Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Cynthia Jean Brown Literary, LLC
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Cynthia Jean Brown Literary, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and honoring the trust you place in our work—whether you visit our website, join our newsletter, book a consultation, or purchase a product. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
The Cynthia Jean Brown Literary, LLC website collects and uses personal information only for the purposes necessary to operate our business and provide a seamless experience for our visitors, readers, and clients. This section outlines the foundational principles that guide how we manage and protect your data.
Our website may collect personal information when you subscribe to the newsletter, submit a contact form, book a service, purchase a product, or engage with interactive features. We also collect certain technical information automatically—such as device type, browser details, and website usage metrics—so we can maintain site performance and improve user experience.
We use this information to deliver requested services, communicate with you, process payments securely, and support the overall functionality of the website. We do not sell your personal information. Any sharing of data occurs only with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, scheduling, email delivery, analytics, or other operational needs.
We are committed to protecting your information and apply commercially reasonable security measures to safeguard it. However, because privacy regulations vary by location, it is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this website complies with the laws applicable to your region or jurisdiction.
This Privacy Basics section is intended to give you a clear, straightforward understanding of how our website handles personal information before you review the full details in our complete Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing or billing address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Payment information (processed via third-party providers)
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Manuscripts or creative files submitted for services
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Booking details for consultations or editorial sessions
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Messages and inquiries submitted through contact forms
B. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Device type and browser information
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Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
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Cookie and tracking technology data
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Website usage analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
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We use collected information to:
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Process purchases or service bookings
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Deliver email updates, newsletters, and announcements
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Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
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Provide editorial or consulting services
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Improve website performance and user experience
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Maintain internal business and administrative records
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Personalize website functionality or marketing communications
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We do not sell your personal information.
4. Information Sharing
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Data may be shared only with third-party service partners who help us operate this website and our business, including:
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Website hosting providers
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Wix Payments)
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Scheduling platforms (e.g., Wix Bookings, Calendly)
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Email distribution services (e.g., Substack, MailerLite)
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Analytics and traffic-monitoring tools
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These partners may access your information only as needed to perform their services.
We may also share information:
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To comply with legal obligations
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To respond to lawful requests from authorities
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To protect our rights or business operations
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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
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Analyze website performance
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Improve navigation and user experience
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Track engagement and site usage
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Personalize content and recommendations
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You can adjust your cookie settings through your browser.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
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Accessing the personal data we hold about you
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Updating or correcting inaccurate data
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Requesting deletion of your data
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Opting out of email communications
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Requesting information about data usage or sharing
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To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📩 info@cynthiajeanbrown.com
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7. Data Security
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We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to secure your data, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
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This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.
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9. Third-Party Links
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Our website may include links to external sites (such as social media platforms, podcast pages, or partner services). We are not responsible for their practices or policies.
10. Updates to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of these changes.
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11. Contact Information
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If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: