Privacy Policy

    Last updated: February 2026

    We're delighted that you've shown interest in our enterprise. Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of Solent Sky Services. The use of our website is possible without any indication of Personal Data; however, if a Data Subject wants to use certain services via our website, the processing of Personal Data could become necessary. If the processing of Personal Data is necessary and there's no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the Data Subject.

    The processing of Personal Data, such as the name, address, e-mail address, or telephone number of a Data Subject shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to Solent Sky Services. By means of this data protection declaration, our enterprise would like to inform the general public of the nature, scope, and purpose of the Personal Data we collect, use and process. Furthermore, Data Subjects are informed, by means of this data protection declaration, of the rights to which they are entitled.

    As the Controller, Solent Sky Services has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures to ensure the most complete protection of Personal Data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may in principle have security gaps, so absolute protection may not be guaranteed. For this reason, every Data Subject is free to transfer Personal Data to us via alternative means, e.g. by telephone.

    1. Definitions

    The data protection declaration of Solent Sky Services is based on the terms used by the European legislator for the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our data protection declaration should be legible and understandable for the general public, as well as our customers and business partners. To ensure this, we would like to first explain the terminology used.

    a) Personal Data

    Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("Data Subject"). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.

    b) Data Subject

    A Data Subject is any identified or identifiable natural person, whose Personal Data is processed by the Controller responsible for the processing.

    c) Processing

    Processing is any operation or set of operations which is performed on Personal Data or on sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.

    d) Restriction of Processing

    Restriction of Processing is the marking of stored Personal Data with the aim of limiting their processing in the future.

    e) Profiling

    Profiling means any form of automated processing of Personal Data consisting of the use of Personal Data to evaluate certain personal aspects relating to a natural person, in particular to analyse or predict aspects concerning that natural person's performance at work, economic situation, health, personal preferences, interests, reliability, behaviour, location or movements.

    f) Pseudonymisation

    Pseudonymisation is the processing of Personal Data in such a manner that the Personal Data can no longer be attributed to a specific Data Subject without the use of additional information, provided that such additional information is kept separately and is subject to technical and organisational measures to ensure that the Personal Data are not attributed to an identified or identifiable natural person.

    g) Controller or Controller Responsible for the Processing

    The Controller or Controller Responsible for the Processing is the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data; where the purposes and means of such processing are determined by Union or Member State law, the Controller or the specific criteria for its nomination may be provided for by Union or Member State law.

    h) Processor

    The Processor is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.

    i) Recipient

    The Recipient is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or another body, to which the Personal Data are disclosed, whether a third party or not. However, public authorities which may receive Personal Data in the framework of a particular inquiry in accordance with Union or Member State law shall not be regarded as recipients.

    j) Third Party

    A Third Party is a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or body other than the Data Subject, Controller, processor and persons who, under the direct authority of the Controller or processor, are authorised to process Personal Data.

    k) Consent

    Consent of the Data Subject is any freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the Data Subject's wishes by which he or she, by a statement or by a clear affirmative action, signifies agreement to the processing of Personal Data relating to him or her.

    2. Name and Address of the Controller

    The Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), other data protection laws applicable in Member states of the European Union and other provisions related to data protection is:

    Michael Woods
    SSS Direct Limited trading as Solent Sky Services
    First Floor, 10 Rodney Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8SY
    Phone: 02393 879555
    Email: hello@sss.direct
    Website: solentskyservices.co.uk

    3. Cookies

    The website operated by Solent Sky Services uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser.

    Many Internet sites and servers use cookies. Many cookies contain a so-called cookie ID. A cookie ID is a unique identifier of the cookie. It consists of a character string through which Internet pages and servers can be assigned to the specific Internet browser in which the cookie was stored. This allows visited Internet sites and servers to differentiate the individual browser of the Data Subject from other Internet browsers that contain other cookies. A specific Internet browser can be recognised and identified using the unique cookie ID.

    Through the use of cookies, Solent Sky Services can provide the users of this website with more user-friendly services that would not be possible without the cookie setting.

    By means of a cookie, the information and offers on our website can be optimised with the user in mind. Cookies allow us, as previously mentioned, to recognise our website users. The purpose of this recognition is to make it easier for users to utilise our website.

    The Data Subject may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies through our website by means of a corresponding setting of the Internet browser used, and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. If the Data Subject deactivates the setting of cookies in the Internet browser used, not all functions of our website may be entirely usable.

