Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Kids Story Time, 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 when you use our AI-powered children's story generation service. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• " Email address (for account creation and communication)
• " Display name or username
• " Child's age range (for age-appropriate content generation)
• " Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Content Information

• " Story prompts and preferences you provide
• " Generated stories and customizations
• " Favorite stories and saved content

2.3 Usage Information

• " Service usage patterns and preferences
• " Device information and browser type
• " IP address and general location data
• " Session duration and feature usage

3. How We Use Your Information

• " To provide and improve our story generation service
• " To personalize content based on age and preferences
• " To communicate with you about your account and service updates
• " To process payments and manage subscriptions
• " To ensure child safety and appropriate content
• " To analyze usage patterns for service improvement
• " To comply with legal obligations

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• " We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• " Parental consent is required for children under 13 to use our service
• " We do not share children's personal information with third parties
• " Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information
• " We use information only to provide age-appropriate story content

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• " Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our service (with strict privacy agreements)
• " Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• " Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)
• " Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• " Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• " Secure authentication and access controls
• " Regular security audits and monitoring
• " Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
• " Secure payment processing through certified providers

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• " Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• " Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• " Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• " Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• " Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• " Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• " Remember your preferences and settings
• " Maintain your login session
• " Analyze usage patterns (with anonymized data)
• " Improve service performance and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Data Retention

• " Account information: Retained while your account is active
• " Generated stories: Retained until you delete them
• " Usage analytics: Anonymized and retained for service improvement
• " Payment information: Retained as required by law and for accounting purposes
• " Deleted data: Securely removed from our systems within 30 days

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our service. Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Parental Rights