Privacy Policy

Privacy disclaimer

Cinder & Brook ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data collected through our website. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you access our services, submit inquiries, or interact with our website, in compliance with applicable laws, including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).

Privacy Policy - the basics

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you.

Contact & Inquiry Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any project or manuscript details provided via our contact or consultation forms.
Professional & Creative Information: Information submitted regarding creative portfolios, manuscripts, author bios, or business representation inquiries.
Technical & Device Data: IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, referring URLs, and website interactions collected automatically via cookies and standard analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

Responding to client inquiries, booking requests, and representation pitches.
Providing talent management, literary packaging, and creative consulting services.
Operating, maintaining, analyzing, and improving website functionality and security.
Delivering relevant updates, agency news, and promotional communications (with opt-out capabilities).
Complying with applicable legal obligations and enforcing our contractual terms.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

Cinder & Brook does not sell your personal data. We do not process personal data for targeted advertising or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

We may disclose information to:

Service Providers & Contractors: Trusted vendors assisting with web hosting, analytics, email delivery, and customer relationship management under strict confidentiality obligations.
Legal Compliance: Authorities when required by subpoena, court order, or applicable law to protect our legal rights, property, or safety.

4. Your Texas Privacy Rights (TDPSA)

Under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Texas residents have specific rights regarding their personal data:

Right to Access: Confirm whether we are processing your personal data and obtain access to that data.
Right to Correct: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal data provided by or obtained about you.
Right to Data Portability: Obtain a portable, readily usable copy of your personal data.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data, targeted advertising, or profiling (though Cinder & Brook does not engage in these practices).
Right to Appeal: If we decline to take action regarding your privacy request, you have the right to appeal our decision within a reasonable time frame.

To exercise any of these rights, submit a verified request to:

Email: info@cinderandbrook.com

Subject Line: Texas Privacy Rights Request

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the volume and nature of personal data to protect against unauthorized access, destruction, or disclosure. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website and management services are directed toward adults, professionals, and creators over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in our legal obligations or business operations. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Information

For questions, privacy requests, or appeals concerning this policy, please reach out to:

Cinder & Brook

Email:info@cinderandbrook.com

Location: Texas, USA