    4. Collection of General Data and Information

    The website of Solent Sky Services collects a series of general data and information when a Data Subject or automated system calls up the website. This general data and information are stored in the server log files. Collected may be (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrers), (4) the sub-websites, (5) the date and time of access to the Internet site, (6) an Internet protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service provider of the accessing system, and (8) any other similar data and information that may be used in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.

    When using these general data and information, Solent Sky Services does not draw any conclusions about the Data Subject. Rather, this information is needed to (1) deliver the content of our website correctly, (2) optimise the content of our website as well as its advertisement, (3) ensure the long-term viability of our information technology systems and website technology, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in case of a cyber-attack.

    5. Contact Possibility via the Website

    Solent Sky Services website contains information that enables a quick electronic contact to our enterprise, as well as direct communication with us, which also includes a general address of the so-called electronic mail (e-mail address). If a Data Subject contacts the Controller by e-mail or via a contact form, the Personal Data transmitted by the Data Subject are automatically stored. Such Personal Data transmitted on a voluntary basis by a Data Subject to the data Controller are stored for the purpose of processing or contacting the Data Subject. There is no transfer of this Personal Data to third parties.

    6. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data

    The data Controller shall process and store the Personal Data of the Data Subject only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of storage, or as far as this is granted by the European legislator or other legislators in laws or regulations to which the Controller is subject to.

    If the storage purpose is not applicable, or if a storage period prescribed by the European legislator or another competent legislator expires, the Personal Data are routinely blocked or erased in accordance with legal requirements.

    7. Rights of the Data Subject

    a) Right of Confirmation

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the Controller the confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning him or her are being processed.

    b) Right of Access

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the Controller free information about his or her Personal Data stored at any time and a copy of this information. Furthermore, the European directives and regulations grant the Data Subject access to the following information:

    • The purposes of the processing
    • The categories of Personal Data concerned
    • The recipients or categories of recipients to whom the Personal Data have been or will be disclosed
    • Where possible, the envisaged period for which the Personal Data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period
    • The existence of the right to request from the Controller rectification or erasure of Personal Data
    • The existence of the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
    • Where the Personal Data are not collected from the Data Subject, any available information as to their source
    • The existence of automated decision-making, including profiling

    c) Right to Rectification

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the Controller without undue delay the rectification of inaccurate Personal Data concerning him or her.

    d) Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the Controller the erasure of Personal Data concerning him or her without undue delay, where one of the following grounds applies:

    • The Personal Data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed
    • The Data Subject withdraws consent to which the processing is based
    • The Data Subject objects to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
    • The Personal Data have been unlawfully processed
    • The Personal Data must be erased for compliance with a legal obligation
    • The Personal Data have been collected in relation to the offer of information society services

    e) Right of Restriction of Processing

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to obtain from the Controller restriction of processing where one of the following applies:

    • The accuracy of the Personal Data is contested by the Data Subject
    • The processing is unlawful and the Data Subject opposes the erasure of the Personal Data
    • The Controller no longer needs the Personal Data for the purposes of the processing, but they are required by the Data Subject for legal claims
    • The Data Subject has objected to processing pending verification

    f) Right to Data Portability

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator, to receive the Personal Data concerning him or her, which was provided to a Controller, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. He or she shall have the right to transmit those data to another Controller without hindrance from the Controller to which the Personal Data have been provided.

    g) Right to Object

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to object, on grounds relating to his or her particular situation, at any time, to processing of Personal Data concerning him or her. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.

    If Solent Sky Services processes Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, the Data Subject shall have the right to object at any time to processing of Personal Data concerning him or her for such marketing.

    h) Automated Individual Decision-making, Including Profiling

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning him or her, or similarly significantly affects him or her.

    i) Right to Withdraw Data Protection Consent

    Each Data Subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to withdraw his or her consent to processing of his or her Personal Data at any time. If the Data Subject wishes to exercise the right to withdraw the consent, he or she may at any time directly contact our Data Protection Officer of Solent Sky Services or another employee of the Controller.

    8. Data Protection for Applications and the Application Procedures

    The data Controller shall collect and process the Personal Data of applicants for the purpose of the processing of the application procedure. The processing may also be carried out electronically. If the data Controller concludes an employment contract with an applicant, the submitted data will be stored for the purpose of processing the employment relationship in compliance with legal requirements. If no employment contract is concluded with the applicant by the Controller, the application documents shall be automatically erased two months after notification of the refusal decision, provided that no other legitimate interests of the Controller are opposed to the erasure.

    9. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Facebook

    On this website, the Controller has integrated components of the enterprise Facebook (Meta). Facebook is a social network. A social network is a place for social meetings on the Internet, an online community, which usually allows users to communicate with each other and interact in a virtual space.

