Roses are red 

Violets are blue 

Everything here is mine 

And I would quite like it to stay that way too.

If in doubt, ask... 

It avoids complications.

All proper legal stuff is below:

Privacy, Cookies and Website Terms

Effective date:  April 2026

Who runs this website

This website is operated by Simon C Young and hosted ny Ionos.

If you need to contact me about this website or about your personal information, please email:

simon@simon-young.org

What is this website for?

This is an author's website. It exists to promote my books, share updates about current and upcoming work, and give readers or professional contacts a way to get in touch.

What information I may collect:

I mainly collect the information you choose to send me, such as:

• your name
• your email address
• any message you choose to send

The website or hosting provider may also process limited technical data automatically to keep the site secure and working properly.

How I use your information:

I use information to:

• reply to messages and enquiries
• send book updates only if you have asked for them
• keep the website secure and working properly
• deal with spam, misuse, or technical issues
• understand basic website performance where appropriate

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

Why I am allowed to use it:

I use personal information because I have a legitimate interest in operating my author website, replying to genuine enquiries, and protecting the site.

If you sign up to receive book updates, I use your information on the basis of your consent.

Book updates:

If you choose to receive updates about a book or future releases, I will use your email address to send those updates.

You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to an email or contacting me directly at the address above.

I will not add you to a mailing list unless you have clearly asked to be added.

Who I share information with

I may share information with service providers who help run the website, such as:

• website hosting providers
• email providers
• website support or security services

I may also share information if I am legally required to do so.

Cookies and similar technologies:

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to make the site work, improve security, and help with performance. I have no control over that.

Some of these may be set by the website platform or hosting provider.

Where cookies or similar tools are strictly necessary for the website to function, they may be used without consent.

If the site uses non-essential analytics, tracking, or third-party tools that require consent, you will be given that choice separately.

How long I keep information

I keep messages and contact details only for as long as reasonably necessary to deal with the enquiry, send requested updates, maintain records, or protect the website from misuse.

If you ask not to receive further book updates, I will stop sending them.

Your rights

You may have the right to:

• ask for a copy of the personal information I hold about you - But I will only save your email address and name and what you asked about.
• ask for inaccurate information to be corrected - fair enough, right?
• ask for your information to be deleted - yep.
• object to certain uses of your information - of course.
• withdraw consent where consent is the basis for using it - I agree.

If you want to do any of that, please email me at the address above.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact me first.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

External links

This website may contain links to other websites, such as retailers, publishers, or third-party pages. Once you leave this site, I am not responsible for how those websites handle your information.

Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website belongs to Simon C Young or is used with permission.

You may view the site for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not copy, republish, or commercially use material from this website without prior written permission, except where lawful fair dealing applies.

Accuracy

I try to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date, but I do not guarantee that everything will always be complete, current, or error-free. Book details, covers, release dates, and retailer information may change.