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Last Updated: July 2, 2026
Forty-Sixth Storyworks values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, submit an inquiry, request services, sign up for communications, submit author or project materials, or otherwise interact with Forty-Sixth Storyworks online.
By using this website, submitting information to us, or engaging with our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
We may also collect limited technical and usage information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
This information helps us operate the website, improve user experience, evaluate interest in our services, and maintain the security and functionality of our online presence.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may use collected information to:
We do not sell your personal information.
If you engage Forty-Sixth Storyworks for services, we may collect and use information necessary to prepare, execute, and fulfill Statements of Work, proposals, contracts, invoices, deliverables, timelines, and other project-related documents.
A Statement of Work may include details such as service scope, deliverables, fees, payment schedule, project timeline, client responsibilities, refund provisions, and other engagement-specific terms.
Information provided in connection with a Statement of Work or service agreement will be used to administer the client relationship, deliver the agreed services, communicate project updates, maintain records, and fulfill business or legal obligations.
If you submit manuscript materials, book concepts, proposals, sample chapters, artwork, author biographies, book covers, media materials, testimonials, or other creative or business content, we will use those materials only for legitimate business purposes related to your inquiry, requested services, project evaluation, communication, or agreed engagement.
You retain ownership of the content you provide to us unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement or Statement of Work.
Submitting creative materials does not create a publishing agreement, editorial agreement, agency relationship, partnership, employment relationship, or obligation unless a separate written agreement is signed by the parties.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may work with trusted subcontractors, consultants, contractors, vendors, or third-party service providers to support service delivery, website operations, communications, payment processing, analytics, project management, production, marketing, or administrative functions.
These parties may receive access to limited information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf. We expect such parties to handle information responsibly and maintain appropriate confidentiality and security practices.
If you make a payment for services, certain payment-related information may be collected or processed. This may include billing details, payment method information, transaction records, invoices, receipts, payment status, foreign transaction details, and related financial information.
We may use third-party payment processors or financial platforms to process payments. Forty-Sixth Storyworks does not control the privacy or security practices of third-party payment processors. You are encouraged to review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party payment provider used in connection with a transaction.
Unless otherwise stated in a written agreement, all fees, taxes, reimbursable expenses, payment schedules, late payment provisions, and foreign transaction responsibilities are governed by the applicable Statement of Work, invoice, proposal, or agreement.
If you provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from Forty-Sixth Storyworks, we may use your phone number to send text messages related to project updates, notifications, customer care, service communications, or other relevant information.
Phone numbers collected as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you have consented to receive text messages from Forty-Sixth Storyworks, you may receive messages related to:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication and the nature of your project, inquiry, appointment, or service engagement.
You may receive up to 10 SMS messages per week related to your appointments, project status, or service updates. Across all users, our SMS message frequency may vary depending on business activity and communication needs.
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier's pricing plan. Fees may vary depending on whether messages are sent domestically or internationally.
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Forty-Sixth Storyworks by submitting an online form on our website and checking the SMS consent box, or by otherwise providing express consent where applicable.
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message you receive from us. You may also contact us directly to request removal from our SMS messaging list.
If you need assistance with SMS communications, you may reply "HELP" to any text message you receive from us or contact us directly through our website contact page. If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you may choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. You may opt out at any time by texting "STOP." For assistance, text "HELP" or contact us through our website. SMS consent is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
If you sign up for newsletters, news and updates, book reviews, event announcements, press release updates, media notices, press features, magazine ad opportunities, or other communications, we may use your email address to send those communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
We may still send non-marketing communications related to active projects, payments, agreements, service updates, legal notices, or administrative matters.
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, evaluate traffic, support marketing efforts, and improve user experience.
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being used. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Our website may link to third-party websites, social media pages, payment processors, scheduling tools, email platforms, media platforms, or other external resources.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, terms, or policies of third-party websites or platforms. Your use of third-party platforms is governed by their own policies and terms.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks understands that client, author, manuscript, business, financial, and project-related information may be sensitive or confidential.
We take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information disclosed to us in connection with inquiries, projects, Statements of Work, agreements, and service engagements.
Confidentiality obligations may also be governed by a separate written agreement or Statement of Work. Unless otherwise stated in writing, confidentiality obligations shall survive for two years after the termination or completion of the applicable engagement.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.
However, no method of online transmission, digital communication, or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide services, maintain records, comply with legal, tax, accounting, or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, or protect our legitimate business interests.
Project-related, payment-related, and agreement-related records may be retained for business, legal, accounting, or compliance purposes.
We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:
We do not sell personal information. SMS consent information and phone numbers collected for SMS purposes are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or limitations on the use of your personal information.
You may also:
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.