Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Indietoon Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at indietoonstudio.com and our AI-powered manga and comic creation platform (the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name and email address (from Google OAuth)
• Profile picture (from Google OAuth)
• Payment information (processed by third-party payment providers)

2.2 User-Generated Content

We store content you create using our Service, including:

• Stories, chapters, and page designs
• Character descriptions and generated images
• Scene descriptions and visual content
• Comments and interactions with other users' content

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Train and improve our AI models (using aggregated, anonymized data)

4. AI and Data Processing

Our Service uses AI to generate images and content. Here's what you should know:

• Text prompts you enter are sent to third-party AI providers (Google Gemini, Replicate)
• Generated images are stored on our cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare R2)
• We may use anonymized usage patterns to improve our AI prompts and recommendations
• We do not sell your prompts or generated content to third parties

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our Service (hosting, payment processing, AI generation)
• Published Content: Stories you publish will be visible to other users on our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:

• Supabase: Authentication and database (privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy)
• Google OAuth: Login authentication (privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy)
• Cloudflare: CDN and image storage (privacy policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy)
• Replicate: AI image generation (privacy policy: replicate.com/privacy)
• Vercel: Website hosting (privacy policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy)

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes. Published stories may remain on the platform unless you unpublish them before deleting your account.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Export: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@indietoonstudio.com.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our Service
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: