Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-05

Introduction

AI Novelist ("we", "our", or "us") operates the ainovelist.app website and mobile applications. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Data Controller

AI Novelist is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For questions about this policy or your data, contact us at: privacy@ainovelist.app

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (for authentication and communication)
  • Display name (optional, for personalization)
  • Authentication data via email/password or OAuth providers (Google)

Content You Create

  • Story prompts you submit for novel generation
  • Generated novels stored in your library
  • Language and reading preferences

Payment Information

We do not store your full payment card details. Payments are processed securely by:

  • Stripe (credit/debit cards)
  • PayPal
  • Coinbase Commerce (cryptocurrency)
  • Apple App Store / Google Play Store (in-app purchases on mobile)

We store only transaction references, amounts, and timestamps for your purchase history.

Technical Information

  • Device type and platform (web, iOS, Android)
  • Push notification tokens (mobile apps only, with your consent)

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our AI novel generation service
  • To manage your account and process payments
  • To send you service-related notifications and updates
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To protect against fraud and ensure security
  • To comply with legal obligations

AI Processing

Your story prompts are processed by third-party AI providers to generate novels:

  • OpenAI (GPT models)
  • Google (Gemini models)

These providers process your prompts according to their respective privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with AI providers - only the content of your prompts.

Learn more about our AI transparency practices

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies (Required)

Authentication, session management, CSRF protection, and completing purchases. These cannot be disabled.

Functional Cookies (Optional)

Remembering your language preference and reading progress.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Understanding how visitors interact with our service to improve the experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

Data Sharing

We share your data only with:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Coinbase, Apple, Google) to complete transactions
  • AI providers (OpenAI, Google) to generate your novels
  • Law enforcement when required by applicable law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

  • Account data: Retained while your account is active
  • Generated novels: Retained until you delete them or your account
  • Payment records: Retained for 7 years for legal/tax compliance

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for optional processing

To exercise these rights, visit your dashboard or contact privacy@ainovelist.app

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from your dashboard. Account deletion is processed immediately and permanently removes your personal data, private novels, Inkies balance, and achievements.

Public novels you have published to the bookstore will be preserved but attributed to a "Deleted User" to maintain the integrity of the bookstore. Payment transaction records are retained for legal compliance.

Go to Dashboard to manage your account

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication, and regular security reviews.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our service. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

privacy@ainovelist.app