Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Storybook Library ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information when you create an account
• Authentication Data: Information from Google OAuth when you sign in
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our books and services
• Generated Content: Storybooks and content you create through our platform

2.2 Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral sources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Generate personalized storybooks
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or create an account
• Contract Performance: To provide the services you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for children's storybooks, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website.

11.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Session management cookies
• Authentication cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage.

• Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
• Page view tracking
• User behavior analysis
• Performance monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Language preferences
• User interface customization
• Remembering your settings
• Personalized content delivery

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

• Advertising targeting
• Social media integration
• Remarketing campaigns
• Conversion tracking

11.2 Cookie Management

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to choose which cookies to accept
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them
• Cookie Settings: Access our detailed cookie settings through the "Settings" button in our cookie banner
• Opt-out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies

11.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google OAuth: For user authentication and login
• Social Media: For social sharing and integration features

11.4 Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Consent Cookies: Stored for 1 year to remember your preferences

11.5 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Some website features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Personalized content may not be available
• Analytics data will not be collected

12. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Email: Contact Us
• Through our contact form on the website

15. Supervisory Authority

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.