Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

StoryBun LTD ('StoryBun', 'we', 'our', or 'us') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your

personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information

when you use the StoryBun mobile app, website, and related services (together, the 'Service').

1. Who we are

StoryBun LTD is the data controller for the Service.

Address: London, United Kingdom

Contact email: storybun1@gmail.com

2. Information we collect

We collect only the information needed to operate and improve StoryBun:

• Account details: email address, password (stored in encrypted form).

• Usage information: how you interact with stories, features, and settings.

• Device information: device type, operating system, and general technical data (for analytics and

performance).

• Payment and subscription data: handled by Apple App Store, Google Play, and our subscription

partner RevenueCat.

• Optional information: language level or preferences you choose to save.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

- Create and manage your StoryBun account

- Provide app features and personalised stories

- Process payments and manage subscriptions

- Improve and maintain the Service

- Communicate service updates or respond to support requests

- Comply with legal obligations

4. How we store and protect your information

• Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text.

• All data is transmitted over HTTPS.

• We use secure cloud services such as Firebase to host and store data safely.

• Access to user data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

5. Sharing your information

We share limited data with trusted partners that help us operate StoryBun:

• Hosting and analytics: Firebase (Google LLC)

• Subscription management: RevenueCat

• Payments: Apple App Store and Google Play (for in-app purchases).

Each of these partners processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies and uses

appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR. We do not share or sell personal data to advertisers.

6. International data transfers

Some partners (such as Firebase and RevenueCat) may store data outside the UK. Where this occurs,

we rely on recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions to

ensure your information remains protected to UK standards.

7. Data retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our Service. When you delete

your account, we remove or anonymise your personal data within 30 days unless we must retain it to

meet legal obligations.

8. Children’s privacy

StoryBun is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from

children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has created an account, we will promptly delete

the account and related data.

9. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to: access, correct, delete your data, object to processing, request portability, and

file complaints with the ICO at www.ico.org.uk. Contact us at storybun1@gmail.com to exercise your

rights.

10. Cookies and website usage

If you use our website, we may use essential cookies to make it function and limited analytics cookies

to understand general site usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

11. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulations.

When significant updates occur, we will notify users through the app or website. The latest version will

always be available within the app and at your website.

Compliant with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

• Data Protection Act 2018

• ICO guidelines for transparency and children’s data