Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Literary Scout Agency ("Literary Scout Agency," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through www.literary-scoutagency.com ("Website") and any services, products, communications, or applications provided by Literary Scout Agency (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains:

What information we collect
How we use personal information
How we protect personal information
When and why information may be disclosed
Your privacy rights and choices
How SMS communications and consent are managed

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through our Website and Services and does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked from our Website.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be associated with an individual.

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Mobile or telephone number
Mailing address
Billing address
Account credentials
Communication preferences
Marketing preferences
Profile information
Information voluntarily submitted through forms, inquiries, consultations, or service requests

We collect this information when you:

Contact us
Submit an inquiry
Request information about our services
Register for an account
Schedule a consultation
Purchase or request services
Subscribe to communications
Participate in surveys, promotions, or events

Financial Information

When purchasing services, payment-related information may be collected through secure third-party payment processors.

This information may include:

Payment method information
Billing address
Transaction records
Payment confirmation information

We do not store complete credit card or debit card information on our servers.

Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Referring websites
Date and time of access
Website performance and diagnostic information

Website Usage Information

We may collect information regarding how visitors interact with our Website, including:

Pages viewed
Navigation activity
Time spent on pages
Link interactions
General usage patterns

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

Provide requested services
Process transactions
Manage client relationships
Schedule consultations
Facilitate communications

Customer Support

Respond to questions and inquiries
Resolve customer concerns
Provide assistance regarding services

Website Improvement

Improve Website performance
Enhance user experience
Analyze usage trends
Develop and improve Services

Administrative and Legal Purposes

Maintain account records
Verify identity
Enforce agreements
Detect fraud and security incidents
Comply with legal obligations

Communications

We may use contact information to send:

Service-related communications
Appointment confirmations and reminders
Account notifications
Customer support responses
Promotional communications, where permitted by law

You may opt out of promotional communications at any time.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our Website may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

These technologies help us:

Operate the Website
Improve functionality
Remember user preferences
Analyze traffic and trends
Measure communication effectiveness

Most web browsers allow users to remove or disable cookies. Certain Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

SMS COMMUNICATIONS

SMS Program Description

Literary Scout Agency may communicate with authors, publishers, literary agents, clients, and other contacts through SMS messaging regarding:

Consultation scheduling
Appointment reminders
Project updates
Submission status notifications
Event reminders
Customer support
Service-related notifications
Account-related communications
Other business-related communications

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply.

SMS Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Literary Scout Agency.

SMS consent may be collected through:

Website forms
Service agreements
Registration forms
Written consent
Customer requests
Other legally compliant opt-in methods

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing products or services.

MOBILE INFORMATION AND SMS DATA PROTECTION

No Transfer of Consumer Data

Literary Scout Agency does not sell, rent, transfer, share, disclose, distribute, or otherwise provide consumer data to external organizations for marketing, promotional, advertising, analytics, or independent business purposes.

This restriction specifically includes:

Mobile phone numbers
SMS opt-in records
SMS consent records
Text messaging registration information
SMS communication history
Consumer personal information collected in connection with SMS programs

Limited Service Provider Access

Consumer data, including phone numbers and SMS consent information, may be made available only to contracted service providers when strictly necessary for delivering services on behalf of Literary Scout Agency.

Examples include:

SMS platform providers
Website hosting providers
Customer support platforms
Payment processors
Technology and security vendors

Such access is limited to the minimum information necessary to perform contracted services.

Service Provider Restrictions

All contracted service providers are required to:

Use personal information solely for providing services to Literary Scout Agency
Maintain appropriate confidentiality obligations
Maintain industry-standard security measures
Protect consumer information from unauthorized access or disclosure
Refrain from selling consumer information
Refrain from sharing consumer information with unauthorized third parties
Refrain from using information for their own marketing purposes
Refrain from using information for advertising purposes
Refrain from using information for analytics unrelated to providing services for Literary Scout Agency
Refrain from retaining information longer than necessary to provide services

Service providers may not use, disclose, process, share, transfer, or retain consumer information for any purpose other than delivering services on behalf of Literary Scout Agency.

SMS Opt-Out

You may stop receiving text messages at any time by replying:

STOP

Once processed, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you provide new consent.

SMS Help

For assistance, reply:

HELP

or contact:

admin@literaryscoutagency.com

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We do not sell personal information.

We may disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share personal information with trusted service providers that help us operate our business and deliver services.

These providers may only access information as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually restricted from using information for their own purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Respond to legal requests
Protect rights and property
Prevent fraud or abuse
Investigate security incidents
Enforce agreements

Corporate Transactions

If Literary Scout Agency undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred in accordance with applicable law and subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

With Your Consent

We may disclose information when you specifically direct or authorize us to do so.

DATA SECURITY

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against:

Unauthorized access
Unauthorized disclosure
Misuse
Alteration
Destruction
Loss

These safeguards include appropriate access controls, encrypted communications where applicable, monitoring procedures, and security practices designed to protect information under our control.

Although we take reasonable steps to protect personal information, no method of storage or transmission can guarantee absolute security.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide Services
Fulfill contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Maintain required business records

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise disposed of according to our retention policies.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly take reasonable steps to delete it.

If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact:

admin@literaryscoutagency.com

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including rights to:

Know what personal information is collected
Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Exercise privacy rights without discrimination

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Delete personal information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Submit complaints to applicable regulatory authorities

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

DO NOT CALL REQUESTS

If you would prefer not to receive sales or marketing-related phone calls from Literary Scout Agency, you may request placement on our internal Do Not Call List by emailing:

admin@literaryscoutagency.com

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users should review applicable privacy policies before providing information to those websites.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

If you access our Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed within the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the revised version will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website or Services following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our SMS communications, please contact the message sender directly using the contact information provided in the message you received. Consumers may reach out with questions about privacy practices, SMS communications, or related concerns; please contact:

Literary Scout Agency
Website: https://www.literary-scoutagency.com

Terms and Conditions: https://www.literaryscoutagency.com/terms-and-conditions

Email: admin@literaryscoutagency.com

SMS Support: Reply HELP
SMS Opt-Out: Reply STOP at any time.