Privacy Policy

StoryTap Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 20, 2025

Your privacy is a priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains how StoryTap ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our app and services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information:

• When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and optional profile details like avatar and bio.

1.2 Usage Data:

• We collect data about your interactions within the app, including stories read, favorites, comments, and in-app purchases.

1.3 Device and Technical Information:

• Information such as your device type, operating system, IP address, and app version is collected for functionality and analytics.

1.4 Payment Information:

• For in-app purchases, payment data is processed by third-party providers. We do not store sensitive financial information.

1.5 Child Accounts:

• For users under 18, limited information is collected in compliance with child protection laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Services:

• To personalize your experience, manage your account, and deliver stories and content.

2.2 To Improve StoryTap:

• Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and enhance features.

2.3 To Communicate with You:

• Send updates, promotions, or respond to your inquiries.

2.4 To Ensure Safety:

• Monitor for harmful content, enforce our Terms of Service, and address reports.

3. Sharing Your Information

3.1 Service Providers:

• We share necessary data with trusted service providers who assist with analytics, payment processing, and other app functions.

3.2 Legal Obligations:

• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our users’ safety and rights.

3.3 Aggregated Data:

• Non-identifiable data may be shared for research or statistical purposes.

4. Children’s Privacy

4.1 Compliance:

• StoryTap complies with COPPA, GDPR-K, and other relevant child protection laws.

4.2 Parental Rights:

• Parents or guardians can request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child’s information by contacting us at LifeFine2023@outlook.com.

4.3 Restricted Features:

• Certain features may be disabled for accounts belonging to minors.

5. Your Rights

5.1 Access and Correction:

• You can view or update your account information through the app settings.

5.2 Account Deletion:

• You can delete your account in the Personal Center. Once deleted, your data will be removed from active systems, except as required by law.

5.3 Opt-Out:

• Adjust your preferences to limit data collection for analytics or marketing.

5.4 Report Content:

• Use in-app tools to report inappropriate or harmful content for review.

6. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Third-Party Links

StoryTap may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and you should review their policies independently.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified via the app or email. Continued use of StoryTap after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, please contact us at LifeFine2023@outlook.com.

Thank you for trusting StoryTap with your creative and reading journey!