Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for SilasSinclair.com and SilasX AI

Effective Date: 7 October 2025
Last Updated: 7 October 2025

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Silas Sinclair, accessible at http://www.silassinclair.com. We also operate SilasX AI, an artificial intelligence tool designed to assist users with creative and analytical tasks.

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Email: privacy@silassinclair.com
Postal Address: Silas Sinclair, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Identity Data: Name, email address, username
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interaction with SilasX AI
  • AI Interaction Data: Prompts, responses, feedback provided to SilasX AI
  • Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving communications

3. How We Collect Data

  • Directly from you (e.g., when you fill out forms or interact with SilasX AI)
  • Automatically via cookies and analytics tools
  • From third-party services (e.g., payment processors, analytics platforms)

4. Why We Collect Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services, including SilasX AI
  • To personalise user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • For marketing (with your consent)
  • For security and fraud prevention

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

  • Consent: For marketing and optional data collection
  • Contract: To deliver services you request
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve services and ensure security

6. Automated Decision-Making and AI

SilasX AI may use automated processing to generate responses. We do not use AI to make decisions with legal or similarly significant effects without human oversight. You have the right to:

  • Request human intervention
  • Challenge decisions
  • Express your point of view

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage your preferences via our Cookie Settings.

8. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email)
  • Legal authorities (if required)
  • Third parties with your consent

We do not sell personal data.

9. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated. AI interaction data may be anonymised and retained for model improvement.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@silassinclair.com

12. Security Measures

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits.

13. Complaints

If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
http://www.ico.org.uk | Tel: 0303 123 1113