Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 5, 2026

Family Storybook Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your family's privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

Account information

When you sign in with Google or email, we receive your name and email address. We store this to identify your account and personalize your experience.

Photos you upload

You may upload photos of family members to use as character references for AI illustration. These photos are processed to generate illustrated storybook characters and are stored securely. We do not use your photos to train AI models.

Story content

We store the stories you create, including text, illustrations, and any answers you provide during story creation. This content belongs to you.

Usage data

We collect standard usage data (pages visited, features used) to improve the product. We do not sell this data.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To generate personalized AI illustrations and story text
• To save and display your stories and characters
• To process payments via Stripe
• To send story recommendations (nudges) if you opt in
• To improve the product

3. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for parents and caregivers to create stories for their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Parents control all account information and uploaded photos. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us directly, please contact us and we will delete it.

4. Photo Storage and Retention

Reference photos you upload are stored securely via Cloudinary. By default, original reference photos are retained to allow character re-generation. You can request deletion of your photos at any time from the Privacy & Data section in Settings, or by contacting us.

5. Third-Party Services

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

• Google (Gemini AI) — generates story illustrations from text prompts
• Anthropic (Claude) — generates story text
• Stripe — processes payments securely
• Cloudinary — stores uploaded photos and generated images
• Neon — hosts our database
• Vercel — hosts our application
• Google Photos (optional) — if you choose to export your story, we upload illustrations to your Google Photos account with your explicit permission

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data.

6. Google Photos Integration

If you connect Google Photos, we request permission only to upload your story illustrations. We do not read, browse, or access any of your existing Google Photos. You can disconnect Google Photos access at any time from Settings.

7. Community Library

If you choose to add your story to the Community Library, the story's title, illustrated pages, and cover image will be visible to the public. Your name, email, and reference photos are never shared. You can remove your story from the Community Library at any time.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the third-party services listed above, as necessary to operate the platform.

9. Your Rights

You may at any time:

• Request a copy of your data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Remove reference photos from our systems
• Disconnect Google Photos access
• Opt out of story recommendation nudges

To exercise these rights, use the Privacy & Data tab in Settings or use the feedback button in the app (bottom left corner on any page).

10. Security

We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure credential storage, and access controls. No system is completely secure — if you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the product evolves. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notice.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy? Use the feedback button in the app (bottom left corner on any page).