Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how slate-reef collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website 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) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our services or contact us, we may collect:
- Name and contact details (email address)
- Service preferences and booking information
- Correspondence and communications with us
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website or search engine
- Device information and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and deliver our historical research and consultation services
- To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- To process service bookings and manage our relationship with you
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our service obligations to you
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate interests: For business operations and improving our services, where this does not override your rights
- Legal obligation: Where required by law
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Service-related information is typically retained for seven years in accordance with standard business practices.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service providers who assist with our business operations (e.g., email hosting, website maintenance)
- Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when legally required
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
- Data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookies Policy.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information is primarily processed within the United Kingdom. If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with data protection laws.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
slate-reef
27 Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection matters:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk