Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including your email address, username, and any content you create. We also collect usage data such as pages visited, features used, and device information to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve our services, communicate with you about your account, send service updates, and personalize your experience. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and research.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help operate our platform (such as hosting and email services), or when required by law. Your public profile and published stories are visible to other users.

4. Your Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information we collect about you
• Right to request deletion of your personal information (Note: Public story contributions will be retained under 'CoTale Community' attribution to preserve story continuity)
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. We may use analytics cookies to understand how our service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. API keys for LLM services are encrypted before storage and never exposed.

7. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@curiouxlab.com.