MamaTales Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MamaTales, a bedtime story app designed for families. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our iOS application.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

• No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information from children or parents.
• No Location Data: We do not track or store your location.
• No Device Identifiers: We do not collect device IDs, advertising identifiers, or tracking cookies.
• No Behavioral Tracking: We do not monitor what stories your child listens to or how they interact with the app.

2.2 Information We May Collect

• App Preferences: Story preferences, age range settings, and app settings are stored locally on your device only.
• Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data to help us fix bugs (no personal information included).

3. Data Storage

MamaTales uses a Local-First architecture to ensure your family's data stays private.

• Local Storage: All stories, including imported content and app settings, are stored locally on your device using iOS secure storage.
• No Cloud Storage: We do not operate servers that store your stories or any personal data.
• Your Content: Stories you import (via text paste, TXT, or PDF files) remain exclusively on your device.

4. Third-Party Services

MamaTales may use the following third-party services:

• Apple App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases. Apple's privacy policy applies to these services.

We carefully select partners who comply with children's privacy regulations and data protection standards.

5. Personal Voice Feature

MamaTales supports Apple's Personal Voice feature to allow story narration in your own voice:

• iOS Feature: Personal Voice is an Apple-provided feature built into iOS, not a feature created by MamaTales.
• On-Device Processing: All voice recording and processing happens entirely on your device. No voice data is transmitted to any server.
• Your Control: Voice recording is completely optional. You choose whether to use this feature.
• Privacy First: Apple's Personal Voice data is stored securely on your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties.

For more information about how Apple handles Personal Voice data, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

6. Analytics and Tracking

We respect your family's privacy:

• No Third-Party Analytics: We do not use analytics services to track user behavior.
• No Advertising: MamaTales is 100% ad-free. We never display ads or work with advertising networks.
• No Profiling: We do not create user profiles or share any data with marketers.

7. Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is our highest priority:

• Age-Appropriate: MamaTales is designed for children ages 0-12 with built-in privacy protections.
• Parental Control: All settings and features are managed by parents or guardians.
• No Social Features: The app does not include chat, messaging, or social networking features.
• Safe Content: All stories are professionally reviewed and age-appropriate.

9. Parental Rights

As a parent or guardian, you have the right to:

• Access: Understand what data (if any) is collected from your child.
• Delete: Delete any local data by clearing app data or uninstalling the app.
• Opt-Out: Disable any optional features at any time.
• Contact: Reach out with questions or concerns about privacy.

10. In-App Purchases

MamaTales may offer optional premium features through Apple's In-App Purchase system:

• Apple Handles Payments: All transactions are processed by Apple. We do not store your payment information.
• Subscription Management: Manage subscriptions through your Apple ID settings.
• Refund Policy: Refund requests should be directed to Apple Support.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy within the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may provide in-app notifications

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

13. Compliance

MamaTales complies with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Article 8
• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)