Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to HUSHIKO ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered bedtime story application and website.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using HUSHIKO, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Account information (name, email address)
• Child's information (first name, age range)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (stories created, preferences, app interactions)

2.2 Children's Privacy

HUSHIKO is designed for children aged 3-12. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations worldwide. We only collect the minimum information necessary to provide our service:

• Child's first name (for story personalization)
• Age range (to adapt story complexity)
• Story preferences and themes

We do not knowingly collect other personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and general location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• App usage statistics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our service
• Generating personalized AI stories
• Processing payments and managing subscriptions
• Improving our AI algorithms and user experience
• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Responding to customer support requests
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our service
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

• OpenAI (for AI story and image generation)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Cloud hosting services (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Customer support tools

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing (PCI DSS compliant)
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Parental Control: Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@hushiko.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account:

• Personal information is deleted within 30 days
• Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics
• Legal and financial records are retained as required by law

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU)
• Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
• Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of HUSHIKO after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@hushiko.com
• Email: support@hushiko.com

13. Regional Specific Provisions

13.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request disclosure of information we collect and sell (we do not sell personal information). Contact us to exercise your rights.

13.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.