AI Story Book

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/02/2025

Last Updated: 23/03/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how AI Story Book ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal data when you use our platform and services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

AI Story Book is operated by Akatan, a bootstrapped technology project creating tools that allow users to generate AI-illustrated stories, download content, and share it online. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

2. Scope

This policy applies to personal data collected through our website (https://aistorybook.app), app features, and related services. It applies to users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), as well as globally.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Details: Name, email, and login method (Google, Microsoft) when you register or sign in.
  • Content: Stories you write, prompts you input, characters or images you upload, and settings you configure.
  • Communication: Any messages you send to support or feedback channels.
  • Payment Info: While we do not store payment data, we receive confirmation and metadata from payment providers like Stripe when you make a purchase.

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, story generation history, time spent, and clicks/interactions.
  • Device & Log Info: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system, and crash reports.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to manage sessions, remember preferences, and collect analytics. See Section 10 for more.

3.3 Information from Third Parties

  • OAuth Providers: When logging in with Google or Microsoft, we may receive your basic profile info (name, email, picture).
  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar tools collect aggregated data to help us understand traffic and usage patterns.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of Contract: To provide and maintain your account, generate stories, and deliver features.
  • Legitimate Interests: For security, platform improvement, and preventing misuse or fraud.
  • Consent: For optional cookies, marketing, or personalized features (where applicable).
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with tax laws, government requests, or legal disputes.

5. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and improve AI Story Book functionality.
  • To allow story generation, image rendering, and file downloads.
  • To process payments and provide receipts.
  • To respond to support inquiries.
  • To analyze platform usage and optimize the user experience.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting (e.g., Vercel), analytics (e.g., Google), payment processors (e.g., Stripe).
  • Legal or Regulatory Authorities: Where required by law or in response to lawful requests.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the EEA. In such cases, we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained as long as your account remains active or as required by law.
  • Story Content: Stored until deleted by you. Some deleted items may remain in backups temporarily.
  • Analytics Data: Retained according to third-party service limits.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectify: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase: Delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restrict: Limit how we use your data under certain conditions.
  • Object: To certain processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Port: Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a Complaint: With your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, email us at hello@aistorybook.app.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Session management and login persistence
  • Analytics to improve platform features
  • Storing user preferences (e.g., dark mode, language)

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out using tools like Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular audits. However, no system is entirely immune from risks.

12. Children's Privacy

AI Story Book is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us for removal.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or platform functionality. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent in-app notice.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact:

Email: hello@aistorybook.app