Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Welcome to Your Tiny Tale, Inc. ("Your Tiny Tale", "we", "us", or "our"), accessible from https://www.yourtinytale.com. One of our highest priorities is protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Definitions

Information We Collect

1. Uploaded Media and Preferences

To generate customized stories:

• We collect photos of children or others, which users voluntarily upload.
• We collect story preferences (e.g., names, themes, interests) via form submissions.

2. Contact Information

When you use our services or forms, we may collect:

• Name and email address
• Optional messages or custom input for stories

3. Shipping and Order Information

If you place an order for a physical book, we collect additional information necessary to fulfill your order, including:

• Full name
• Shipping address (street address, city, state, postal code, country)
• Optional phone number (if required by the shipping provider)

This information is used solely for order fulfillment, printing, shipping, and customer support related to your purchase.

4. Log Data

We may automatically collect certain information including:

• IP addresses
• Browser type and version
• Referring/exit pages
• Date and time of access
• Click behavior and usage patterns

This information is used solely for maintaining and improving the functionality and security of our website.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies store session data and track usage preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information about how we use cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Use of Uploaded Photos

Ownership and Rights

• Users retain ownership of all photos and content they upload.
• By uploading a photo, you grant Your Tiny Tale a limited, temporary license to use the photo solely for the purpose of generating the requested story.

AI Processing

• Photos and preferences are used to generate characters and stories using AI.
• We use AI tools such as OpenAI's image and text models to create the final content.
• No photo or user input is used for AI model training. Only inference (story generation) is performed.
• See OpenAI’s Privacy Policy for more information.

Data Storage and Deletion

• Uploaded photos are stored in encrypted, secure cloud storage.
• Photos are never shared, sold, or used for marketing.
• Deletion policy:
  • Immediately deleted after the story is generated and delivered.
  • If a story is not generated, photos are automatically deleted within 3 days.
• Form submissions and preference data (e.g., names and interests) may be retained for internal analytics and support purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Generate personalized stories and characters
• Deliver the story to your email or display it on the site
• Improve our Services and site functionality
• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
• Maintain the security and stability of our platform
• Fulfill, print, and ship physical books through our print and delivery partners

We do not sell or rent any personal data or uploaded content to third parties.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers to help us operate our website and deliver services, including:

• AI content generation (e.g., OpenAI)
• Print-on-demand and order fulfillment services (e.g., Gelato)
• Cloud storage and hosting
• Email delivery platforms
• Payment processing services (e.g., Stripe), which handle payment information securely on their own systems. Your Tiny Tale, Inc.does not store or process credit card numbers or full payment details.

These providers are required to comply with privacy and data security standards and may only access your information to perform tasks on our behalf.

Children’s Privacy

Your Tiny Tale is designed for parents and guardians to create stories featuring their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at info@yourtinytale.com and we will delete the data as quickly as possible.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (including photos and stories)
• Withdraw consent to the use of your data

To make a request, contact us at: info@yourtinytale.com

Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

• Photos: Deleted automatically after the book production order is placed with our fulfillment partner, or within 3 days if an order is not completed.
• Contact information and preferences: Retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, respond to customer support requests, improve our services, or comply with legal obligations.
• Shipping and order information: Retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill orders, handle delivery issues, refunds or reprints, provide customer support, and comply with legal or accounting requirements.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date at the top. Material changes will be communicated via the website or by email (if provided).

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

• Your Tiny Tale, Inc.
• Email: info@yourtinytale.com

Consent

By using YourTinyTale.com, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms, as well as our Terms of Use and any related policies.

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