Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

SquiggleTales LLC (“SquiggleTales,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at squiggletales.com and the SquiggleTales application (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Full name (if provided)
  • Account credentials (passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your card details)

Photos and Content

When you use our photo enhancement or animation features, we collect:

  • Photos you upload for processing
  • Generated results (enhanced photos and animations)
  • Style and effect preferences

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access the Service, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • IP address and approximate location
  • Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Process your photo enhancements and animations
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send you account-related communications (e.g., subscription confirmations, renewal reminders)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Your Photos and AI Training

We will never use your photos to train AI models. Your uploaded photos are used solely to process the enhancement or animation you requested. We do not share, sell, or license your photos to any third party.

Photos are stored securely and are accessible only to you. Generated results are stored on your account for you to download at any time while your subscription is active.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the Service:

  • Supabase — Authentication, database, and file storage
  • Stripe — Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
  • fal.ai — AI image and video processing
  • Vercel — Website hosting and delivery

Each of these providers has their own privacy policies governing how they handle data. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • All data transmitted to and from the Service is encrypted using 256-bit SSL/TLS
  • Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
  • Payment data is processed by Stripe and never touches our servers
  • Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and uploaded photos within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Request portability of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@squiggletales.com.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your authentication session and remember your preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or sell cookie data to advertisers.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: