Privacy Policy

Effective date: Feb 22, 2026

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

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address or authentication information.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with the app, such as language selections, story progress, learning activity, and app features used.
• Device and Technical Information: Including device type, operating system, app version, crash reports, and performance data.
• Voice and Audio Data: If you use voice features, audio may be temporarily processed to support speech recognition and language learning functionality.

We do not collect precise location data, contact lists, or personal media files unless explicitly requested and consented to by the user.

2. Artificial Intelligence and Generated Content

Poly: Story uses artificial intelligence technologies to generate educational story content, including language learning materials and fairy tales. These stories are generated based on predefined themes and structures and are not created or uploaded by users.

User interactions, such as language choices and learning progress, may be used to personalize AI-generated content and improve learning experiences. No user-generated stories or public content are created or shared.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services and language learning features
• Generate personalized AI-powered educational content
• Process speech and voice interactions
• Maintain app functionality, security, and reliability
• Respond to user inquiries and provide support
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users located in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract (providing app services)
• Legitimate interests (improving and securing the app)
• User consent (voice processing and optional features)
• Legal obligations

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Voice and audio data are processed only for the duration required to deliver the feature and are not stored longer than necessary.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, authentication, speech recognition, artificial intelligence processing, and payment services. These providers process data according to their own privacy policies and applicable law.

7. In-App Purchases and Payments

All payments and subscriptions are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play. We do not collect or store payment or credit card information. Payment providers may collect and process transaction data according to their own policies.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers to operate the app, comply with law, or protect our rights. Data is not used for advertising or sold to third parties.

9. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (European Users)

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

• Request disclosure of personal data collected
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

10. How to Exercise Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us. We will verify your identity and respond as required by applicable law.

11. Children's Privacy

Poly: Story is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

13. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards where required by law.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted within the app or on our website with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this policy, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Developer: Database of Everything