Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 March 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Maven Literary Management (‘we,’ ‘our,’ ‘us’). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our services, including our website, submissions, communications, and other activities related to our literary agency.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services or provide us with your personal information.

2. About Us

We are a company registered in the UK under company number 16252348 with our registered address as set out below.

You can contact us as follows:

1. FAO: Amanda Harris

2. Address: c/o Maven Literary Management, Acre House, 11/15 William Road, London, NW1 3ER

3. Email: info@mavenliterary.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

  • Professional information (e.g., biography, writing samples, publication history).

  • Payment information (if applicable, for contracts or transactions).

3.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, IP address, device information, and browsing behaviour on our website.

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 for more details).

3.3 Information from Third Parties

  • We may receive information about you from third parties, such as publishers, editors, or other industry professionals, in connection with our services.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To evaluate and respond to manuscript submissions, queries, and other communications.

  • To negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, and payments.

  • To communicate with you about our services, industry news, and updates.

  • To improve our website, services, and user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

  • With publishers, editors, or other industry professionals as part of our representation services.

  • With third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., IT support, payment processors, co-agents).

  • If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your information, subject to legal obligations.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mavenliterary.com

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

10. International Transfers

If you are located outside the UK, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@mavenliterary.com

14. Changes to our privacy notice

We reserve the right to change this privacy notice at any time. If we make material changes to how we treat our users’ personal data, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law. The date the privacy policy was last revised is identified at the top of this page. You are responsible for periodically visiting our Website and this privacy policy to check for any changes.

Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of any amendment of this privacy policy. If you reject any amendments to this privacy policy, we may still hold your PD on file, to adhere to applicable law.