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Privacy Policy

StoryVeda is built for bedtime, not for advertising. This page sets out exactly what we collect, who processes it, how long we keep it, and how you remove it.

Last updated21 June 2026Effective21 June 2026OperatorExcelencia Digital Marketing Pvt LtdApplies toApp & thestoryveda.com

1. Who this app is for

StoryVeda is designed for parents and families with children aged 2–12. The app is used by parents (account holders) on behalf of their children. We do not allow children to create accounts directly. All accounts are parent accounts.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

Parent account information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mobile phone number, used for OTP authentication
  • Google account information, if you sign in with Google

Child profile information, entered by the parent

  • Child's name
  • Child's age
  • Child's gender
  • Child's interests, for example animals, space or magic
  • Child's preferred language
  • Child's name phonetic pronunciation (optional)
  • Favourite characters and moral preferences
  • Pet names and family member names (optional)

Voice recordings (optional)

If you create a personalised narrator voice, your recording is transmitted to ElevenLabs for voice synthesis. It is never shared with other users.

2.2 Information collected automatically

  • Story listening history
  • Favourited stories
  • Sleep sounds played
  • Prayer and meditation audio sessions
  • Affirmation and manner sessions completed
  • Gratitude journal entries
  • Love notes
  • Words saved to the Magic Word Vault
  • AI stories generated
  • Story feedback ratings and tags
  • Story reports
  • Device identifier

2.3 Information created by the service

  • AI-generated bedtime stories
  • AI-generated cover illustrations
  • AI-generated audio narrations

3. How we use your information

DataPurpose
Name, email, phoneAccount creation and authentication
Child profilePersonalising stories
Name phoneticEnsuring correct narrator pronunciation
Voice recordingCreating a personalised narrator voice via ElevenLabs
Listening historyShowing reading progress and powering recommendations
Device identifierEnforcing the 2-device login limit
Story feedbackImproving story quality
Story reportsModerating AI-generated content for safety

The short version

We do not use your data for advertising. We do not sell your data to any third party.

4. Third-party service providers

ProviderWhat they receivePurpose
SupabaseAccount data, child profiles, story dataDatabase, authentication, file storage
OpenAIStory prompt: child name, age, interests, themeGenerating story text
Google Imagen APIVisual scene description from the storyGenerating cover illustrations
ElevenLabsStory text, voice recordingNarration; personalised voices
Sarvam AIPrayer and mantra textPrayer audio in Indian languages
RevenueCatSubscription statusManaging subscription purchases
Google Sign-InGoogle account ID and emailOptional authentication
RazorpayPayment details for gift purchasesProcessing gift payments
RailwayAll API requestsHosting the backend server

We do not share your data with any other third parties.

5. Children's privacy

  • All accounts are parent accounts. Children do not create accounts.
  • Child profile data is stored only for personalisation. It is not shared with other users and is not used for advertising.
  • We do not collect data directly from children.
  • We do not show advertising.
  • We do not transmit the Android Advertising ID (AAID).

If you believe a child's data has been collected inadvertently, write to privacy@thestoryveda.com and we will remove it.

6. AI-generated content

  • Stories are generated by OpenAI's GPT-4 model.
  • Illustrations are generated by Google Imagen.
  • Narrations are generated by ElevenLabs.
  • All AI-generated content is filtered to ensure it is age-appropriate.

If anything ever feels wrong for your child, use the flag button in the app. A person reads every report. See also our child safety page.

7. Data retention

Data typeRetention period
Account and child profileUntil you delete your account
Generated storiesUntil you delete them, or delete your account
Listening historyUntil you delete your account
Voice recordingsUntil you delete the voice, or delete your account
Story feedback and reports2 years, then anonymised
Device identifiersUntil you sign out of that device

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of all data we hold about you
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion — delete your account and all associated data
  • Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Withdraw consent — stop using the service at any time

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you may also nominate a person to exercise these rights on your behalf.

Write to privacy@thestoryveda.com. We respond within 30 days.

9. Data security

  • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Supabase Row Level Security, so one family cannot read another's data
  • OTP-based phone verification and Google Sign-In
  • A 2-device login limit

Found a security issue? Please write to security@thestoryveda.com.

10. Account deletion

When you delete your account:

  • All stories, child profiles, listening history, favourites and voice recordings are permanently deleted
  • Cover images are deleted from cloud storage
  • Your Supabase authentication account is deleted

Deletion is immediate and cannot be undone

There is no recovery window. Please be certain before you confirm.

How to delete:

11. No advertising

StoryVeda contains no advertisements. We do not work with advertising networks. We do not use your data for targeted advertising. We do not sell your data.

12. Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with:

  • India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA)
  • India's Information Technology Act 2000 and IT Rules 2021
  • Google Play Families Policy
  • Google Play Data Safety requirements

13. Changes to this policy

If we change this policy we will tell you by in-app notification, and by email where we have your address. The date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent version.

14. Contact us

Privacy enquiries

privacy@thestoryveda.com

Excelencia Digital Marketing Pvt Ltd. We respond within 30 days.

Security issues

security@thestoryveda.com

Vulnerability reports and anything that looks unsafe.

Grievance Officer

Aditi Joon

Required under IT Rules 2021 and DPDPA 2023. Acknowledged in 48 hours, resolved in 30 days. grievance@thestoryveda.com

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