Smitten Stories - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Jan 5, 2025

1. IntroductionAt Smitten Stories, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you use our service:

For non logged in users:

Generated story content
Usage data and analytics
IP address and device information
Browser type and settings

For Paid Plan Users:

Email address
Account credentials
Payment information (processed by our payment provider)
Generated story content
Usage data and analytics
IP address and device information

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:

Providing and maintaining our services
Processing your payments and subscriptions
Sending service-related communications
Improving our services and user experience
Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
Complying with legal obligations

Special Note for Paid Plan Users: We do not use your generated content to train our AI models unless you explicitly opt-in. Your stories remain private (unless you explicity publish it) and are only used to provide you with our services.

4. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist in operating our website and services
Payment processors for handling subscriptions
Law enforcement when required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of marketing communications
For Paid Plan users: Choose whether your content is used for AI training

7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Children's Privacy
Our services are strictly for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from persons under 18 years of age.

9. 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

11. Legal Basis and Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. For free users, content may be retained for AI training purposes. For paid users, content is retained only for the duration of your subscription unless otherwise specified.