Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Text Tale ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Text Tale mobile application.

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

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Definitions

• Application: Text Tale, the software program provided by the Company.
• Company: Text Tale, operated by Asfand Saddiqui.
• Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Service: The Text Tale mobile application.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

• Google Sign-In Data: Name, email address, and profile picture.
• Contacts Information: Accessed to display associated message conversations.
• Message Content: Processed to generate stories using OpenAI API.
• Shipping Information: Name, address, phone number, and email for print orders.

2.2 Non-Personal Data

• Device Information: Model, OS, unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: App interactions, IP address, time spent in the app.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Generating stories using OpenAI API.
• Displaying customized stories with images.
• Converting stories into PDFs and flipbooks.
• Processing print & shipping orders via Lulu API.
• Handling secure payments through Stripe.
• Improving app performance and support.

4. Data Retention & Deletion

4.1 How Long We Retain Data

• SMS messages: Not stored permanently.
• Contacts: Stored locally, not shared externally.
• Generated PDFs: Retained for printing, deleted after fulfillment.
• Payment Information: Processed by Stripe, not stored by us.

5. Security of Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure.

6. User Rights & Data Access

• Access, update personal information.
• Request details about our data processing practices.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, with the Last Updated date revised.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related concerns, contact:

Email: asfandsaddiqui@gmail.com