Privacy Policy – “The Secrets I Do (and Don’t) Keep”

Effective Date: April 2025

Alright, let’s talk privacy. Here’s what you need to know about the data I collect, how it’s used, and—most importantly—how I respect your digital space.

 

1. What Information Do I Collect?

When you browse this site, sign up for my emails, or send me a message, I may collect:

🔹 Your name and email address (when you subscribe to updates)

🔹 Your IP address and browser details (to understand how visitors interact with the site)

🔹 Your interactions with my emails (whether you open them, click links, or ignore me completely)

🔹 Any information you voluntarily provide (e.g., if you reply to emails or leave comments)

 

I do not collect sensitive information, and I definitely don’t sell your data to shadowy organisations.

 

2. How Do I Use Your Data?

I use your data to:

✅ Send you emails about my books, short stories, and updates (if you subscribed).

✅ Improve the website (analytics help me see what’s working and what isn’t).

✅ Occasionally share book promotions from other authors I think you’ll like.

✅ Ensure the site runs smoothly and securely.

 

I won’t spam you. If at any point you want out, you’ll find an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email.

 

3. Do I Share Your Data?

I only share your data with a few trusted services that help me run this site:

🔹 Email marketing service – To send emails and manage subscribers.

🔹 Analytics tools – To understand how the site is performing.

🔹 Payment processors (if I ever sell books directly) – To handle secure transactions.

 

I don’t share, sell, or trade your information—no shady deals here.

 

4. Your Rights (Because You’re in Control)

Depending on where you live, you have rights over your data, including:

🔹 Accessing your data – Want to know what info I have on you? Just ask.

🔹 Updating or deleting your data – You can request edits or removal.

🔹 Opting out of emails – There’s always an unsubscribe link, and I won’t take it personally.

🔹 Blocking cookies – Check the Cookie Policy above for details.

 

To make any requests, just email me at mail@simonstanton.com

 

5. How Long Do I Keep Your Data?

I keep your info only as long as necessary to provide the services you signed up for. If you unsubscribe, your email disappears from my list (poof!). If laws require me to keep certain records, I’ll do so, but only as long as necessary.

 

6. Security Measures

I take data protection seriously. My site uses security tools to prevent unauthorised access, and I don’t store sensitive information. But as with anything online, no system is 100% foolproof, so be mindful of what you share.

 

7. Updates to This Policy

If this policy changes, I’ll update it here. If anything major shifts (like a change in how your data is handled), I’ll let you know via email.

 

8. Contact Me

 

If you have questions, concerns, or just want to say hi, you can reach me at:

 

📧 mail@simonstanton.com

📍 37 Westminster Buildings, Theatre Square, Nottingham, United Kingdom

 

🔹 If you want to unsubscribe from emails, click the link in any email I send.

🔹 If you want to delete your data, just ask.

 

Thanks for trusting me with your inbox and your time. Now, back to the stories.

 

🚀 Onward!