Privacy Policy for EpicTales App

Introduction

Welcome to EpicTales ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our EpicTales mobile application (the "App").

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@mustafabaser.net.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Age range for story customization
• Language preferences
• User-generated story texts
• Voice recordings (for story playback)
• Account information (if applicable)

Information Automatically Collected

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• App usage statistics
• Error logs
• Performance data

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Voice recordings are stored temporarily and deleted after playback.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Generate age-appropriate stories
• Provide multi-language support
• Process story creation requests
• Improve our services
• Perform technical troubleshooting

Third-Party Services

Gemini API Integration

We use Google’s Gemini API for story generation. When you use our story creation feature:

• Your story prompts are securely sent to Gemini API
• The API processes your text to generate stories
• Data transmission is encrypted
• Google’s privacy policy applies to data processed by Gemini API

Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to safeguard your data:

• Encryption: End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
• Storage: Secure and encrypted storage solutions
• Audits: Regular security assessments
• Access Controls: Strict access permissions and authentication

Anonymization

Whenever possible, user data is anonymized to prevent identification and ensure privacy during analysis.

Children's Privacy

We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):

• Parental consent is required for users under the age of 13
• Data collection from children is limited to what is necessary
• Children’s data receives enhanced protection
• Parents may request to delete their child’s personal information

Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access: View the personal data we collect
• Correct: Rectify inaccurate data
• Delete: Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions at any time
• Export: Obtain a copy of your data in a readable format
• Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is used

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@mustafabaser.net.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Maintain user sessions
• Remember language preferences
• Store age-range settings

Cookie Management

You can manage or disable cookies through your device or browser settings.

International Data Transfers

We adhere to international data protection standards:

• GDPR Compliance: For users in the European Union
• CCPA Compliance: For California residents
• Data Transfer Mechanisms: We use secure transfer protocols and adhere to cross-border data transfer laws to protect your information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be communicated via:

• An updated version on this page
• In-app notifications
• Requests for renewed consent, if necessary

Contact Us

If you have privacy-related questions or concerns, please reach out:

• Email: info@mustafabaser.net

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable data protection laws