Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BarakaTales, operated by imovia GmbH ("we," "our," or "us"), a company registered in Switzerland. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

BarakaTales is a service that creates personalized children's stories from photographs of toys using artificial intelligence technology. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Photographs: Images of toys and objects that you upload to generate stories
• Story Preferences: Language selection, story length, narrator voice, and moral themes
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to premium features, payment details processed by our payment provider

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service, including features used and stories created
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Story Generation: Processing uploaded photos through AI to create personalized children's stories
• Audio Synthesis: Converting story text into audio narration
• Service Delivery: Providing, maintaining, and improving our service
• Account Management: Creating and managing your user account
• Communication: Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Analytics: Understanding usage patterns to improve our service
• Legal Compliance: Complying with legal obligations and protecting rights

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to deliver our service:

4.1 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 services to analyze images and generate stories. Uploaded images and generated content are processed by OpenAI's systems. OpenAI's privacy policy applies to this processing.

4.2 ElevenLabs

We use ElevenLabs' text-to-speech service to create audio narrations. Story text is sent to ElevenLabs for voice synthesis. ElevenLabs' privacy policy applies to this processing.

4.3 Supabase

We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Your account information and generated stories are stored on Supabase's secure servers. Supabase's privacy policy applies to this processing.

5. Children's Privacy

BarakaTales is designed for use by parents and guardians to create content for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 years of age. The service should only be used by adults creating content for children.

We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swiss data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until you request account deletion
• Stories and Images: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Switzerland. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze service usage. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect service functionality.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: