Privacy Policy

What We Collect

When you use StoryScan, we collect the following information:

• Your email address (provided when you upload a manuscript or create an account)
• Your manuscript text (used solely for analysis)
• Metadata about your submission (file name, word count, selected age group)
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)
• Basic usage data (pages visited, features used)

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Generate and deliver your manuscript analysis reports
• Process payments for paid analysis tiers
• Send you your report via email
• Manage your account and store your report history
• Improve our analysis system and service quality

Your Manuscript

Your manuscript is kept strictly private. It is stored securely on our servers and is used only to generate your analysis report. We do not publish, share, sell, or use your manuscript for any purpose other than delivering your report. Your manuscript text is processed by AI services to generate feedback but is not retained by those services beyond the analysis session.

Data Sharing

We protect all customer data and do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party partners who help us operate our service, including:

• Payment processing providers
• Email delivery services
• AI analysis providers
• Cloud hosting and database providers

These partners are bound by their own privacy policies and are only given access to the data they need to perform their specific function.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure database storage, and access controls. While no system is completely immune to risk, we take reasonable steps to keep your information safe.

Cookies

StoryScan uses essential cookies to manage your session and keep you signed in. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email. Continued use of StoryScan after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [email protected].