Privacy Policy

Introduction

TinyTale Lab ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

We believe in minimal data collection and maximum privacy. We only collect what's necessary to provide you with a magical bedtime story experience.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We use anonymous authentication, which means we do NOT collect:

• Your name or email address
• Your phone number
• Your physical address
• Any personally identifiable information

Story Data

When you create stories, we may collect:

• Character names you enter (e.g., your child's name)
• Story themes and preferences you select
• Generated story content and illustrations
• Your saved stories in your personal library

All story data is stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud account. We do not access or store your story content on our servers.

Usage Information

We may collect anonymous usage data to improve the app:

• App feature usage and interactions
• Crash reports and diagnostic information
• Device type and operating system version
• Language preferences

This data is anonymized and cannot be linked back to you personally.

Payment Information

All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. We do not collect or store your payment information. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle payment data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the minimal information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the app's functionality
• Generate personalized stories based on your inputs
• Process your credit purchases through Apple's payment system
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Send you important app updates and notifications (if you opt in)
• Provide customer support when requested

AI and Story Generation

When you generate a story, we send your story parameters (theme, character name, length, moral lesson, language) to our AI service provider to create the personalized story. This data is:

• Sent securely over encrypted connections
• Used only to generate your specific story
• Not stored permanently by our AI provider
• Not used to train AI models or for any other purpose

The generated story is returned to your device and stored locally or in your iCloud account.

Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data with:

• AI service providers (OpenAI) for story generation
• Analytics services to improve app performance
• Apple for payment processing and app distribution

All third-party services we use are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Children's Privacy

TinyTale Lab is designed for families with children aged 3-10. We take children's privacy very seriously:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
• All content generated is age-appropriate and family-friendly
• We use anonymous authentication to protect children's identities
• Parents maintain full control over all story content and data

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar international regulations.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Stories are stored securely on your device and in your private iCloud account
• We use anonymous authentication to minimize data exposure
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data stored in the app
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your stories from your device or iCloud
• Opt out of analytics and data collection
• Request information about data we may have collected

To exercise these rights or for any privacy concerns, contact us at support@aistorytime.app.

iCloud Storage

If you enable iCloud sync, your stories will be stored in your private iCloud account. This allows you to:

• Access your stories across multiple devices
• Automatically backup your story library
• Restore stories if you get a new device

iCloud data is encrypted and controlled by Apple. We do not have access to your iCloud data. Please review Apple's iCloud Privacy Policy for more information.

Cookies and Tracking

Our mobile app does not use cookies. We use minimal tracking for analytics purposes only, which can be disabled in the app settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: support@aistorytime.app
• Website: https://aistorytime.app

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@aistorytime.app.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of personal information

Note: We do not sell personal information. For requests, contact support@aistorytime.app.