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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Who We Are

Silicon and Stone is an independent analysis and advisory service focused on technology policy, AI regulation, semiconductor supply chains, and digital sovereignty. We are based in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What Data We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to provide our services:

  • -Newsletter subscribers: Email address, and optionally your name. Stored by our email service provider (ConvertKit/Kit).
  • -Contact form enquiries: Name, email, company (optional), area of interest, and your message. Stored by our email service provider.
  • -Digital product purchases: Transaction data is processed by our payment provider (Payhip). We do not store payment card details.
  • -Website analytics: We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not track individual users or use cookies for tracking purposes.

How We Use Your Data

  • -To send you the newsletter you subscribed to
  • -To respond to your enquiries
  • -To deliver digital products you have purchased
  • -To understand how our website is used (aggregate, non-personal data only)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following services to operate:

  • -ConvertKit (Kit): Email newsletter management. Their privacy policy is available at kit.com/privacy.
  • -Vercel: Website hosting. Their privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
  • -Sanity: Content management. Their privacy policy is available at sanity.io/legal/privacy.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

  • -Access the personal data we hold about you
  • -Rectify inaccurate personal data
  • -Erase your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • -Restrict processing of your personal data
  • -Data portability
  • -Object to processing
  • -Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@siliconandstone.com. You can also unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email.

Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for the website to function (such as authentication for the admin area). We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party cookies for analytics.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, email us at hello@siliconandstone.com.