TheStoryLoom - Privacy Policy

1. DATA WE COLLECT

1.1 Account Information

• Username and email address
• Password (stored encrypted)
• Profile picture (optional)
• Date of birth (for age verification)

1.2 Content Data

• Interactive stories you create
• Images used in your stories
• Your story choices and progress
• Forum posts and comments
• Story ratings and favorites

1.3 Technical Data

• IP address and device information
• App usage statistics
• Session logs and error reports
• Cookies and similar technologies

1.4 Payment Information

• Subscription type and status information
• Transaction history (credit card details are not stored)

2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

2.1 Service Provision

• Managing and authenticating your account
• Providing interactive story experiences
• Personalized content recommendations
• Forum and comment functionality

2.2 Security and Moderation

• Content moderation and community guidelines enforcement
• Spam and abuse prevention
• Account security

2.3 Improvement and Analysis

• App performance improvement
• User experience analysis
• New feature development

4. COPYRIGHT AND CONTENT PROTECTION

4.2 Violation Detection and Measures

• We use content protection technologies
• We monitor for violations
• We take legal action including account termination for violations
• We protect copyright holders' rights

5. DATA SHARING

5.1 Data We Don't Share

• Your personal information is not sold to third parties
• Your comments are not shared on external platforms
• Your reading history is not given to advertisers

5.2 Limited Sharing Situations

• Service providers: Hosting, payment processing (necessary data only)
• Legal obligations: Court orders or legal requirements
• Security: Fraud prevention and account security

6. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

6.1 Retention Periods

• Active accounts: As long as the account is active
• Deleted accounts: Completely deleted within 30 days
• Comments: May remain anonymously even after account deletion
• Legal records: According to legal requirements

6.2 Security Measures

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server data storage
• Regular security audits
• Employee access control

7. USER RIGHTS

7.1 Access and Control

• Right to view your personal data
• Right to correct incorrect information
• Right to delete your account
• Right to object to data processing

7.2 Data Portability

• You can export your created stories
• You can download your profile information
• You can obtain your comment history

8. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

8.1 Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Session management and security
• Performance cookies: App speed optimization
• Preference cookies: Language and theme settings

8.2 Cookie Control

You can manage your cookie settings from within the app and disable non-essential cookies.

9. CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROTECTION

• We require parental consent for children under 13
• We specially protect children's safety
• We provide easy access for reporting inappropriate content
• We report suspicious situations regarding child safety to authorities

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER

• Your data is primarily stored on AWS servers
• Appropriate security measures are taken when international transfer is required
• Compliance with EU GDPR standards is ensured

11. POLICY CHANGES

When we update this privacy policy:

• In-app notification is sent
• You are notified by email
• Consent is requested for significant changes
• The change date is updated

12. CONTACT AND INQUIRIES