Privacy Policy
Aug 1, 2025
DoodleTale (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, iOS app, and related services (the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use DoodleTale.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly (including through forms):
Parent/guardian name and contact details.
Email address and other contact information.
Child’s first name or nickname (optional).
Drawings, text, or other content you upload.
Account login details (if applicable) and account preferences.
Information collected automatically (including through cookies and similar technologies):
Device type, browser type, and operating system.
Usage data (e.g., pages visited, features used).
IP address (used for security and fraud prevention).
We do not knowingly collect personal contact details directly from children without verified parental consent.
2. Children’s Privacy
We comply with COPPA (US) and GDPR-K (EU/UK) regarding children’s data:
A parent or guardian must create the account and give consent for their child’s use of DoodleTale. Children are not permitted to register or use DoodleTale’s Services on their own.
We collect only the minimum personal information necessary, which may include a child’s nickname, uploaded drawings, and generated stories—never more than required for the service.
Parents can review, delete, or withdraw consent for their child’s data at any time by contacting us at privacy@doodletale.app. We may require to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and improve the DoodleTale experience.
Respond to form submissions and service requests.
Send you updates, account-related communications, and (if you opt in) marketing emails.
Generate AI-assisted stories from your uploads.
Personalize your experience and tailor content to your preferences.
Analyze usage and performance to improve our AI models and Services
Maintain the safety and security of our Services, including detecting and preventing fraud and archive and back up your data securely.
Comply with legal obligations.
4. AI and Content Use
Drawings, text, and form-submitted content may be processed by our AI tools to create stories.
We may store and use your uploads for:
Delivering your requested story.
Improving our AI models and features (unless you opt out by emailing us).
Please note that the stories generated by our AI may be used to help improve our technology and train our AI models, even if you opt out of using your original uploads for training purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)
We process your information under:
Consent – when you submit information via forms or agree to our use.
Contract – to deliver the Services you request.
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve DoodleTale.
Legal obligation – where required by law.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Trusted Service providers (e.g., hosting, AI processing, email services) who help operate DoodleTale, who are required to handle your data securely and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and industry standards.
Legal authorities when required by law.
Other parties with your consent.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Data Storage & Security
We store your data securely using encryption and other industry-standard safeguards.
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. International Data Transfers
If you use DoodleTale from outside our hosting country, your data may be transferred internationally. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your data.
Withdraw consent.
Restrict or object to processing.
Port your data to another service.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@doodletale.app. We will respond to your requests within 30 days. To protect your privacy, we may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
📧 contact@doodletale.app
By using DoodleTale, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.