At StorySeeds, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign up using Google OAuth, we collect your name and email address to create and manage your account.

Children's Profiles

We collect the names and optional avatar selections for children's storyteller profiles. We do not collect any personally identifiable information about children beyond what is necessary for the service.

Story Content

Audio recordings and generated comic content are stored securely and associated with your account. You maintain ownership of all story content you create.

Usage Data

We collect anonymized usage data to improve our service, including feature usage patterns and technical performance metrics.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our AI-powered story-to-comic transformation service
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To send service-related notifications and updates
• To analyze and improve user experience
• To ensure security and prevent fraud

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

StorySeeds is designed for use by parents and guardians on behalf of their children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• Parents control all children's profile information
• We do not share children's information with third parties for marketing purposes
• Parents can review, delete, or modify their children's information at any time

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication
• Google Gemini AI: For story processing and image generation
• Razorpay: For payment processing

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your story content
• Opt-out of marketing communications

Data Retention

We retain your account data as long as your account is active. Story content is retained until you choose to delete it. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@storyseeds.art