Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your data
Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our AI Story Generator service.
Last updated: January 31, 2025
Transparency
We clearly explain what data we collect and how we use it to provide you with the best AI story generation experience.
Security
Your personal information and creative works are protected with industry-standard security measures and encryption protocols.
Control
You have full control over your data and stories, including the ability to access, update, or delete your information and creative works.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- • Google Account: Email address and basic profile information from Google OAuth (we do not collect your name, phone number, or other personal details)
- • Story Content: Story ideas, characters, settings, and generated stories you create
- • Preferences: Story genres, themes, and writing preferences you set
- • Communication: Messages you send to our support team
Information We Collect Automatically
- • Usage Data: How you interact with our AI Story Generator service
- • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address (for security and analytics)
- • Cookies: To maintain your login session and remember your preferences
- • AI Generation Logs: Technical logs for service improvement (excluding story content)
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- • Generate AI-powered stories based on your input
- • Save your stories and writing preferences
- • Provide customer support and assistance
- • Process payments for premium features
- • Send important service updates (with your consent)
Service Improvement
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve AI capabilities
- • Develop new story generation features
- • Ensure service security and prevent abuse
- • Monitor system performance and reliability
- • Conduct research to enhance story quality
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information or story content. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our service (payment processing, hosting, analytics)
- • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
Your Story Content Protection
We will never publicly publish or share your generated stories without your explicit permission.Your creative works remain private unless you choose to share them yourself.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- • Access your personal information
- • Update or correct your data
- • Delete your account and data
- • Download your data
Communication Preferences
- • Opt out of marketing communications
- • Manage cookie preferences
- • Control data processing
- • Request data portability
Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security Measures
- • Encryption in transit and at rest
- • Regular security audits
- • Access controls and monitoring
- • Secure data centers
Data Retention
- • Account data: Until account deletion
- • Generated stories: Until you delete them
- • Usage logs: Up to 2 years
- • Communication data: Until opt-out or account deletion
- • AI generation logs: Up to 1 year (technical only)
International Data Transfers
Our service operates globally and may involve transferring your data across international borders. We are committed to protecting your data regardless of where it is processed.
Data Processing Locations
- • Primary Storage: United States (Supabase cloud infrastructure)
- • AI Processing: United States (Google Gemini API services)
- • Authentication: United States (Google OAuth services)
Our Commitment
- • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
- • We work with trusted service providers who maintain high security standards
- • We comply with applicable data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate
- • We regularly review and update our data protection practices
Legal Basis for Transfers
We transfer your data based on: (1) Contract performance to provide you with our AI story generation service, (2) Legitimate interest for service improvement and security, and (3) Your consent when you choose to use our service.
Your Rights
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with specific data protection laws, you have additional rights regarding international data transfers. You can contact us to exercise these rights or learn more about our data protection measures.
Children's Privacy Protection
We take the privacy of children very seriously and comply with applicable children's privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and similar laws in other jurisdictions.
Age Restrictions
- • Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age
- • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- • If you are under 13, please do not use our service or provide any personal information
- • Users between 13-16 may need parental consent depending on their jurisdiction
If We Discover Child Data
- • We will immediately delete any personal information from children under 13
- • We will notify parents if we have collected data from their child
- • We will provide parents with the option to review and delete their child's information
- • We will implement additional safeguards to prevent future collection
Important Notice for Parents
If you believe your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately. We will work with you to address the situation and ensure your child's privacy is protected.
Our Commitment
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and will continue to review and update our practices to ensure compliance with applicable children's privacy laws as they evolve.
Email Communications
We may send you emails in the following circumstances:
Service Communications
- • Account verification and security alerts
- • Important service updates and changes
- • Payment confirmations and billing notices
- • Technical support responses
Optional Communications
- • New feature announcements
- • Writing tips and creative inspiration
- • Community updates and events
- • Product surveys and feedback requests
You can unsubscribe from optional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Service-related communications are essential for account management and cannot be disabled.
Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help and ensure your privacy is protected.