Mangus Literary Group — Last updated: August 5, 2026
Mangus Literary Group (“MLG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit mangusliterarygroup.com (the “Site”), submit a query or manuscript, subscribe to our newsletter or Substack, or otherwise interact with us.
Information you provide to us:
Information collected automatically:
We use the information we collect to:
Materials submitted for query or representation consideration are treated as confidential business communications. We do not sell, publish, or distribute unsolicited submissions to third parties except as necessary to evaluate the work (e.g., internal review by MLG staff) or, with your consent, to submit your work to publishers, editors, or other industry contacts on your behalf.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand how visitors use it. Details on the categories of cookies we use, and how to manage your preferences, are set out in our Cookie Policy.
We retain personal information and submission materials for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain business records, and comply with legal obligations. Query submissions we decline to represent are retained for a limited period and then deleted or anonymized.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process personal data in accordance with the GDPR/UK GDPR, relying on legitimate interests, consent, or contractual necessity as the legal basis for processing, as applicable.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
The Site is not directed to individuals under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (including our Substack, social media, and partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be indicated by posting an updated version on the Site.
Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices can be directed to:
Mangus Literary Group
Attn: Privacy Inquiries
[Business email address]
[Business mailing address, if applicable]
Terms of Service
Mangus Literary Group — Last updated: August 5, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of mangusliterarygroup.com (the “Site”), operated by Mangus Literary Group (“MLG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, submitting a query, or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
Mangus Literary Group is a literary agency representing nonfiction authors — including founders, executives, athletes, and public figures — in connection with book proposals, manuscripts, and related publishing opportunities.
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
Submitting a query, manuscript, or proposal through the Site does not create an agency relationship, guarantee review, or obligate MLG to respond. All submissions are reviewed at MLG’s discretion. Submitting materials does not create an attorney-client, fiduciary, or exclusive relationship of any kind unless and until a signed representation agreement is executed between you and MLG.
You represent and warrant that any material you submit is your own original work (or that you hold the necessary rights to submit it), does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property or other rights, and does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or infringing content.
MLG evaluates submissions on a selective basis. Nothing on the Site, in our communications, or in our marketing materials constitutes a guarantee of representation, publication, sale, or any particular business or financial outcome. Publishing outcomes depend on numerous factors outside MLG’s control, including market conditions and the independent decisions of publishers and other third parties.
Clients formally represented by MLG are governed by the terms of their individual representation agreement, which takes precedence over these Terms with respect to the scope of representation, commissions, and related matters. These Terms govern your general use of the Site.
Certain services offered by MLG or its affiliated entities (including editorial, agent-readiness, or publishing services) may be offered for a fee under separate agreements or service terms. Fees, deliverables, and refund terms for such services will be set out in the applicable service agreement or invoice.
All content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to MLG and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
We do not claim ownership of manuscripts, proposals, or other creative works you submit to us. Submitting your work to MLG does not transfer any ownership or intellectual property rights in that work to us.
The Site may link to third-party websites, including our Substack publication and social media profiles. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Nothing on the Site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or publishing-contract advice. You should consult qualified professionals regarding your specific circumstances before making decisions about representation, contracts, or publication.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MLG and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless MLG and its affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms, your submission of infringing or unlawful material, or your misuse of the Site.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which MLG is organized, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. [Insert governing state, e.g., “the State of [X],” once finalized.]
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about these Terms can be directed to:
Mangus Literary Group
[Business email address]
[Business mailing address, if applicable]
Cookie Policy
Mangus Literary Group — Last updated: August 5, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Mangus Literary Group (“MLG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on mangusliterarygroup.com (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how the site is used. Similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and local storage) may serve related purposes and are covered by this policy.
Strictly Necessary Cookies — Required for the Site to function properly, for example enabling secure form submissions (queries, contact forms) and maintaining basic site security. These cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Analytics/Performance Cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (pages visited, time on page, navigation paths) so we can improve content and performance. These may be set by tools such as Google Analytics.
Functionality Cookies — Remember choices you make on the Site (such as display preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies — May be used to track visits across websites and measure the effectiveness of our content or campaigns, including newsletter and Substack promotion. We currently use these in a limited capacity, if at all; this section will be updated if that changes.
Third-Party Cookies — Embedded content, such as Substack subscription widgets, social media embeds, or video players, may set their own cookies, governed by the relevant third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.
Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect Site functionality, such as form submissions.
Cookie banner/consent tool: If the Site displays a cookie consent banner, you can use it to accept or decline non-essential cookie categories. You may change your preferences at any time by reopening the cookie preferences tool or clearing your browser cookies for this site.
Analytics opt-out: Where we use Google Analytics, you can opt out using Google’s Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by adjusting your ad-personalization settings through your Google account.
Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. Because there is no industry-standard way to respond to these signals, our Site does not currently respond to them differently.
Cookies remain on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their type — session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be directed to:
Mangus Literary Group
[Business email address]