Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

At LittleReaders, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address (for authentication and communications), name (if provided through Google OAuth), and profile picture (if provided through Google OAuth).

Important: How We Handle Your Photos

  • When you upload a photo to create a character, we do not permanently store the original photo.
  • The photo is sent to our AI image processing service (fal.ai) to generate a stylized character illustration.
  • Only the AI-generated illustration is stored in our systems.
  • The original uploaded photo is processed transiently and is not retained.

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card numbers, CVV, or other sensitive payment details on our servers.

Generated Content

We store the content you create: AI-generated character illustrations, generated story text and translations, story page illustrations, and your customization settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our service
Process transactions and manage your balance
Generate personalized stories and illustrations
Communicate with you about your account
Improve our service and develop new features
Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Information Sharing with Third Parties

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fal.aiImage Processing

Uploaded photos and text descriptions for character generation. Images are processed transiently.

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OpenRouterText Generation

Story parameters (theme, character names, language) for narrative generation.

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StripePayment Processing

Email address and transaction details for secure payment handling.

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Amazon Web ServicesCloud Storage

Generated content (illustrations, story text) stored securely in the US.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Children's Information

How We Handle Children's Data

  • LittleReaders is designed to be used by adults (18+) to create stories for children.
  • We collect information about children (names, ages, photos) that is provided by adults (parents, guardians).
  • We do not collect information directly from children.
  • The adult who creates an account has full control over the children's data and can delete it at any time.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information directly without parental consent, please contact us immediately at support@littlereaders.ai.

5. Data Retention

Account data
While account is active + reasonable period after
Generated content
Until you delete it or your account
Transaction records
7 years (legal compliance)
Original photos
Not retained (processed transiently)

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud storage
Access controls
Regular security assessments

7. Your Rights & Choices

All Users

Access: View your personal data
Delete: Remove your content or account
Correction: Update your information
Export: Download your content

GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR:

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to restrict processing
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@littlereaders.ai. We will respond within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication status. We may also use analytics tools to understand how our service is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

By using LittleReaders, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.