Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Introduction

Silent-cypress respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact information including name and email address when you submit enquiry forms
• Information about your organisation and environmental objectives
• Technical data including IP address, browser type, and device information
• Usage data about how you interact with our website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide information about our environmental programmes
• Deliver consulting services and sustainability assessments
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Your consent when submitting enquiry forms
• Legitimate interests in operating our business and providing environmental consulting services
• Contractual necessity when delivering agreed services
• Legal obligations under UK environmental and data protection regulations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers who assist with website hosting and technical infrastructure
• Professional advisors when required for legal or regulatory compliance
• Regulatory authorities when legally obligated to do so

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.

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 personal data in certain circumstances
• Object to processing of your personal data
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site usage. You can control cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. For detailed information, please see our Cookies Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Silent-cypress Environmental Consulting
42 Millbank Street
Westminster
London SW1P 4QP
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Supervisory Authority

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection matters.