FlashTales Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2025

FlashTales (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the FlashTales app (the “App”), an AI-powered storytelling platform. By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate the App, personalize experiences, and fulfill legal and contractual obligations.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you sign in using Sign In with Apple, we may collect your Apple-generated identifier, name, and email address (if shared).
• Story Inputs: To generate customized stories, we collect the child’s first name, age, gender, hair color, eye color, skin tone, hair type, and whether they wear glasses.
• Feedback: Any suggestions, story ratings, or messages submitted through the App.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Details about how you use the App, including features used, screens viewed, and time spent.
• Device Information: Information such as device model, operating system, and IP address.
• Analytics Data: We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect aggregated, anonymous information to help improve performance and usability.

1.3 Data from Third Parties

We may receive anonymized or aggregated data from third-party tools such as Firebase or the Apple App Store for crash reporting, performance metrics, and install insights.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Generate personalized stories, titles, images, and audio using AI services
• Save your stories for later access
• Improve app functionality and content through user feedback and analytics
• Provide customer support and send notifications
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only with:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors that help operate our App, such as:
  • Firebase (analytics and crash reporting)
  • Supabase (database storage)
  • Amazon S3 (media file storage)
  • AI services used to process story requests
• Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: If FlashTales is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

All third-party services are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by contacting us at contact-us@flashtales.ai.

5. Your Rights

5.1 California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to Know: Request details about the personal information we collect, use, or disclose.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell it).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your privacy rights.

5.2 Other U.S. Residents

Residents of other states with similar privacy laws may have comparable rights. Contact us to learn more.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is designed for use by parents or guardians to create stories for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If we become aware of unauthorized data from a child, we will delete it. Please contact us at contact-us@flashtales.ai if you believe this has occurred.

Note: Apple requires users to be at least 13 years old to create an Apple ID, or to be part of a Family Sharing account with guardian approval.

8. Third-Party Services

FlashTales integrates with third-party providers like Firebase, Supabase, and Amazon Web Services. Each has its own privacy policy:

• Firebase Privacy Policy

9. International Users

This App is intended for use in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will update the effective date above. Continued use of the App indicates your acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: contact-us@flashtales.ai
FlashTales Team
FlashTales LLC