Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 2025
Last Updated: July 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 From Children Under 13

In accordance with COPPA, we do NOT collect any personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. This includes:

• No names, addresses, or contact information
• No photographs or voice recordings
• No email addresses or phone numbers
• No location data or geolocation tracking
• No social security numbers or other identifiers

1.2 Anonymous Usage Data

We may collect anonymous, non-personal technical information to improve app functionality:

• Device type and operating system version
• App usage statistics (story completion rates, feature usage)
• Crash reports and error logs (anonymized)
• General location (country/region only, for content localization)

✓ All data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.

2. How We Use Information

2.1 App Functionality

• Generate age-appropriate stories based on selected preferences
• Save story preferences locally on the device
• Provide educational content recommendations
• Ensure content safety and appropriateness

2.2 App Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Develop new features based on anonymous usage data

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Story preferences and app settings are stored locally on the user's device using secure, encrypted storage. This data never leaves the device and is automatically deleted when the app is uninstalled.

3.2 Cloud Storage

We do NOT store any user-generated content or personal data in cloud storage. All story generation happens through secure, encrypted connections without retaining user input.

3.3 Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Secure, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
• No third-party analytics or tracking services

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

🚫 We do NOT share, sell, or disclose any information about our users to third parties.

4.1 No Third-Party Sharing

• No advertising networks or data brokers
• No social media integrations
• No analytics providers with access to personal data
• No marketing partners or affiliates

4.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information only when required by law, such as:

• Valid legal subpoenas or court orders
• Child safety emergencies
• Protection of our legal rights and safety

5. Parental Rights and Controls

5.1 Parental Consent

Parents must provide consent before their child can use TaleLand. We provide clear information about:

• What information (if any) we collect
• How we use that information
• Our commitment to child safety

5.2 Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review any information collected about their child
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse to allow further collection or use of information
• Contact us with questions or concerns

6. International Compliance

6.1 GDPR Compliance (EU)

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interest in app functionality
• Right to access, rectify, or erase data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6.2 Other Regional Laws

We comply with children's privacy laws in all jurisdictions where TaleLand is available, including Canada's PIPEDA, Australia's Privacy Act, and other applicable regulations.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:

• Notify parents of material changes via email (if provided)
• Post updates prominently in the app and on our website
• Provide at least 30 days notice before changes take effect
• Obtain new parental consent if required by law

8. Contact Information

9. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Notice