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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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:

2.2 Character Profiles

HUSHIKO allows you to create four types of character profiles:

Character profile data is used solely for story personalization and AI image generation.

2.3 Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

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:

We do not knowingly collect other personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. Parents can review, modify, or delete their child's information at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

4. AI Services and Data Processing

4.1 OpenAI (advanced AI and AI image generation)

We use OpenAI's services for:

Data sent to OpenAI is processed according to OpenAI's Privacy Policy. We use API settings that disable training on customer data.

4.2 professional text-to-speech service

Story text is sent to professional text-to-speech technology to generate professional audio narration in 8 languages: English, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and Chinese.

4.3 Payment Processors

5. Generated Content and Storage

5.1 What We Store

5.2 Storage Location

All data is stored on secure servers. Generated content (audio, images) is stored privately and accessible only to the account owner.

5.3 PDF and Video Exports

When you export stories:

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

6.1 Service Providers

6.2 Legal Requirements

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

6.3 Business Transfers

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

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures:

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

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise these rights, use the in-app privacy settings or contact us at privacy@hushiko.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

When you delete your account, all personal data and generated content is permanently removed within 30 days.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies:

We do NOT use:

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards:

12. 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 in the app. Your continued use of HUSHIKO after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

14. Regional Specific Provisions

14.1 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. Our legal basis for processing is:

14.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights including the right to know what personal information we collect, delete it, and opt-out of sales. We do not sell personal information.

14.3 Brazil (LGPD)

Brazilian residents have rights under LGPD similar to GDPR, including access, correction, deletion, and data portability.

14.4 Other Jurisdictions

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