Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

            Your Privacy Matters: This Privacy Policy explains how Magical Stories collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable privacy laws including COPPA.
        

1. Introduction

Welcome to Magical Stories ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

By using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

🛡️ Special Notice for Children Under 13

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13, please have your parent or guardian review this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use with you.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Information Type	Examples	Purpose
Story Preferences	Character names, themes, age preferences	Personalize story generation
User Settings	Language, content filters, notification preferences	Customize app experience
Subscription Information	Purchase history (processed by Apple)	Manage premium features
Support Communications	Messages sent to customer support	Provide assistance and support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, iOS version, app version
Usage Analytics: Feature usage, session duration, crash reports
Performance Data: App performance, loading times, error logs
Analytics Data: Aggregated usage patterns (via Firebase Analytics)

2.3 AI Processing Data

Story prompts and preferences sent to Google AI services
Generated content and illustrations
Character reference information for consistency
Content filtering and safety check results

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

Service Delivery: Generate personalized stories and illustrations
App Functionality: Enable core features and user preferences
Content Personalization: Customize content based on age and preferences
Quality Improvement: Enhance AI generation and app performance

3.2 Analytics and Improvement

Understand how users interact with our app
Identify and fix technical issues
Improve AI content generation algorithms
Measure the effectiveness of new features

3.3 Safety and Security

Filter inappropriate content
Detect and prevent misuse
Ensure child-safe content generation
Maintain app security and stability

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share information with trusted third-party services:

Service Provider	Information Shared	Purpose
Google AI (Gemini)	Story prompts, character descriptions	Generate stories and illustrations
Firebase Analytics	Usage data, device info (anonymized)	App analytics and performance monitoring
Microsoft Clarity	User interaction data (anonymized)	User experience analysis
Apple App Store	Purchase and subscription data	Process payments and manage subscriptions

4.2 We Do NOT Share

Personal information with advertisers
Individual user data for marketing purposes
Children's personal information without parental consent
Data with data brokers or for commercial profiling

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights and property
Ensure user safety
Investigate potential violations of our terms

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Commitment to Children's Privacy

We take special care to protect children's privacy and comply with COPPA requirements:

5.1 Information from Children Under 13

No Personal Information Collection: We do not collect names, addresses, or contact information from children
Story Content Only: We only collect story preferences and generated content
Parental Control: Parents can review and delete their child's information
No Behavioral Tracking: We do not track children across websites or apps

5.2 Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

Review their child's personal information
Request deletion of their child's information
Refuse further collection of their child's information
Control their child's participation in activities

5.3 Parental Controls

Content filtering settings
Usage time limits
Age-appropriate content selection
Access code protection for settings

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
Regular Audits: Security practices are regularly reviewed
Secure Storage: Data stored in secure, compliant facilities

6.2 AI Processing Security

Story content is processed securely by Google AI
No permanent storage of prompts by AI services
Content filtering prevents inappropriate generation
Generated content is stored securely on your device

7. Data Retention

📅 How Long We Keep Your Data

Story Content: Stored on your device, deleted when you delete the app
Usage Analytics: Anonymized data retained for 24 months
Support Communications: Retained for 3 years or until resolved
Account Information: Deleted within 30 days of account deletion

7.1 Automatic Deletion

Inactive accounts are automatically cleaned up
Temporary processing data is deleted after generation
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized
Crash logs are automatically purged after analysis

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Control

View Your Data: See what information we have about you
Correct Information: Update incorrect information
Delete Data: Request deletion of your information
Data Portability: Export your story content

8.2 Communication Preferences

Opt out of non-essential communications
Control analytics data collection
Manage notification settings
Adjust content filtering preferences

8.3 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under:

GDPR (EU): Right to be forgotten, data portability
CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out
COPPA (US): Special protections for children

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States and other countries
We use appropriate safeguards for international transfers
EU users: Data transfers comply with GDPR requirements
All transfers maintain the same level of protection

10. Third-Party Services

10.1 Google AI Services

Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
Used solely for content generation
No personal information shared beyond story content
Content filtering applied to ensure safety

10.2 Analytics Services

Firebase Analytics: Anonymized usage data
Microsoft Clarity: User experience insights
No personal information in analytics data
Used only for app improvement

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
Material changes will be communicated in advance
Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
Previous versions available upon request

12. Data Breach Response

Immediate assessment and containment
Notification to affected users within 72 hours
Cooperation with regulatory authorities
Implementation of additional safeguards

13. Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

General Privacy Questions

Email: privacy@magicalstories.app
Response Time: Within 48 hours

Children's Privacy (COPPA) Requests

Email: coppa@magicalstories.app
Subject Line: "COPPA Request - [Your Request]"
Response Time: Within 24 hours

Data Subject Rights Requests

Email: privacy-rights@magicalstories.app
Include: Your request type and verification information
Response Time: Within 30 days

In-App Options

Settings > Privacy Controls
Settings > Support > Privacy Questions
Settings > Account > Data Management

14. Effective Date and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 5, 2025, and is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. For users in the European Union, this policy also complies with GDPR requirements.