Privacy

1. Data Controller
The Castor Stories app is published by GABEM Studio, a sole proprietorship registered under SIREN number 989 769 047, with its head office located in France.

‍Publishing Director: Mélissa PESTEL
‍Contact: hello@gabem.fr

GABEM Studio acts as the data controller for personal data collected through the application.

‍2. Type of Data Collected
The data collected includes:
Identification Data: email address, password, user IDs;
Personalization Data: child’s first name, age, content preferences;
Technical Data: device type, operating system, activity logs;
Navigation Data: pages viewed, actions taken within the app;
Usage History: generated stories, subscriptions.

No sensitive data (e.g., ethnicity, religion, health) is intentionally collected.
If the user voluntarily enters such information in free-form fields, they do so at their own risk.

‍3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:Managing subscriptions and user accounts;Personalizing the experience and stories;Providing customer support;Enhancing the app through usage analytics;Sending transactional or promotional communications (with consent).

‍4. Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on one of the following legal grounds:Performance of a contract (Terms of Use and subscriptions);User’s explicit consent;Legitimate interest of GABEM Studio to improve the service.

‍5. Data Recipients
Data may be transferred to:Authorized members of GABEM Studio (support, technical staff);Contracted technical service providers;Administrative or judicial authorities, if legally required.
No data is transferred outside the European Economic Area without appropriate safeguards.

‍6. Retention Period
Data is retained:For as long as the app is used;Up to 3 years after the user’s last activity unless deletion is requested;Longer if legally required (billing, disputes).
Users may request deletion of their account and data at any time by email.

‍7. Data Security
GABEM Studio has implemented technical and organizational safeguards to protect data, including:Secure hosting within the EU;Encryption of data in transit;Strict access control;Internal protocols in case of security breaches.
If a breach is confirmed, GABEM Studio will notify the CNIL and affected users within 72 hours.

‍8. User Rights
In accordance with GDPR, you have the following rights:Access, rectification, and deletion;Restriction or objection to processing;Data portability;Withdrawal of consent;Filing a complaint with the CNIL (www.cnil.fr).
To exercise your rights: hello@gabem.fr

‍9. Cookies and Trackers
The app uses trackers for analytics and functional purposes. A consent banner is displayed on first launch.
Users can disable non-essential cookies via app settings or their device settings.

‍10. Updates
GABEM Studio reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy. Any material changes will be communicated 15 days in advance via email or through the app.
Continued use of the app following notification constitutes acceptance of the changes.

‍11. Disclaimer
GABEM Studio is not liable for:User’s voluntary input of sensitive or inappropriate data;Device misconfigurations or security deficiencies;Fraudulent or improper use by third parties.
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Thank you for using Castor Stories with confidence.