Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Learning Ability ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our interactive storytelling platform ("the Platform").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. It works alongside our Terms of Service to govern your use of the Platform.

2. What Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address — used as your login identifier
• Password — stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• Profile information — any optional details you choose to share, such as name or display name

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information — including browser type, operating system, and device model
• Usage data — such as which adventures you're playing, your progress through scenes, and which choices you make
• Cookie and local storage data — used to maintain your session and improve your experience

2.3 Information from Adventures

If you create your own content, we store:

• Text you write in scenes and questions
• Images you upload or generate
• Metadata about your content (title, description, tags)

This information is yours, but we may access it in support of our services.

3. Why We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Operating the Platform — to authenticate your login, maintain your session, and deliver content as you interact with it
• Providing and Improving Services — to analyze usage patterns and optimize performance, including image generation and scene loading
• Personalization — to remember your progress and preferences so you can resume where you left off
• Communications — to send you service-related notices, updates about new features, and occasional promotional emails (with your consent)
• Legal and Security — to prevent fraud, investigate breaches, and comply with applicable laws

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers — companies that assist us in operating the Platform (e.g., hosting, analytics, image generation)
• Business Transfers — in connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
• Legal Requirements — when we believe disclosure is required to comply with the law, enforce our rights, or protect our users

We do not sell your personal information.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your information in secure servers. Our database (PostgreSQL, in every environment) uses industry-standard encryption at rest. Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected with TLS/SSL encryption.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

The Platform uses cookies and browser local storage to:

• Maintain your logged-in state
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

7. Advertising and Tracking

Currently, Learning Ability does not engage in behavioral advertising or tracking. We do not share your information with third parties for the purpose of building advertising profiles.

If we introduce advertising or tracking in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and notify you.

8. Children's Privacy

The Platform is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable time thereafter (typically 24 months) to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. After that period, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — Request deletion of your data (and we'll delete it within 30 days unless an exemption applies)
• Restriction — Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object — Object to processing where we rely on legitimate interest or consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@learning.ability.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last updated" date and notify you of material changes via email or an in-app notice.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@learning.ability
• Address: Learning Ability, 123 Innovation Drive, Tech Park, City, Country (placeholder — update when actual address is known)