Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how LLC EVALLUME ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website at skazka.ai/us and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address for registration and authentication
• Child's Information (provided by parent/guardian):
  • Child's first name (used in the story)
  • Child's age range (0-2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-10 years)
  • Child's gender
  • Child's photo (used to create an AI avatar, then immediately deleted)
  • Eye color and interests (optional, for personalization)
• Contact Information: Name, phone number, shipping address (for printed book orders)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions with Service
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by our Merchant of Record, Lemon Squeezy. We do not store your credit card numbers or banking information. Please review Lemon Squeezy's Privacy Policy for information about their data practices.

3. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

3.1 Parental Consent

By using our Service and providing information about your child, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the parent or legal guardian of the child
• You have the authority to provide this information and consent on behalf of the child
• You consent to our collection and use of your child's information as described in this Policy
• You are at least 18 years of age

3.2 What We Collect from Children (via Parents)

We collect the following information about children only from parents/guardians:

• First name (for story personalization)
• Age range (to tailor content appropriateness)
• Gender (for story character creation)
• Photo (used to create an AI avatar; original photo is immediately deleted after avatar creation)
• Interests (optional, for story customization)

3.3 How We Use Children's Information

We use children's information solely for:

• Creating a unique AI avatar based on the child's photo (the original photo is immediately and permanently deleted after avatar creation)
• Using the avatar to generate personalized AI illustrations featuring the child's likeness
• Creating personalized story text with the child as the main character
• Ensuring age-appropriate content

✅ We do NOT use children's information for marketing, advertising, or any other purpose.

3.4 Parental Rights Under COPPA

As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to:

• Review your child's personal information we have collected
• Request deletion of your child's personal information
• Refuse further collection or use of your child's information
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@skazka.ai. We will respond within 30 days.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To create and deliver personalized stories
• To process payments (via Lemon Squeezy)
• To send order confirmations and story delivery notifications
• To provide customer support
• To improve our Service
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Data Retention and Deletion

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting privacy@skazka.ai.

6. Information Sharing

We share your information only with:

• Lemon Squeezy (Merchant of Record) — for payment processing. They act as the seller of record and handle all payment transactions.
• AI Service Providers (OpenAI, Replicate) — for generating story text and illustrations. Only technical parameters necessary for generation are shared; no identifying information is linked.
• Cloud Storage Providers — for secure storage of generated content.
• Shipping Partners (for printed books) — name and shipping address only.
• Analytics Services (Google Analytics) — anonymized usage data only.

✅ We do NOT sell, rent, or share children's personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Encrypted storage for sensitive data
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits
• Secure cloud infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Do Not Track

Our Service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

9. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Service functionality (authentication, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Service
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

13. Contact Us