Privacy Policy

Introduction

At LittleChapters, we take your privacy seriously. Your family's memories are precious, and we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your data remains secure.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name and email address when you create an account
• Child Profiles: Names, birth month and year (we don't record birth dates for privacy reasons), and other details you choose to add for your children
• Journal Entries: Text content, photos, and timestamps of your journal entries
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store (we do not store payment details)

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, and session information
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and error logs for troubleshooting

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the LittleChapters service
• Generate AI-powered chapters from your journal entries
• Send you reminders and notifications (if enabled)
• Process subscription payments
• Improve and optimize the app experience
• Communicate with you about service updates or support
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption:

• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We use secure cloud infrastructure with regular backups
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

AI and Third-Party Services

When you use AI-powered chapter generation:

• Your journal entries are processed by our AI service provider (OpenAI)
• Data is sent securely and is not used to train AI models
• AI-generated content remains your property

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share with family members (future feature)
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate the app (cloud hosting, AI services)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export: Download your journal entries and photos
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data

Children's Privacy

LittleChapters is designed for parents and caregivers to document their children's lives. While we collect information about children through parent-created profiles, we do not knowingly collect data directly from children under 13. Parents control all information entered about their children.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Cookies and Tracking

Our mobile app does not use cookies. We collect minimal analytics to improve the app experience, which you can opt out of in settings.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or in-app notification.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: hello@littlechaptersapp.com

Data Protection Officer: hello@littlechaptersapp.com