PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: December 9, 2024

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to TaleVista. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI story generation platform.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Profile picture (if provided via Google OAuth)

Usage Data

  • Stories you create and their content
  • Prompts and inputs you provide
  • Feature usage patterns
  • Device and browser information

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details. Stripe's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment information.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To process your story generation requests
  • To manage your account and subscriptions
  • To communicate with you about updates and features
  • To improve our AI models and service quality
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. AI SERVICES AND THIRD PARTIES

TaleVista uses third-party AI services to generate stories and illustrations:

  • Google Gemini: For story text generation
  • FAL.AI / Replicate: For image generation
  • Stripe: For payment processing

Your prompts and story content may be processed by these services. We recommend not including sensitive personal information in your story prompts.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your account data and stories for as long as your account is active. You can delete your stories at any time. Upon account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Export your data
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent

7. COOKIES

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

TaleVista is designed for users of all ages, including children creating stories with parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. SECURITY

We implement appropriate security measures including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and regular security audits to protect your data.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

11. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]