Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account with StoryCraft, we collect your name, email address, and authentication details through our identity provider (Clerk). When you generate stories, we store story content, preferences, and usage data to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and personalise story generation
• Manage your account and subscription
• Process payments securely
• Improve our AI models and service quality
• Communicate important updates about the service

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Story content is stored in our database and images are hosted on secure cloud storage. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate StoryCraft:

• Clerk — Authentication and user management
• OpenAI — Story text generation
• Cloudinary — Image hosting
• M-Pesa — Payment processing

Each provider has their own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

5. Children's Privacy

StoryCraft is designed for use by parents and guardians on behalf of their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Parent or guardian accounts are required to use the service.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@storycraftai.com.