Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29 July 2026

Who I am

This website is operated by James Russell.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, you can contact me at:

Email: jamesrrussell2@gmail.com

What information I collect

If you contact me through this website or request a sample of Poison Sky, I may collect:

Your name
Your email address
Any information you choose to include in your message

I only collect information that you choose to provide.

How I use your information

Your information is used to:

Respond to your enquiry
Send you the material you've requested
Contact you if I have relevant updates about my writing, where you've indicated you'd like to receive them

I won't send unsolicited marketing emails, and I won't use your information for any purpose other than those described here.

How your information is stored

This website is hosted by Squarespace, and contact form submissions are processed and stored using Squarespace's services. Squarespace acts as a data processor on my behalf.

You can read more about how Squarespace handles personal data in the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

Sharing your information

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

Your information will only be shared where necessary to operate this website or where required by law.

Your rights

If you are in the UK or European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you
Ask me to correct inaccurate information
Request that I delete your personal information
Object to or restrict how your information is processed
Withdraw your consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address above.

Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and can also be used to improve the user experience.

How this website uses cookies

This website uses cookies provided by Squarespace to ensure the site functions correctly.

If website analytics are enabled, cookies may also be used to understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it over time.

Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. If non-essential cookies are used, you'll be given the opportunity to accept or reject them through the cookie banner when you first visit the site.

More information

For more information about how Squarespace uses cookies, please refer to Squarespace's documentation.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to get in touch.