Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
StoryShots ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name through Google sign-in or email authentication powered by Firebase Authentication. We do not store your Google password.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you use StoryShots, including:
- Books you listen to and your listening progress
- Highlights and annotations you create
- Favorite books and reading preferences
- Goodreads import data (when you choose to connect your Goodreads account)
- Language preferences
Analytics Data
We use privacy-friendly analytics to understand how our service is used. This includes page views, general geographic region, device type, and referral source. We do not use invasive tracking cookies or sell your data to advertisers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the StoryShots service
- Sync your listening progress across devices
- Save your highlights, favorites, and preferences
- Generate personalized recommendations
- Improve our service and develop new features
- Communicate with you about your account or service updates
3. Third-Party Services
StoryShots integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase Authentication | User sign-in | Email, display name |
| Google Books API | Book metadata and covers | Book search queries |
| ElevenLabs | Text-to-speech audio generation | Summary text for narration |
| Amazon S3 | File storage (audio, images) | Generated audio files, cover images |
| Goodreads | Book list import (optional) | Your Goodreads reading list (when you initiate import) |
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure cloud infrastructure. We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and implement access controls to protect your information. While no system is perfectly secure, we take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
We use essential cookies for authentication (session management) and local storage to save your listening progress for offline access. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information. Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
StoryShots is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at [email protected].