Spanish Slate Quarries Ltd (SSQ) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:
- UK GDPR
- EU GDPR (where applicable)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR),/li>
- ISO 27001, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST CSF standards. (adherence not certified)
This notice explains how SSQ collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you interact with our websites, products, and services.
1. Data Controller
Controller: Spanish Slate Quarries Ltd (SSQ)
Address: 301 Elveden Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7SS
Email: info@ssq.co.uk
Phone: 020 8961 7725
Data Protection Lead: Murad El-Helw.
EU Representative: Murad El-Helw
2. Categories of Personal Data
We may collect:
- Identity and contact details (name, address, email, phone number)
- Technical and device data (IP address, browser type)
- Customer and transactional data
- Supplier and contractor data
- CPD registration and attendance data
- Website analytics and cookie-related data
- Information provided during product demonstrations or meetings (recordings/transcriptions with prior consent)
3. How We Collect Data
- Website forms (e.g., www.ssqgroup.com)
- Email, phone, LinkedIn, social media
- Surveys, tradeshows, onsite visits
- CPD registration
- Supplier documentation
- Analytics tools
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
- Contract
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests
- Consent (where required under PECR)
5. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data will only be processed when we have a lawful basis. We use it to:
- Respond to enquiries and fulfil orders
- Manage supplier relationships
- Administer CPD events
- Improve websites and services
- Send newsletters and promotional emails (with opt-out options)
- Conduct market research
- Comply with legal obligations
6. Retention
Data is retained in line with legal, financial, and contractual requirements:
- Customer data: 6 years
- CPD data: 3 years unless renewed
- Supplier data: Contract term + 3 years
- Recruitment data: 12 months (unsuccessful), 7 years post-employment (successful)
- Analytics: per cookie schedule
After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted. If technical limitations prevent full deletion, SSQ applies measures to prevent further use.
7. Cookies & IP Addresses
We collect IP addresses and use cookies for:
- Website performance and personalization
- Session management for SSQ Dashboard users You can refuse cookies via browser settings, but some features may not function.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- IT service providers
- Delivery partners
- Professional advisers
- In case of legal obligations or business transfers All third parties are bound by GDPR-compliant agreements.
9. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EU:
- SSQ uses Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), UK Addendum, or IDTA.
- Copies of SCCs available upon request.
10. Security Measures
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Encryption (in transit and at rest)
- Secure backups and configuration
- Supplier security reviews
11. Your Rights
You have rights under GDPR:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Portability
- Objection To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ssq.co.uk
12. Updates
This notice may be updated periodically. The latest version will be available on our website.
Contact
Email: info@ssq.co.uk
Phone: 020 8961 7725
ICO Registration: ZC101530
Testimonials
The quality and strength were there, the colour was similar to indigenous Welsh slate and its ‘traditional’ look was in keeping with the surrounding community. In fact, as I had used it on my own Edwardian house, I knew it was a good slate!
Julian Bohling, OSP Architecture
Testimonials
With the roofs being such a visible feature, the choice of roofing slate was a significant decision. We involved the roofing contractor at an early stage in the selection process and they recommended SSQ’s Del Carmen Blue-black slates. Although it’s not an indigenous slate, it is an excellent match for the originals and, having used Spanish slate on other projects, we know the quality is there.
Richard Thorpe, Ridge and Partners LLP
Testimonials
SSQ Rocaber Blue-grey slate was actually chosen at the initial design-concept stage. A natural slate roof was in keeping with the traditional local architecture.
Tom Ewan, Architect at Model Developments
Testimonials
With so many ‘interested parties’ the local planners set their minds on a natural slate roof at a very early stage of the project and, from this starting point, we needed something that would satisfy a number of technical and aesthetic requirements – SSQ Domiz blue-grey, was the one chosen for use to compliment the local ‘Shere Green’ colour.
Ben Hunt, Total Project Integration
Testimonials
We specified SSQ First Domiz Blue-grey roofing slate for both technical and aesthetic reasons:its strength and quality gives the performance needed and its cold, hard, colour provides a dramatic foil to the rich warmth of the western red cedar walls.
Mark Webber, Architect, Nichols Brown Webber
Testimonials
It is a very attractive development and we needed something equally attractive and of equally high quality for the roofing material. SSQ Del Carmen slate is top quality, and we liked the colour and texture. What’s more, it is very good value. I’d have no hesitation choosing it again.
Mr Keith Wills, Clancy's Building Manager
Testimonials
Everyone liked Sarria: the client was delighted with its appearance and its consistency made it easy to cut and lay.
Gary Lambert, Complete Roofing Contractors
Testimonials
SSQ Matacouta slate was chosen as the most sympathetic option. Its consistency and competitive price make it a clear winner over indigenous slates.
Historic Scotland
Testimonials
The choice of SSQ Del Carmen was made easier after confirmation that it had gained approval for use in the Welsh National Parks as an alternative to indigenous materials. We were also pleased with the level of technical, design and on-site support we received from SSQ.
The Hafod Renewal Office
Testimonials
It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your time and a wonderfully informative CPD.
The whole team really enjoyed it, and you definitely conveyed your passion and knowledge of your products!
I would say I will keep SSQ in mind for future projects, but they always have been. However, I have definitely left with a need to utilise more slate in my design work!
Michael Clifton BSc ACIAT - Oakbridge Bespoke Homes Ltd
Testimonials
Being both high quality and cost-effective, Matacouta slate from SSQ is proving very popular with specifiers and contractors alike for refurbishment as well as for new build projects.
Mr Roy Clark, Baxter Clark and Paul
Testimonials
The choice of slates was made easier due to the quality of product you provide and the support of Gary Firth throughout the process – which I much appreciate. Gary is a good ambassador for your company.
Pat Murray, Senior Project Engineer, Alvance Group
