Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes the types of information we may collect from you, how we use that information, and the measures we take to protect your data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from users, including:

Children’s Data: In compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act), we may collect limited information about children such as first name, age, and interests, with parental consent.
Parental Data: To verify parental consent, we may collect parents’ names and email addresses.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information such as device type, browser, pages visited, and other data through cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Facilitate participation in story writing contests and activities.
Improve the user experience on the platform.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations (e.g., COPPA).

3. Parental Consent and Control

Parental consent is required for children under 13 to use the platform. Parents can:

Review or request deletion of their child’s personal data.
Withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption and data protection practices to keep your personal data safe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share data:

With third-party service providers to facilitate platform functionality.
In response to legal processes, to protect our users’ safety, or to comply with the law.

6. Changes to the Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be notified via email or platform notification.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy or our practices, contact us at contact@storylane.in.