    The operating company of Facebook is Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States. If a person lives outside of the United States or Canada, the Controller is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.

    If the Data Subject is logged in at the same time on Facebook, Facebook detects with every call-up to our website by the Data Subject which specific sub-page was visited. If such a transmission of information to Facebook is not desirable for the Data Subject, then he or she may prevent this by logging off from their Facebook account before a call-up to our website is made.

    10. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Google Analytics (with Anonymisation Function)

    On this website, the Controller has integrated the component of Google Analytics (with the anonymisation function). Google Analytics is a web analytics service. The operator of the Google Analytics component is Google LLC (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.), 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

    For the web analytics through Google Analytics the Controller uses the anonymisation function to ensure IP addresses are truncated before processing. Note: this website may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which replaces Universal Analytics and processes data differently. The anonymisation of IP addresses is enabled by default in GA4.

    The Data Subject may prevent the setting of cookies through our website at any time by means of a corresponding adjustment of the web browser used. In addition, the Data Subject has the possibility of objecting to a collection of data that are generated by Google Analytics by downloading and installing a browser add-on under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

    11. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Google Re-marketing

    On this website, the Controller has integrated Google Re-marketing services. Google Re-marketing is a feature of Google AdWords, which allows an enterprise to display advertising to Internet users who have previously resided on the enterprise's Internet site.

    The Data Subject may object to the interest-based advertising by Google at www.google.de/settings/ads.

    12. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Google AdWords

    On this website, the Controller has integrated Google AdWords. Google AdWords is a service for Internet advertising that allows the advertiser to place ads in Google search engine results and the Google advertising network. The operating company of Google AdWords is Google LLC (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.), 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, United States.

    If a Data Subject reaches our website via a Google ad, a conversion cookie is filed on the information technology system of the Data Subject through Google. A conversion cookie loses its validity after 30 days and is not used to identify the Data Subject.

    13. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Instagram

    On this website, the Controller has integrated components of the service Instagram. Instagram is a service that may be qualified as an audio-visual platform, which allows users to share photos and videos, as well as disseminate such data in other social networks. The operating company of the services offered by Instagram is Instagram LLC, 1 Hacker Way, Building 14 First Floor, Menlo Park, CA, United States.

    Further information and the applicable data protection provisions of Instagram may be retrieved under https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.

    14. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of LinkedIn

    The Controller has integrated components of the LinkedIn Corporation on this website. LinkedIn is a web-based social network that enables users with existing business contacts to connect and to make new business contacts. The operating company of LinkedIn is LinkedIn Corporation, 2029 Stierlin Court Mountain View, CA 94043, United States.

    The applicable privacy policy for LinkedIn is available under https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

    15. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of Twitter

    On this website, the Controller has integrated components of Twitter. Twitter is a multilingual, publicly-accessible micro blogging service on which users may publish and spread so-called 'tweets'. The operating company of Twitter is Twitter, Inc., 1355 Market Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States.

    The applicable data protection provisions of Twitter may be accessed under https://twitter.com/privacy.

    16. Data Protection Provisions About the Application and Use of YouTube

    On this website, the Controller has integrated components of YouTube. YouTube is an Internet video portal that enables video publishers to set video clips and other users free of charge. The operating company of YouTube is YouTube, LLC, 901 Cherry Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066, United States.

    YouTube's data protection provisions, available at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/, provide information about the collection, processing and use of Personal Data by YouTube and Google.

    Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If the processing of Personal Data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the Data Subject is party, the processing is based on Article 6(1) lit. b GDPR. Is our company subject to a legal obligation by which processing of Personal Data is required, such as for the fulfilment of tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR.

    18. The Legitimate Interests Pursued by the Controller or by a Third Party

    Where the processing of Personal Data is based on Article 6(1) lit. f GDPR our legitimate interest is to carry out our business in favour of the well-being of all our employees and the shareholders.

    19. Period for Which the Personal Data Will be Stored

    The criteria used to determine the period of storage of Personal Data is the respective statutory retention period. After expiration of that period, the corresponding data is routinely deleted, as long as it is no longer necessary for the fulfilment of the contract or the initiation of a contract.

    20. Provision of Personal Data as Statutory or Contractual Requirement

    We clarify that the provision of Personal Data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or can also result from contractual provisions (e.g. information on the contractual partner). Sometimes it may be necessary to conclude a contract that the Data Subject provides us with Personal Data, which must subsequently be processed by us. Before Personal Data is provided by the Data Subject, the Data Subject must contact our Data Protection Officer.

    21. Existence of Automated Decision-making

    As a responsible company, we do not use automatic decision-making or profiling.