Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Little Tales Lab ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Account preferences and settings

User-Provided Content

• Character descriptions (names, physical descriptions, traits)
• Photos uploaded for character creation (optional)
• Story preferences and customization inputs
• Generated stories and images

Usage Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location (approximate)
• Usage patterns and interactions with the Service
• Error logs and diagnostic information

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors. We do not store your full credit card information. We may store:

• Last 4 digits of credit card
• Billing email
• Transaction history

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Generate personalized stories and images
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send important updates about your account and the Service
• Improve and optimize the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information About Children

When you create a character profile for a child:

• You are responsible for any information you provide about children
• Character information (names, descriptions, photos) is stored securely and used only to generate stories
• Stories are private by default and visible only to you
• You can delete character profiles and associated data at any time

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

5. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers (for data storage)
• AI service providers (for story and image generation)
• Payment processors (for billing)
• Analytics providers (to improve the Service)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Enforce our Terms of Service

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@littletaleslab.com or use the account settings in the app.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information:

• As long as your account is active
• As needed to provide the Service
• As required to comply with legal obligations
• To resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service
• Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: