Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [2024-09-05]
This Privacy Policy explains how Story Wisp AI, developed by Kalahanova Yuliia ("Service Provider"), collects, uses, and protects your information while using our mobile application ("Application"). By using the Application, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
User-Provided Information
We collect information that you provide voluntarily, including:
Name and gender: For generating personalized stories.
Email address: Required when signing in via Google/Apple.
Payment information: Managed through third-party payment processors (Google/Apple) for in-app purchases.
Firebase Services
We use Firebase services for:
Firebase Auth: For user authentication.
Firebase Firestore Database and Firebase Storage: To securely store user-related data, including preferences and story generation data.
Third-Party Services
We use OpenAI to generate stories and moderate user inputs (name and gender) for harmful or abusive content before story creation.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and use your data to:
Generate personalized stories based on user input.
Moderate content for safety using OpenAI’s Moderation API.
Authenticate users via Google/Apple and manage their accounts.
Process in-app purchases for additional story generation.
We do not track user behavior such as button clicks or collect data like IP addresses or precise locations.
3. Parental Consent (COPPA & GDPR)
This app is intended for parental use. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not knowingly collecting personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. In the European Union (EU), we comply with GDPR, requiring parental consent for users under 16.
4. Data Sharing
We share data with third parties only for the purpose of delivering our services, including:
Google/Apple: For authentication and in-app purchase processing.
Firebase: For data storage and account management.
OpenAI: For story generation and input moderation.
We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and COPPA.
5. In-App Purchases
The Application offers in-app purchases that allow users to buy additional story generation attempts. All payments are processed through Google Play or Apple’s in-app purchase systems, depending on the platform. No payment details are stored by us.
Parents are responsible for making purchases, and we encourage parents to supervise their child’s use of the app to prevent unauthorized transactions. For more information on refunds or payment-related issues, please consult Google Play or Apple’s respective policies.
6. Data Retention
Anonymous Users: If you use the app without signing in, your data will be deleted when you uninstall the Application. After uninstalling, previously generated stories cannot be recovered.
Signed-in Users: For users who sign in via Google/Apple, your data (including stories) is retained and accessible even after uninstallation. Upon reinstalling the app and signing in, your previously generated stories will be restored.
You may request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at kalahanovayuliia@gmail.com. We will process your request within 30 days, as per GDPR regulations.
7. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure data storage, to protect your data. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
8. User Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, users have the right to:
Access their personal data.
Correct any inaccuracies.
Request deletion of their data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at kalahanovayuliia@gmail.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent, in compliance with COPPA. If a parent believes their child has provided personal information without their consent, they may contact us to have the data removed.
10. Firebase Crashlytics for Analytics
The Application uses Firebase Crashlytics solely for crash reporting and improving app stability. We do not use any additional analytics tools or track user behavior for advertising purposes.
11. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through in-app notifications or email. Continued use of the Application after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at kalahanovayuliia@gmail.com.