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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2023

This Privacy Policy describes the data that we process to support StoryVibe apps, websites, and related services offered by StoryVibe team. You can find additional tools and data in the StoryVibe settings. It explains our practices concerning the personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, in connection with StoryVibe. If you do not agree with this policy, you should not use StoryVibe. If you have any questions about how we use your personal data, please contact support@deviationlab.com.

1. Data Collection

The type of data that we collect and process is dependent on how you use StoryVibe. For instance, the data we collect from the reader on StoryVibe is not the same as that from the author who publishes the novel on StoryVibe. Even if you don't have an account, if you use StoryVibe, we'll be able to collect some data about you. The data we collect and process as follows:

I. Your Operation and Data You Provide

On StoryVibe, you can read or publish novels, make comments, and purchase coins for charged chapters and so on. We will collect the operation that you may perform on StoryVibe and the data you provide, such as:

The content you create, for example novel or comments
The metadata about the content itself, for example upload address or creation documents date, in accordance with the relevant legislation
The type of content that you read or comment
The application and function you use, and your operation during this
The purchase or other transactions you do including the credit card data
The time, frequency, and duration of your operation

Data Under Special Protection

You can choose to provide data about your age, gender, address, and email address. These and some other types of data may be specially protected under the laws of your jurisdiction.

II. Application, Browser and Device Data

We will collect and receive data about the different devices you use and how you use these devices, and the data that comes from these devices. The device data that we collect and receive including:

The device and software that you currently use, and other device characteristics
The data that your device links to the Internet, including your IP address
The data that is collected by Cookie (specified on Section 2) and other similar techniques

III. Data from Business Partners, Suppliers and Third Parties

We will collect various data and operations that you are on or out of StoryVibe from business partners, suppliers and third parties. For example, we will collect your device data, your using application and the advertisement you view. Furthermore, a business partner will share us some other data, such as your email, third-party account data.

2. Cookie

Cookies are small pieces of text used to store data on web browsers. Cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other data on computers, phones and other devices. Other technologies, including data that we store on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device and other software, are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies".

We use cookies if you have a StoryVibe account, use StoryVibe, including our website and apps, or visit other websites and apps that use StoryVibe. Cookies enable StoryVibe team to offer StoryVibe to you and to understand the data that we receive about you, including data about your use of other websites and apps, whether you are registered or logged in or not.

We use cookies to:

Verify log-in data
Track traffic flow and patterns of travel in connection with the Services
Understand the total number of visitors to the Services on an ongoing basis and the types of devices
Monitor the performance of the Services and continually improve it
Customize and enhance your online experience
Provide customer service

You have the right to choose whether to accept cookies or not. However, please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, certain parts of StoryVibe may not work properly if you have disabled browser cookie use. Please be aware that these controls are distinct from the controls that StoryVibe team offers you.

3. How We Use Data

We use the data we have (subject to choices you make) as described below and to provide and support StoryVibe and related services. Here is how:

Provide, personalize and improve our products
Promote safety, integrity and security
Communicate with you
Research and innovate for social good

4. Data Sharing

Your data is shared with others in the following ways:

People and accounts you share and communicate with
Third-party partners who use analytics services
Law enforcement or legal requests

5. Data Retention & Deletion

We store data until it is no longer necessary to provide our services and StoryVibe, or until your account is deleted — whichever comes first. When you delete your account, we delete things you have posted and you won't be able to recover that information later.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, port and erase your data. You can also manage your information through the settings in the app.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, you can contact us as described below:
Email: support@deviationlab.com