StoryCraft Privacy Policy (Sep 2024)
At StoryCraft, we’re committed to protecting your privacy and responsibly handling your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. We adhere to applicable privacy laws, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
What Information We Collect
StoryCraft collects personal information to help you create and share your stories, including:
- Name, email, and profile picture (if you choose to upload one)
- Social media handles (if connected)
- General payment information (we don’t collect sensitive details like credit card numbers)
- Story content (your voice, text, and photos)
- We may collect certain technical information automatically when you use StoryCraft, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data. This information helps us improve the functionality and security of our platform.
How We Protect Children’s Privacy
StoryCraft is not intended for children under 13. If you include information about children in your stories, you must have the legal right to share it. If we learn we’ve collected data about a child under 13 without proper consent, we’ll delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we’ve collected such information in error.
How We Use Your Information to Help You
StoryCraft uses your information to:
- Create and preserve your stories, including analyzing content you provide (e.g., voice recordings and text) to create cohesive narratives.
- Allow you to share your stories via links, social media, or in our public story marketplace.
- Analyze your stories to enhance your experience by identifying themes and connections between them (you can opt-out of this type of analysis anytime).
- Manage your account and provide service-related notifications.
How Long We Keep Your Information
StoryCraft retains your personal data and story content for as long as necessary to provide our service or comply with legal requirements. If you delete your account or stories, we will remove or anonymize the data, except where required for legal purposes.
When We Share Your Information
StoryCraft doesn’t sell your information. We may share it with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, storage) who are obligated to secure your data and use it only for purposes specified by StoryCraft.
- Legal authorities, if required by law.
- In the event of a business transfer (merger, acquisition), we’ll notify you before your data is transferred under a new policy.
How We Handle Payments
StoryCraft processes payments securely through trusted third-party providers. We don’t handle or store sensitive payment details like your credit card number, and we only receive confirmation of transactions.
Logging In With Google
StoryCraft handles log ins through your Google account, using the OAuth 2.0 protocol. When you log in, Google will request your permission to share certain personal information with StoryCraft, such as your name, email address, and profile picture. We do not have access to your Google login credentials. The information shared with us is governed by Google’s privacy policy. We may introduce additional login options in the future.
How We Use Cookies
StoryCraft uses cookies to remember your preferences and improve platform performance. You can manage your cookie settings through your browser, but disabling them may affect functionality.
Your Privacy Rights
StoryCraft ensures that depending on your location, you have rights that include:
- Accessing or updating your data
- Requesting deletion (right to be forgotten)
- Correcting inaccurate information
- Managing consent (e.g., notifications)
- Requesting data portability (a copy of your data)
- Opting out of the sale of personal data (we don’t sell data)
To exercise these rights, contact us. We’ll respond in accordance with applicable laws.
How We Protect Your Data Globally
StoryCraft may transfer, store, and process your data internationally. We comply with laws like GDPR by using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your data.
Keeping Your Information Safe
StoryCraft takes your data security seriously, with safeguards such as encryption and secure storage. While no method is 100% secure, we work hard to protect your information. In the event of a breach, we’ll notify you and authorities, as required by law.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
StoryCraft may update this policy from time to time. If significant changes occur, we’ll notify you via email or in-app notifications. The effective date will be at the top of the policy, and your continuing to use StoryCraft after this date indicates your acceptance of the changes.