Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

At Novelcraft, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered book generation platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Name (optional)
  • Display name (for published works)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe)

Content Data

We store the content you create, including:

  • Story prompts and parameters
  • Generated outlines and chapters
  • Book covers and metadata
  • Comments and ratings on the marketplace

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • Device and browser information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Generation statistics (word counts, chapter counts)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service
  • Process your transactions and subscriptions
  • Send you important updates about your account
  • Improve our AI models and user experience
  • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. AI and Your Content

Content Processing: Your prompts and content are sent to third-party AI providers to generate stories. These providers process data according to their own privacy policies.

Model Training: We may use anonymized, aggregated usage patterns to improve our service. We do not use your specific story content to train AI models without explicit consent.

5. Data Sharing

We share your information with:

  • AI Providers: Third-party AI services for content generation
  • Payment Processors: Stripe for subscription billing
  • Cloud Services: Vercel for hosting, database providers for storage
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns (anonymized)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
  • Secure authentication with password hashing
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and monitoring

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Download your content in standard formats
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@novelcraft.ai

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. After account deletion:

  • Personal data is deleted within 30 days
  • Content may be retained in backups for up to 90 days
  • Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Security and fraud prevention

10. 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.

11. International Users

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the Service.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@novelcraft.ai