Privacy Policy

DF: Bedtime Stories for Kids (“we”, “our”, or “us”) — Effective date: August 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have in relation to that information. If you are a parent or guardian of a child who uses our app, please read the Children's Privacy section carefully.

1. Scope & Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to the DF: Bedtime Stories for Kids mobile application and any associated websites, services, features, and content (collectively, the “Service”). The data controller for the Service is DF: Bedtime Stories for Kids. If you need to contact our privacy team, please email [email protected] (Attn: Privacy Officer).

This policy does not create any contractual rights beyond those set out in our Terms of Use. This policy is intended to be clear and legally compliant, but it is not legal advice — if you need legal advice please consult a qualified attorney.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide to us and information collected automatically when you use the Service. Examples include:

User-provided information

Automatically collected information

Sensitive data: We do not intentionally request or retain personal data that is legally considered “sensitive” (e.g., race, religion, health) except where you voluntarily provide such information in a message or uploaded content. If you or a child submits sensitive data, you understand and consent to our processing of that content for the limited purposes described in this policy.

3. How We Use Personal Data — Purposes & Legal Bases

We process personal data for the following purposes and rely on the legal bases described below (for EU users, legal bases are stated in accordance with the GDPR):

PurposeData usedLegal basis
Provide and operate the Service (story creation, storage, playback) Account data, uploaded photos & files, usage data Performance of contract; your consent for certain features
Process uploaded media (image/audio processing, transforms, enhancements) Uploaded photos, audio and associated metadata Performance of contract; separate consent when required
Customer support and troubleshooting Support messages, logs, device info Performance of contract; legitimate interests (maintaining service)
Analytics, product improvement and research Usage, device, crash reports Legitimate interests (service improvement); consent where required
Legal compliance and fraud prevention Account and transaction data, logs Legal obligation; legitimate interests

Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using the app’s settings (withdrawal does not affect processing already completed lawfully prior to the withdrawal).

4. Sharing & Third-Party Partners

To provide the Service we share personal data with service providers and partners who process data on our behalf or provide tools that operate the Service. We require partners to protect personal data and to process it only on our instructions.

Possible partners (processors and service providers)

We may share your uploaded photos, documents, and related information with the following partners for processing, storage, analytics, CDN, and other operational reasons:

We also use analytics services including Amplitude, Inc. (amplitude.com) to understand app usage and improve the Service.

Why we share

Some partners may be located outside your country. When we transfer personal data internationally we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on other lawful transfer mechanisms where permitted by law.

5. Analytics, Cookies & Tracking

We and our partners use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies for the purposes described in this policy, including essential app functionality, analytics (Amplitude), and performance monitoring. Most devices and browsers allow you to control cookies and tracking — see your device or browser settings for details. You may also be able to opt out of certain analytics tracking via in-app controls or by contacting us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as is necessary to provide the Service, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements.

If you need a different retention schedule (for legal reasons), please contact us at [email protected].

7. Security

We implement reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and alteration. These safeguards include access controls, encryption in transit and at rest where supported by our providers, and regular security assessments.

No system is perfectly secure; if we become aware of a security incident that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will follow applicable legal requirements (including notification to affected users and regulators when required by law).

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is designed for children and families. We take special care with data about children.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information. Examples include:

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected] or use in-app controls where available. We will take steps to verify your identity before responding. We aim to respond to verifiable requests without undue delay and in accordance with applicable law.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to request certain information about our data collection and sharing practices, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

Do we sell personal information? We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration. If we ever do engage in activities that constitute a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable California law we will comply with notice and opt-out requirements and provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism.

To submit a request under California law, contact us at [email protected] with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line. We will verify your request in accordance with law.

12. International Transfers

Your personal information may be processed and stored in countries other than the country where you live. We take steps to ensure adequate protection for transfers (for example contractual protections, Standard Contractual Clauses, or reliance on adequacy decisions where available).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will post a notice in the app and update the Effective Date above. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. How to Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
DF: Bedtime Stories for Kids
Email: [email protected]

If you are an EU resident, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. If you are in the United States and believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may have other remedies depending on local law.