Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Brunn Agency AB (“Brunn Agency”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the GDPR.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites, and they are not governed by this Privacy Policy.

Who is responsible for your personal data?

Data Controller:

Brunn Agency AB, Reg. no. 559544-0743, Nötskrikevägen 10, 135 68 Tyresö, Sweden. Email: jenni@brunnagency.se. Phone: +46 70 236 70 14

Please contact us using the details above if you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights.

What Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide to us

This may include:

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)

  • Professional information (e.g. representation status, publishing history)

  • Manuscripts, proposals, and related submission materials

  • Correspondence and communication preferences

Submission materials are handled confidentially and will not be shared without your consent unless required for representation or contractual purposes.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, limited technical information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please see the Cookie section below.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We process personal data for purposes such as:

  • Literary representation and rights management

  • Communication with authors, publishers, translators, and partners

  • Reviewing submissions and responding to enquiries

  • Maintaining professional relationships and business records

  • Complying with legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Legitimate interest – conducting literary agency activities and maintaining professional contacts

  • Contractual necessity – fulfilling representation or cooperation agreements

  • Consent – where explicitly provided (e.g. newsletters)

  • Legal obligation – compliance with applicable law

Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data where necessary to:

  • fulfil contractual obligations (e.g. with publishers, co-agents, or rights partners)

  • operate our business effectively

  • comply with legal requirements.

We may share data with trusted service providers who assist with functions such as:

  • IT and website hosting

  • communications and CRM systems

  • accounting, administration, or promotional services.

These providers act solely on our behalf under data processing agreements and may only process data according to our instructions. We do not authorise independent use of your personal data.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

We may disclose personal data where required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation.

International Transfers

Because we work internationally, personal data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with data protection law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • fulfilling contractual obligations

  • maintaining professional relationships

  • complying with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

  • resolving disputes or enforcing agreements.

Typical retention periods:

  • Submissions: generally up to 12 months unless collaboration develops

  • Author agreements and related records: duration of the agreement plus legally required retention

  • Business contacts: retained while relevant unless removal is requested.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish supervisory authority (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten). Contact details are available via their official website.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to support website functionality and improve user experience.

We may use:

  • Essential cookies required for site functionality

  • Analytics cookies to understand website usage (where consent is provided).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via any cookie consent tools provided on the website. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated date clearly stated.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal data is processed, please contact:

Jenni Brunn
Brunn Agency AB
Email: jenni@brunnagency.se
Phone: +46 70 236 70 14

Last updated: 2026-02-19