduct research and market analysis
  • Manage risks, internal operations, and compliance
  • Send marketing communications where you’ve opted in or where lawful
  • Maintain the security and performance of our website and services

We do not process personal information in ways incompatible with these purposes.

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

  • Consent, when you opt into marketing or submit applications
  • Performance of a contract, when engaging with you or your organisation
  • Legitimate interests, including improving our services, operating our platforms, and communicating with clients
  • Compliance with law, when required for regulatory, tax, or audit purposes

6. Sharing Your Information

Ibex may share personal information with:

  • Service providers supporting our operations (analytics, communications, hosting, CRM, marketing automation, event tools)
  • Professional advisers (legal, accounting, compliance)
  • Corporate clients involved in joint programmes
  • Event partners and co-hosts
  • Regulators or authorities where legally required

We use appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards when sharing personal information.

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Transfers

Personal information may be stored or processed outside the UK. When doing so, we use:

  • UK adequacy regulations
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Other legally recognised safeguards

We ensure equivalent protection for your personal information.

8. Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary:

  • To provide our services
  • To meet legal obligations
  • To resolve disputes
  • To maintain business records

When no longer required, information is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Security

We implement commercially reasonable measures to safeguard personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials or passwords associated with your interactions with Ibex.

10. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (in certain circumstances)
  • Object to processing
  • Restrict processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

We encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve any concerns.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential site functionality
  • Analytics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Security
  • Marketing and optimisation

Specific providers may vary over time. Details will be included in our forthcoming Cookies Notice.

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted at this page with an amended “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or privacy-related concerns:

Email: admin@ibex.now
Address:
c/o Antler Ventures UK GP I Ltd
Techspace Aldgate East
32–38 Leman Street
London
E1 8EW
United Kingdom

2.0 Cookie Policy

IBEX COOKIE POLICY

Effective date: 10th December, 2025
Last updated: 10th December, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ibex ("Ibex", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.ibex.now and related digital platforms.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw consent or manage your preferences at any time as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, tags, and local storage objects, which serve comparable functions.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Understand how visitors use our site
  • Analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour
  • Deliver relevant content and communications
  • Support security measures
  • Facilitate event registrations and form submissions
  • Enable integration with third-party platforms

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function. They enable core features such as secure access, form submissions, and session management.

Examples:

  • Authentication and security cookies
  • Load-balancing cookies
  • Session identifiers

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our services and do not require consent.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns, and error messages.

Examples of providers we may use:

  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity
  • Hotjar
  • Similar analytics platforms

Purpose: To improve website functionality, content, and user experience through aggregated insights.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Region or location settings
  • Interface customisations
  • Previously submitted information (for convenience)

4.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant content, advertisements, and communications. They may be set by us or by third-party partners.

Examples of providers we may use:

  • Google Ads
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook)
  • HubSpot
  • Mailchimp
  • Other marketing automation or CRM platforms

Purpose:

  • Measure effectiveness of campaigns
  • Deliver personalised content
  • Retarget website visitors
  • Build audience segments
  • Track conversions and engagement

Where marketing cookies involve profiling or automated decision-making, we will obtain your explicit consent where required by law.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, including:

  • Analytics providers
  • Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, YouTube)
  • Event management platforms
  • CRM and marketing automation tools
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Video hosting services (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube)

These third parties may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites. We do not control third-party cookies. You should review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information:

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for varying periods:

  • Analytics cookies: typically 1–24 months
  • Marketing cookies: typically 1–24 months
  • Functionality cookies: typically 1–12 months

Specific durations depend on the cookie type and provider. You can delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored
  • Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

7.2 Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7.3 Marketing Opt-Out

To opt out of personalised advertising:

You can also adjust settings within individual platforms such as LinkedIn, Google, and Meta.

7.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT. We do not specifically respond to DNT signals but provide multiple ways to manage cookies as described above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted at this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies:

Email: admin@ibex.now

Address:
c/o Antler Ventures UK GP I Ltd
Techspace Aldgate East
32–38 Leman Street
London E1 8EW
United Kingdom

For broader privacy questions, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us using the details above.

3.0 Terms Of Use

IBEX WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

Effective date: 10th December, 2025
Last updated: 10th December, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Ibex website (www.ibex.now) (the "Site").

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site, including all content, functionality, products, and services offered on or through the Site.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Site.

Ibex refers to Ibex, a corporate innovation advisory and venture services firm registered in the United Kingdom.

Registered office (interim):
c/o Antler Ventures UK GP I Ltd
Techspace Aldgate East
32–38 Leman Street
London E1 8EW
United Kingdom

Contact: admin@ibex.now

2. Eligibility and Access

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will use the Site in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws
  • All information you provide is accurate and up to date

We reserve the right to refuse access, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion, including where we suspect violation of these Terms or unlawful activity.

3. Permitted Use

You may use the Site to:

  • Learn about Ibex's services and capabilities
  • Access publicly available content and resources
  • Apply for programmes or express interest in working with us
  • Attend or register for events
  • Contact us for enquiries

You may not:

  • Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or security
  • Attempt unauthorised access to our systems, networks, or data
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site using automated means without our prior written consent
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our infrastructure
  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Text, graphics, images, logos, videos, and audio
  • Software, code, and functionality
  • Design, structure, and look-and-feel
  • Trademarks, service marks, and branding
  • Methodologies, frameworks, and proprietary processes

are owned or licensed by Ibex and protected by UK and international intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret laws.

The "Ibex" name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ibex. Use without our express written permission is prohibited.

4.2 Limited Licence

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written consent
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without authorisation
  • Remove or obscure copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Frame, mirror, or republish any portion of the Site

5. User-Generated Content

Certain areas of the Site may allow you to submit content, including applications, comments, feedback, or communications ("User Content").

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
  • Your content does not violate any law or third-party rights
  • Your content is accurate and not misleading

You grant Ibex a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable licence to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your User Content for purposes related to our services, including programme evaluation, research, and promotional activities (subject to applicable privacy laws).

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, without notice.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. These links are provided for convenience only.

We do not:

  • Endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content or services
  • Guarantee the accuracy, safety, or reliability of external sites
  • Control third-party privacy practices

You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 "As Is" Provision

THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

  • Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
  • Freedom from viruses or harmful components

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IBEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Site
  • Damages arising from third-party content, links, or services
  • Damages caused by unauthorised access to our systems

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and whether or not we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed £100 (one hundred pounds sterling).

7.3 No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute:

  • Legal, financial, investment, or tax advice
  • A formal offer, proposal, or recommendation
  • A substitute for professional consultation

You should not rely on Site content without seeking independent professional advice appropriate to your circumstances.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ibex, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Your User Content

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

By using the Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part) at any time, with or without notice
  • Update these Terms periodically

Changes to these Terms will be posted at this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by email where appropriate.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ibex regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

14. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

Email: admin@ibex.now

Address:
c/o Antler Ventures UK GP I Ltd
Techspace Aldgate East
32–38 Leman Street
London E1 8EW
United Kingdom