Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 13, 2025
Effective for: Talegate, Inc. (“Talegate,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
1. Our Commitment to Privacy
At Talegate, we value your family’s privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from children, parents, and other users of our website, mobile apps, and related services (“Service”).
We are fully compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable data-protection laws. Talegate is designed to protect children’s personal information and to give parents full control over how their child interacts with our platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what’s needed to provide a safe and personalized storytelling experience.
A. Information Provided by Parents or Guardians
- Parent name and email (to verify consent)
- Account login credentials
- Payment or subscription information (if applicable)
- Child’s display name, avatar, or age range (optional, anonymized)
B. Information Collected from Children (with parental consent)
- Chosen character names or preferences
- Voice recordings (if microphone features are enabled)
- Basic usage data (e.g., number of stories created, time spent)
- Non-identifiable device data (e.g., device type, OS version)
C. Automatically Collected Data
To keep the app running smoothly, we may automatically collect limited technical data:
- App usage analytics (anonymous)
- Error logs or crash reports
- IP address (anonymized and not linked to identity)
We do not collect GPS location, camera data, or any personally identifying information from a child without verifiable parental consent.
3. How We Use the Information
We use collected data to:
- Personalize stories and content
- Save progress and story preferences
- Improve app performance and safety
- Communicate with parents/guardians about the account
- Maintain compliance with COPPA and parental requests
We never sell or rent any personal information to third parties.
4. Parental Rights and Controls
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Review the personal information collected from their child.
- Request deletion of their child’s information at any time.
- Withdraw consent for further data collection or participation.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
hello@talegate.ai
We may verify the parent’s identity before fulfilling requests to ensure the security of the account.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited information only in these cases:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate the platform (hosting, analytics, email), bound by strict confidentiality.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, to protect safety, or to prevent fraud.
We do not share, sell, or trade children’s personal information with advertisers or marketers.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law.
Security measures include:
- Encrypted data storage
- Restricted staff access
- Regular security audits
If a parent deletes an account, all associated child data will be permanently deleted within a reasonable timeframe (typically 30 days).
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or local storage for app functionality (like saving story progress), not for advertising or profiling. Parents can clear cookies or disable tracking in device settings without losing access to most features.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our platform may include safe external links (e.g., parent resources, community forums). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. Parents should review their policies separately.
9. International Users
If you access Talegate from outside the United States, please note that your information will be processed in accordance with U.S. privacy laws, including COPPA.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements or legal requirements. If the changes are significant, we will notify parents directly via email or in-app notice.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or to submit a parental request, please contact:
Talegate Privacy Team
hello@talegate.ai
2310 N Henderson Ave, #504, Dallas, TX 75206
talegate.ai
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