Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6th February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SILK AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED (“Silk”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website or contact us.

Who we are

SILK AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Company No. 09081859
Registered office: 5 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JL
Email: tom[at]silkassociates.co.uk

For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller.

What information we collect

We collect personal data that you choose to provide when you contact us through our website. This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Any information you include in your message

We do not currently offer newsletter subscriptions or downloadable content.

How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form

  • Communicate with you about potential services

  • Manage our business relationship

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, typically our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries or taking steps prior to entering into a contract.

How we store and protect your data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or to meet legal or regulatory requirements.

Sharing your data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers where necessary for business operations, but only where appropriate safeguards are in place.

International transfers

Some of the tools we use to run our business may store data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

Cookies

This website may use essential cookies to ensure it functions correctly. We do not use cookies for newsletter sign-ups or downloadable content. If analytics or tracking tools are added in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tom@silkassociates.co.uk.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the revised date shown at the top.