Privacy Policy
Silk & Thames Ltd — Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
1. Who We Are
Silk & Thames Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is registered in England and Wales. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Full name and company name
- Email address and phone/WhatsApp number
- Business information (product category, turnover)
- Communications and enquiry details
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide our services
- Process service agreements and payments
- Send service updates and relevant communications
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the basis of:
- Contract — to deliver services you have engaged us for
- Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and improve our services
- Legal obligation — to comply with UK law
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Companies House and HMRC (as required for registrations)
- Trusted service providers (e.g. accountants, legal advisors) under confidentiality agreements
6. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations, typically 6 years in line with HMRC requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@silkandthames.com