Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

1. Information We Collect

What We Collect:

• Story Content: Character names and story preferences you provide
• Website Usage: Anonymous page views and basic site statistics (see Analytics section below)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information for functionality
• Theme Preferences: Stored locally in your browser only

What We DON'T Collect:

• Real names, addresses, or contact information
• Email addresses or phone numbers
• Location data or tracking information
• Payment or financial information
• Photos or personal images
• Individual user behavior or personal profiles

2. How We Use Information

We use the information solely to:

• Generate personalized stories for your child
• Ensure the website works properly on your device
• Remember your theme preferences (stored locally)

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT share, sell, or distribute any information. Your child's story content and preferences stay private.

Third-Party Services:

• OpenAI: Story text is sent to generate stories (not stored by them)
• Hugging Face: Story descriptions sent for illustrations (not stored by them)

4. Data Storage & Security

• Stories: Not permanently stored - generated fresh each time
• Preferences: Stored locally in your browser only
• Security: All connections use HTTPS encryption
• No Accounts: No registration or login required

5. Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal local storage for:

• Theme Preferences: Remember if you prefer light or dark mode
• No Tracking: We don't use analytics or advertising cookies

6. Website Analytics (Privacy-First)

📊 What We Track (Anonymously)

We use Plausible Analytics - a privacy-first, COPPA-compliant service that helps us understand how families use WonderTales:

• Page views: Which pages are most popular
• Traffic sources: How people find WonderTales (Google, direct visits, etc.)
• Device types: Mobile, tablet, or desktop usage
• Country-level location: General geographic regions (not specific locations)
• Popular features: Which story themes and tools kids enjoy most

🛡️ What Makes This Safe:

• No cookies: Plausible doesn't use tracking cookies
• No personal data: We can't identify individual users
• No cross-site tracking: Only tracks activity on WonderTales
• GDPR & COPPA compliant: Meets strict privacy standards
• Open source: Plausible's code is publicly auditable

🎯 Why We Track This:

• Understand which story features kids love most
• Improve website performance and user experience
• See if new features are helpful to families
• Ensure the site works well on all devices

7. Parental Rights (COPPA Compliance)

8. Age Restrictions

WonderTales is designed for children ages 3-10 with parental supervision. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. .kids Domain Compliance

As a .kids domain, WonderTales meets strict requirements:

• Child-safe content only
• No advertising or commercial content
• Enhanced privacy protections
• Regular safety monitoring

10. International Users

WonderTales is hosted in the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S., which may have different privacy laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage parents to review this policy periodically.

12. Effective Date

This privacy policy is effective as of January 7, 2026.