Privacy policy
Updated last 6/19/2025
Introduction
Storytime values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app, website, and related services.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, subscribe to our services, or contact us for support.
Personal Information
This may include your name, email address, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.
Usage Information
We automatically collect information about how you use our app, including the stories accessed, time spent in the app, and device information.
Device Information
We collect information about the device you use to access Storytime, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Communicate with you about products, services, and events
- Monitor and analyze trends and usage
- Personalize your experience with age-appropriate content
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except as described in this policy.
Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing and analytics.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal proceedings.
Children's Privacy
Storytime is designed for children under 13, and we take special care to protect children's privacy in accordance with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
Parental Consent
We require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.
Limited Collection
We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our services and do not require children to provide more information than necessary.
Parental Rights
Parents have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's personal information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Encryption
We use industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive information during transmission and storage.
Access Controls
We limit access to personal information to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain communications or data processing
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 information during such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@storytime.com
Address: 123 Story Lane, Imagination City, IC 12345
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567