Privacy Policy

Welcome to NovelBug. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

By using NovelBug, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Story Content: We collect the stories you generate, including topics, preferences, and any customizations you make.
• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our service
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• To process your requests and generate stories
• To communicate with you about your account and our service
• To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time)
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We use industry-standard security practices, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security assessments. Your account information is protected by a password, and we encourage you to use a strong, unique password.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal information through your account settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or adjusting your account preferences.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how you use our service
• To provide personalized content and features
• To maintain your session and authentication state

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

NovelBug is designed for use by parents and guardians to create stories for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information from our records.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable laws regarding children's privacy.

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NovelBug. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by NovelBug.

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.