Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our photo slideshow generation service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email address
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
  • Photos you upload
  • Generated content (slideshows, poems, and narrations)

Automatically Collected Information

We plan to implement Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information
  • Usage data and interaction with our service

How We Use Your Information

Essential Service Purposes

  • Creating and delivering your personalized photo slideshows
  • Processing payments
  • Sending you your completed slideshow via email
  • Providing customer support
  • Maintaining and improving our service

Technical Processing

Your content is processed through several secure services:

  • Amazon S3 for photo and video storage
  • OpenAI for photo analysis and content generation
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Resend for email delivery

Data Storage and Retention

  • Photos and generated videos are currently stored indefinitely in secure cloud storage
  • We are developing a data retention policy to implement automatic deletion of content after a reasonable period
  • Payment information is not stored on our servers; it is handled directly by Stripe

Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We share data with trusted service providers only as necessary to provide our service:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud storage
  • OpenAI for AI processing
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Resend for email communications
  • Google Analytics for website usage analysis (planned)

These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

User Content Rights

  • We do not claim ownership of your uploaded photos
  • We will not use your generated content (slideshows, poems) for marketing or other purposes without your explicit written consent
  • You retain all rights to your original content

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure HTTPS transmission
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or through our service.

Contact Us

Shark & Summit, LLC
200 E Verona Ave #1078
Verona, WI 53593
United States

For privacy-related questions: support@thestoryofus.love

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the United States. By using our service, you consent to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Wisconsin for all disputes arising from or relating to this Privacy Policy or your use of our service.