Audio Tales ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Audio Tales (the "App"). The App allows users to create and manage digital books by adding book details, images, and pages locally on their device, and to listen to book content in audio form using text-to-speech functionality. All data is stored exclusively on your device and is not transmitted to any servers or third parties.

By using the App, you agree to collect and use information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

 Information We Collect

The App does not collect any personal information from you automatically. All data processed by the App is provided by you voluntarily and stored locally on your device. This includes:

• Book Data: Book names, optional thumbnail images, and page images or PDFs that you upload or capture within the App. This data is used solely to create and display your books within the App.

• Device Permissions: To function properly, the App may request the following permissions:

  • Camera Access: To allow you to take pictures of book pages.

  • Storage Access: To enable selecting images from your gallery or PDFs from local storage.

  • No Internet Access Required: The App operates offline, and no data is sent over the internet.

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, location, or device identifiers. There are no user accounts, logins, or cloud syncing features in the App.

How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used exclusively within the App to:

• Create and manage your book library on your device.

• Display book pages in a pager view.

• Convert text from pages to audio using device-based text-to-speech (no external services are used).

• Allow customization such as audio playback speed and page deletion.

All processing happens locally on your device. We do not use your data for advertising, analytics, or any other purpose.

Sharing Your Information

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your information with any third parties. Since all data is stored locally, it remains under your control and is not transmitted to us or anyone else.

Data Storage and Security

All data you add to the App (book names, images, PDFs) is stored securely on your device's local storage. We recommend that you protect your device with a passcode or biometric authentication to safeguard your data. If you uninstall the App, all data will be permanently deleted from your device.

We take reasonable measures to ensure the App is secure, but no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device.

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information to the App should contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

The App does not integrate with any third-party services, APIs, or analytics tools. It uses only built-in device features for text-to-speech and image handling.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, if applicable, through a notice in the App. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: bhatimanishkumar7@gmail.com. This Privacy Policy applies only to the App and not to any third-party websites or services that may be linked (though the App does not contain external links).

Google Play Console Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with Google Play Console's data safety and user privacy requirements. We have addressed the following key points:

• Clear and concise language: The policy is written clearly and understandably.

• Transparency: The policy discloses the types of information collected, how it is used, and how it is protected.

• User consent: The policy obtains user consent for data collection and processing.

• Data security: The policy outlines the security measures implemented to protect user data.

• User rights: The policy acknowledges users' rights to delete their personal information.

By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that Audio Tales meets Google Play Console's data safety and user privacy standards.