Privacy policy

1. Introduction

At Storyjar, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Account information when you sign in with Google (name, email address, profile picture)
• Content you create or edit (storybooks, text edits, images)
• URLs you provide for scraping Gemini storybooks

Information we collect automatically

• Anonymized usage analytics (page views, feature usage, performance metrics)
• Technical information (browser type, device type, operating system)
• Error logs and crash reports

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Save your storybooks to your library
• Generate PDFs of your books
• Process print-on-demand orders (when requested)
• Improve our Service through anonymized analytics
• Send service-related communications
• Detect and prevent technical issues

4. Analytics and cookies

We use anonymized analytics to understand how our Service is used and to improve it. Our analytics are privacy-preserving and do not track individual users across websites.

We do not use tracking cookies that require consent under GDPR. We only use essential cookies necessary for the Service to function (such as authentication cookies).

5. Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your storybook content is stored in our secure cloud infrastructure and is only accessible to you when logged into your account.

6. Data sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With service providers who assist in operating our Service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

7. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For authentication (subject to Google's Privacy Policy)
• Cloud storage providers: For secure data storage
• Print partners: For print-on-demand services (only when you place an order)

8. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our website.

9. Children's privacy

Our Service is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for creating children's storybooks. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please use the Service with parental supervision.

10. Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

11. International transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our website.

14. Data protection officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our data protection team through the contact information provided on our website.