Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

When you access or otherwise use our Services, we collect information from you. The types of information we collect depend on how you use our Services. Please note that we need certain types of information to provide the Services to you. If you do not provide us with such information, or if you ask us to delete that information, you may no longer be able to access or use certain Services.

2.1 Account Information

When you register through third-party services such as Google or Apple, we collect:

• Email address
• Username/display name
• Profile picture
• Unique identifier from third-party accounts

2.2 Usage Data

To provide and improve our services, we collect:

• Game interaction records (choices, input content, game progress)
• Purchase and consumption records
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Access logs and usage statistics
• Conversation history and AI-generated content

2.3 Creator Information

If you are a creator, we also collect:

• Created game settings and content
• Work data and performance analytics
• Payment and settlement information

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process your transactions and send related notifications
• Personalize your user experience and generate AI content
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Send technical notices, updates, security alerts, and marketing communications
• Monitor and analyze usage trends, preferences, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and resolve technical issues and security threats
• Protect the platform and users' safety and enforce our Terms of Service
• Train and improve our AI models (with appropriate safeguards)

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third parties who help us operate our services (such as cloud storage providers, payment processors, and analytics services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale
• With Consent: In other circumstances with your explicit consent
• Public Content: Content you choose to make public (such as published stories or community posts) may be visible to other users

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Using HTTPS/TLS to encrypt data transmission
• Encrypted database storage for sensitive information
• Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
• Strict access control and permission management
• Employee confidentiality agreements and security training
• Multi-factor authentication options
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Please note: While we take protective measures, no method of Internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use Cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to:

• Remember your login status and preference settings
• Understand and analyze how our services are used
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the normal use of certain features. For more information about the specific cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable law (including GDPR for EEA residents and CCPA for California residents), you have the right to:

• Access: Obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Restriction: Request restriction of how we process your information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information based on legitimate interests
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and certain data sharing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at aistorypro.world@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users aged 13 and above, and our Terms of Service prohibit use by anyone under 13 or under 16 if you are a resident of the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these age limits. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at aistorypro.world@gmail.com and we will delete it as soon as possible.

9. Data Retention

In General

We keep your information for the time necessary for the purposes for which it is processed or as otherwise described at the time the information is collected, unless a shorter retention period is required by law. The length of time for which we retain information depends on the purposes for which we collected and use it and your choices, after which time we may delete and/or aggregate it. We may also retain and use this information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

User-Generated Stories

If a story you create has been made available to other users, then we reserve the right to preserve that story's characteristics and to keep that story active on the Services, even if you otherwise delete your data and your account. We do this to avoid impacting the experience of other users. To ensure that we do not retain information about you when this occurs, please avoid submitting any personal information as part of the story creation flow if you are creating a story that you plan to make available to others.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with third-party services (such as Google Sign-In, Apple Login, Stripe for payments). These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services and recommend that you carefully review their policies before providing them with any information.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent update in this Policy. If we make a material change to the Policy, you will be provided with appropriate notice in accordance with legal requirements such as by email or prominent posting on our website or mobile application.

By continuing to use the Services, you are confirming that you have read and understood the latest version of this Policy. We recommend that you review this page regularly to stay informed of the latest information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer personal information from the European Economic Area or United Kingdom to other countries, we use legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at aistorypro.world@gmail.com.

14. Contact Us

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

For data protection inquiries from EEA or UK residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.