Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Tami Tale, we take your privacy seriously, especially when it comes to protecting children's information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our AI-powered story completion service.

2. Children's Privacy Protection

Tami Tale is designed for children under parental supervision. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations:

• We require verifiable parental consent before collecting information from children under 13
• Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information
• We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our service
• Children's story content is processed securely and not shared with third parties

3. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Parent's name and email address
• Child's age (for age-appropriate content)
• Account preferences and settings

Story Content:

• Original story fragments provided by your child
• AI-generated story completions
• Usage patterns and preferences

Technical Information:

• Device information and operating system
• App usage statistics and performance data
• IP address and general location (country/region)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our AI story completion service
• Generate age-appropriate content for your child
• Communicate with parents about account and service updates
• Ensure the safety and security of our platform
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service (in aggregated, anonymous form)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors who help operate our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protection)
• Parental Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure cloud infrastructure with regular security audits
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security training for our team
• Incident response procedures for any security breaches

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our service:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Story content: Until you choose to delete it or close your account
• Usage data: Up to 2 years for service improvement purposes
• You can request deletion of your child's data at any time

8. Your Rights and Choices

As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:

• Review your child's personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Delete your child's account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data collection
• Export your child's story content
• Control privacy settings and data sharing preferences

9. International Data Transfers

If you're located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party services (like app stores). This Privacy Policy does not cover third-party practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the app. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

13. COPPA Compliance Statement

This service complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents of children under 13 have specific rights regarding their child's information. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@tami-tale.com.