Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Little Hero Book, we may collect the following information:

• Account information: Name and email address when you sign in with Google.
• Photos: Images you upload to create personalized books. These are used solely for book generation.
• Book content: Character names, story selections, dedications, and other details you provide during book creation.
• Payment information: Processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your credit card details.
• Usage data: Browser type, device information, and pages visited to improve our service.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and deliver your personalized books.
• To process payments and send order confirmations.
• To communicate with you about your orders.
• To improve our website and services.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Photo Usage & Storage

Photos you upload are used exclusively to generate your personalized book illustrations. We use AI technology to transform your photos into illustrated characters. Your photos are stored securely and are not shared with third parties for marketing or any unrelated purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication.
• Stripe: For secure payment processing.
• Cloudflare: For website hosting and performance.

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies and local storage to keep you signed in and to save your book creation progress. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored securely.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Request deletion of your uploaded photos.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

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

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for parents and guardians to create books for their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All account creation and photo uploads must be done by a parent or legal guardian.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].