Privacy Policy
Overview
Storytime Anchors ("the App") is a bedtime storytelling tool designed for parents and caregivers. The App generates personalized bedtime stories that parents read aloud to their children. The App is not designed to be used directly by children — it is a tool for the adult reading the story.
We take your family's privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The following information is stored only on your device using local storage. It is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to sign in for cloud backup.
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Child's first name | Personalize stories |
| Child's pronouns | Correct story grammar |
| Parent/caregiver names | Story personalization |
| Family collective name | Story personalization |
| Comfort object ("lovey") name | Story personalization |
| Favorite color and animal | Story theme elements |
| Bedtime anchors (love phrases) | Woven into stories |
| Story preferences and themes | Generate relevant stories |
| Generated story text | Reading and re-reading |
| App settings and preferences | Remember your choices |
This data stays on your device. If you delete the App, this data is permanently erased.
Information Collected When You Sign In (Optional)
If you choose to create an account by signing in, we collect the following:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account identification |
| Display name (if provided by auth provider) | Account display |
| Sanitized story text | Cloud backup for story recovery |
Sanitized story text means that before any story is stored on our servers, all personal names (child's name, parent names, lovey name, sibling names) are replaced with generic placeholders. The story text stored on our servers does not contain your family's personal details.
Signing in is entirely optional. The App works fully without an account.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit the following:
- Location data
- Contacts or address book information
- Photos, videos, or media from your device
- Browsing history
- Advertising identifiers
- Analytics or behavioral tracking data
- Health or fitness data
- Financial information (payments are handled entirely by Apple)
We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking SDKs in the App.
How We Use Your Information
Story generation. Your child's profile information (name, lovey, love phrases, preferences) is sent to our story generation service to create personalized bedtime stories. This information is used in real-time to generate the story and is not retained by the generation service after the story is delivered.
Cloud backup (optional). If you sign in, sanitized story text is stored on our servers so you can recover your stories if you switch devices or reinstall the App.
Account management. If you sign in, your email address is used to identify your account and associate your backed-up stories with you.
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing to third parties, profiling, or any purpose other than providing the App's core functionality.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Storytime Anchors is a tool for parents and caregivers. It is not designed for, directed at, or intended to be used by children under 13.
The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children. All information entered into the App is entered by the parent or caregiver. The child's first name and preferences are entered by the parent for the purpose of story personalization and are stored locally on the parent's device.
The App does not display content directly to children. Stories are displayed on the parent's device screen for the parent to read aloud.
We do not require or request that any child create an account, provide an email address, or interact with the App in any way.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us directly, please contact us at the address below and we will promptly delete it.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing or advertising purposes.
We use the following service providers to operate the App:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| AI language model provider | Story text generation | Child's first name, preferences, and story parameters (processed in real-time, not retained) |
| Cloud hosting provider | Server infrastructure and optional story backup | Sanitized story text and account email (if signed in) |
| Apple | Payment processing for subscriptions | Handled entirely by Apple; we do not receive or store payment information |
| OAuth authentication provider | Account sign-in | Email address and display name |
We do not share data with advertisers, data brokers, or social media platforms.
Subscriptions and Payments
Storytime Anchors offers auto-renewable subscriptions managed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect, process, or store any payment information (credit card numbers, billing addresses, etc.).
Subscription management, billing, renewals, and cancellations are handled through your Apple ID account settings. For questions about charges, refunds, or subscription management, please visit Apple Support.
Data Retention and Deletion
Local data. All locally stored data is deleted when you uninstall the App. You can also reset all local data at any time through the App's Settings screen.
Account data. If you have signed in and wish to delete your account and all associated server-side data (sanitized stories and account information), please contact us at the email address below. We will delete your data within 30 days of your request.
Automatic deletion. We do not retain server-side data indefinitely. Inactive accounts (no sign-in for 12 months) may have their associated data deleted.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure server infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, export your data in a portable format, and withdraw consent for optional data processing (cloud backup).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Project Management Magic LLC
Email: help@projectmanagementmagic.com
This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 12, 2026.