Story Time Builders Privacy Policy

Updated 26 Aug 2024

1. Introduction

Story Time Builders LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our platform, including but not limited to the website and mobile applications (collectively, the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with your use of the Service, including:

  • Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and payment information. This information is necessary for providing you with the Service and for account management.
  • Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with our Service, including the volume, frequency, and nature of the prompts you submit. This may include information on how you use the platform, the e-books you create, and other activities within the Service.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the devices you use to access our Service, including IP addresses, browser type, and operating system.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Service and to improve your user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To Provide and Maintain the Service: We use your personal information to operate, maintain, and improve the Service, including to manage your account, process payments, and provide customer support.
  • To Analyze and Improve the Service: We analyze the usage data, including the prompts submitted, to understand user behavior, preferences, and trends. This helps us improve the quality and functionality of our Service. We may also use the prompts and generated content submitted by users to improve and enhance our AI models and algorithms. This data may be used for research and development purposes, including the refinement of our generative AI systems. However, we will not use this data to identify or target individual users.
  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates, security alerts, and support messages.
  • To Aggregate Data: We reserve the right to aggregate data collected from users, which may include the volume and nature of prompts submitted, and to use this aggregated data for research, analysis, and business development purposes. Aggregated data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
  • For Specific, Legitimate Purposes: We collect only the data necessary to provide and improve our Service. All data collection is aligned with specific and legitimate purposes, and we will not use your data for purposes beyond those outlined in this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell individual users’ personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics companies. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes for which it was provided.
  • For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights and safety of our users, or investigate fraud or other illegal activities.
  • In Aggregate Form: We may package and sell anonymized and aggregated data derived from user activity on our platform to third parties, such as researchers, marketers, or partners. This aggregated data is anonymized and does not contain any information that could be used to identify individual users.
  • International Data Transfers: If we transfer your personal information outside of your jurisdiction (including to the United States), we will take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection, such as implementing standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities or other legally recognized mechanisms.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. We may retain aggregated and anonymized data indefinitely.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access and Correction: You may access and update your personal information through your account settings.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your account and personal information. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.
  • Additional Rights: Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, such as the right to data portability, the right to object to certain data processing activities, and the right to withdraw your consent. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and any relevant regulatory bodies within the timeframe required by applicable law. We will take all necessary measures to mitigate the impact of the breach and prevent future incidents.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update our Privacy Policy to ensure it reflects our current practices, legal requirements, and technological advancements. Any changes to this policy will be communicated to you through our website or by email, and the updated policy will be effective as of the date posted. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Legal Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware, United States of America.

12. Region-Specific Data Privacy Policies

12(a) GDPR Compliance (for European Union Users)

GDPR Rights for European Union Users If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another data controller.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you when providing our Service.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve and optimize our Service, protect the security of our users, and conduct business operations.
  • Consent: For specific uses of your data, such as marketing communications, we will seek your consent.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by GDPR.

Data Transfers Outside the EU

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized mechanisms.

12(b) CCPA Compliance (for California Residents)

California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you, the sources of that data, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any personal data we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data. Please note that Story Time Builders does not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.
Submitting Requests

To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Shine the Light Law

California’s “Shine the Light” law permits residents of California to request certain details about the personal information we share with third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com.

12(c) Other Region-Specific Laws

If Story Time Builders has users in other regions with specific data protection laws (e.g., Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act - PIPEDA, or Brazil’s General Data Protection Law - LGPD), it may be necessary to address those as well. For now, here are some general statements that could be added:

Other Jurisdictional Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws. We are committed to complying with all relevant privacy laws and ensuring that your rights are respected.

Contact Information

If you have questions about your privacy rights or how they apply to your personal data, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@storytimebuilders.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to be legally compliant and to reflect the specific business practices of Story Time Builders. Consulting with a legal professional is recommended to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.