Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 13, 2026

Storyhouse Literary (“Storyhouse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, apply to work with us, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with Storyhouse.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your first and last name;
• Your email address;
• Your phone number, if provided;
• Information included in a contact form, application, or message;
• Details about you, your book, business, platform, or professional goals;
• Manuscripts, proposals, writing samples, or other materials you choose to submit;
• Billing and transaction information when you purchase services; and
• Any other information you choose to share with us.

Please do not submit highly sensitive personal information through a general website form.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

• Your IP address;
• Browser and device type;
• Operating system;
• Referring website;
• Pages visited and time spent on the website;
• Approximate geographic location; and
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

This information helps us maintain, secure, and understand how visitors use the website.

How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and applications;
• Evaluate whether Storyhouse may be a good fit for your project;
• Provide and administer our services;
• Communicate with current and prospective clients;
• Process payments and maintain business records;
• Send newsletters or marketing communications when you have requested or consented to them;
• Improve our website, offerings, and communications;
• Protect the security and integrity of our website and business;
• Prevent fraud or misuse;
• Comply with legal obligations; and
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

We will not use manuscripts, proposals, or other submitted creative materials to train artificial-intelligence models without your express permission.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise agree to receive marketing communications, we may send you news, essays, resources, or information about Storyhouse’s services.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in an email or contacting us at letters@storyhouselit.com. You may still receive nonpromotional communications related to an inquiry, transaction, or active client relationship.

How We Share Information

We may share personal information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and business, including providers of:

• Website hosting and form processing;
• Email and communication services;
• Payment processing;
• Scheduling and client management;
• Data storage and document collaboration;
• Analytics and website security; and
• Legal, accounting, and other professional services.

These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for us and are subject to their own privacy and security obligations.

We may also disclose information:

• With your permission or at your direction;
• When reasonably necessary to comply with law, legal process, or a government request;
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Storyhouse or others;
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, or sale of all or part of the business; or
• To investigate suspected fraud, security issues, or violations of our Terms & Conditions.

Storyhouse does not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Submitting materials does not authorize us to share your work with literary agents, publishers, media organizations, or other outside parties unless you have given us permission or that sharing is covered by a separate written agreement.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand website performance, and protect against fraud or misuse.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.

If we introduce advertising cookies or nonessential analytics technologies, we may provide additional notice or consent options where required by law.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, social-media platforms, or services. Storyhouse does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to inquiries, providing services, maintaining business and tax records, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and our relationship with you. When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely archive it.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information;
• Request deletion of certain information;
• Object to or restrict certain uses of your information;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Request a portable copy of certain information; or
• Appeal the denial of a privacy request where applicable.

To make a request, email letters@storyhouselit.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.

You will not be discriminated against for exercising an applicable privacy right.

International Visitors

Storyhouse is based in the United States. If you access the website from another country, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Those countries may have different data-protection laws than your country of residence. Where required, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Children’s Privacy

This website and Storyhouse’s services are intended for adults and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, contact:

Storyhouse Literary
[letters@storyhouselit.com

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