Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
Story Creator ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered story creation service.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information
- Email address (from Google OAuth)
- Name (from Google OAuth)
- Profile picture (from Google OAuth)
Content You Create
- Stories and their text content
- Character descriptions and names
- Character reference photos and AI-generated images
Usage Information
- Page views and feature usage (anonymized)
- Credit transactions and usage history
- Language and theme preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our story creation service
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Respond to your requests and provide customer support
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Comply with legal obligations
AI Processing
When you create stories or generate images, your content is processed by third-party AI providers (Google Gemini, OpenAI). These providers process your data according to their privacy policies. We do not use your content to train AI models. Generated content is stored in your account and is not shared with other users unless you explicitly share it.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore for text data, Cloud Storage for images). We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest. Access to your data is protected by authentication and authorization controls.
Data Sharing
We share your data only with the following service providers who are necessary to operate our service:
- AI providers (Google Gemini, OpenAI) - for story and image generation
- Google Cloud / Firebase - for data storage
- Vercel Analytics - for anonymized usage statistics
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our service:
Essential Cookies
Required for authentication and basic functionality. These cookies are necessary for the service to work and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with our service. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and the Israeli Privacy Protection Law, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object - Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for processing that requires it
To exercise these rights, visit your Settings page or contact us at privacy@storycreator.app. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your account data and content for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete all your personal data, stories, characters, and images within 30 days. Some data may be retained longer if required by law or to protect our legal interests.
Children's Privacy
Story Creator is designed for parents and educators to create stories for children. The service is not intended for use by children under 13 without parental supervision. Parents are responsible for any content uploaded on behalf of their children. If you believe a child has provided personal information without parental consent, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States and European Union, where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our service. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection contact:
