Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

TellMyTale ("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 mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password, and authentication credentials
• Profile Information: Name, profile pictures, and other information you choose to provide
• Child Profile Information: Names, birthdays, preferences, and other information about children you create stories for

1.2 Voice and Audio Data

• Voice Recordings: Audio recordings you create to clone your voice for personalized storytelling
• Voice Clones: Generated voice profiles created from your recordings
• Story Audio: AI-generated audio content using your voice clone

1.3 Story Content

• Story Text: Stories you create, including titles, content, and metadata
• Story Audio: Recorded audio versions of stories
• Story Preferences: Language settings, age preferences, and content choices

1.4 Usage Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• App Usage: Features used, time spent, and interaction patterns
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, mobile network information

1.5 Information from Third-Party Services

• Social Logins: Information from Google, Facebook, or Apple when you sign in
• Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our storytelling services
• Voice Cloning: To create and store voice clones for personalized audio story generation
• Story Generation: To create, store, and deliver personalized stories using AI technology
• Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account
• Communication: To send important notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Personalization: To customize content based on preferences and usage patterns
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Data is stored on secure servers with encryption at rest and in transit
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel only
• We use industry-standard security protocols and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and assessments are conducted

Data Location: Your data may be stored on servers located in the United States or other countries. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

4. Voice Cloning and Biometric Data

When you create a voice clone, we process and store your voice recordings and generated voice profiles. This constitutes biometric data under certain privacy laws. We use this data solely for the purpose of generating personalized audio stories.

• Voice recordings are encrypted and stored securely
• Voice clones are only used to generate audio for stories you create
• You can request deletion of your voice data at any time
• We do not sell or share your voice data with third parties

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

• Cloud hosting providers (AWS, etc.)
• AI service providers for voice cloning and story generation
• Payment processors
• Analytics and crash reporting services

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below or through the app settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is designed for use by adults to create stories for children. While our service may be used for children's stories, it is not intended for direct use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU).

• We require parental consent for any personal information collected from children
• Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time
• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Stories and content: Until you delete them or your account
• Voice data: Until you request deletion or close your account
• Usage data: Typically for 24 months

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to the United States and process it there. By using our Service, you consent to such transfer.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our mobile app may use similar technologies to web cookies to enhance your experience:

• Session management and authentication
• Preferences and settings storage
• Analytics and performance monitoring

13. Do Not Track Signals

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals from web browsers. However, you can opt out of certain tracking through your device settings.

14. Contact Us

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