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Privacy Policy

How we protect and use your information

Last updated: 6/12/2025

📋Overview

Welcome to Stuffie Stories! We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This privacy policy explains our practices when you use our web application to create characters and stories with your stuffed animals.

By using Stuffie Stories, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

📊Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in using Auth0, we collect:

  • Your name and email address
  • Profile picture (if provided by your Auth0 account)
  • Unique user identifier

Content You Create

When you use our app, we store:

  • Photos of your stuffed animals
  • Character profiles and descriptions
  • Generated stories and their content
  • Any custom settings or preferences

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address and general location
  • Usage patterns and app interactions
  • Error logs and performance data
🎯How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Authenticate your account and ensure security
  • Store and organize your characters and stories
  • Generate AI-powered stories using your characters
  • Improve our app's functionality and user experience
  • Communicate with you about service updates
  • Provide customer support when needed
🤝Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (Auth0 for authentication, OpenAI for story generation, Vercel for hosting) that help us operate our app
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (with notice to users)
🛡️Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your information:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication through Auth0
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data by our team
  • Secure cloud storage with reputable providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

⚖️Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing
  • File a complaint with data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

👶Children's Privacy

Stuffie Stories is designed to be family-friendly, but our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

🍪Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze app usage and performance
  • Provide a personalized experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect app functionality.

📝Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

📧Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@stuffiestories.ai

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours