Privacy & cookie policy

Last updated: 14th April 2026

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Silas Holdings Limited

  • Registered address: 259 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hants, UK, PO3 5EE

  • Email: contact@silasholdings.ltd

We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact details you provide via forms or email (e.g. name, email address)

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information

  • Usage data about how you use this website

  • Cookie data (see section 6)

3. How we use your data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries you submit

  • Operate and secure the website

  • Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, our lawful bases include:

  • Consent – where you have given clear consent (e.g. analytics cookies)

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the website

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or contacting us.

5. How we store and share data

Our website is built and hosted using Squarespace. Data may be stored on servers outside the UK, including in the United States. Squarespace uses appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses. We do not sell personal data.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

a) Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
They include cookies that support security, page navigation, and site integrity.

These cookies do not require consent.

b) Analytics cookies

We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
These cookies collect information such as page views and general location (not precise identity).

Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them via the cookie banner.

7. Managing cookies

You can manage or withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies at any time using the cookie controls on the site or your browser settings.

8. How long we keep data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to 12 months

  • Analytics data: as configured in Squarespace

  • Legal or regulatory data: as required by law

9. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@silasholdings.ltd

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.