Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 15, 2026
1. Introduction
TaleBud ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered story creation service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), display name
- Usage Data: Generated stories, preferences, favorites, reading history
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Payment Information: Processed securely by Apple/Google; we do not store full payment details
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Generate personalized stories based on your preferences
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Send service-related notifications and updates
- Respond to your requests and support inquiries
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: AI providers (for story generation), TTS providers (for narration), cloud storage
- Payment Processors: Apple App Store, Google Play Store
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
5. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
TaleBud is designed for children and families. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
- Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information
- Stories generated for children do not include personal identifying information
- We do not target advertising to children
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Hashed and salted passwords
- Secure authentication with JWT tokens
- Regular security reviews and updates
7. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active. Upon account deletion:
- Account data is deleted within 30 days
- Generated stories may be retained in anonymized form for service improvement
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
9. Third-Party Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This 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.
11. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us: