Privacy Policy - Storyboon

How Storyboon protects and handles your story data with complete privacy and security.

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Welcome to Storyboon

At Storyboon, operated by Sahtu Press ("we," "us," or "our"), we care about your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our professional story editing workshop platform.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (used for passwordless authentication)
  • Account creation date
  • Magic link verification codes (temporary, expire after 10 minutes)

Workshop Data

  • Stories you create and workshop through our 3-pass system
  • Workshop progress and session data (Paste Your Draft, Guided Improvements, Polish & Finish)
  • Story analysis results and improvement scores
  • Draft stories saved in your account
  • Payment history for Publishing Package purchases

Usage Information

  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • IP address
  • Time spent on platform
  • Features used
  • Page views and navigation patterns (via Google Analytics)
  • Conversion events (workshop completions, Publishing Package purchases)

2. Passwordless Authentication

Storyboon uses a secure passwordless authentication system:

  • No Passwords: We don't store passwords - you can't lose what we don't have
  • Magic Link System: We send a 6-digit verification code to your email
  • Secure Codes: Verification codes expire after 10 minutes and can only be used once
  • Email Verification: Only someone with access to your email can log in
  • Session Management: You stay logged in until you explicitly log out or clear your browser

How Authentication Works

  • Enter your email address to request a login code
  • Check your email for a 6-digit verification code
  • Enter the code to access your account
  • Codes are single-use and expire quickly for security

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our 3-pass workshop platform
  • Track your workshop progress through Paste Your Draft, Guided Improvements, and Polish & Finish passes
  • Save your draft stories for continued editing
  • Process payments for Publishing Package purchases
  • Send important updates about your account
  • Customize your workshop experience based on your progress
  • Analyze platform performance and story improvement patterns
  • Track user behavior and conversion events via Google Analytics
  • Ensure platform security

4. AI Processing and Data Handling

Storyboon uses artificial intelligence technology to analyze your stories and provide editorial guidance. Here's how we handle your story content:

AI Processing Details

  • Service Provider: Google Gemini API (Google LLC)
  • Purpose: Generate personalized story structure analysis and editorial suggestions
  • Processing Method: Your story text is transmitted securely to Google's Gemini API for real-time analysis
  • Data Retention: Story text is processed in real-time and not retained by Google beyond the time needed to generate analysis
  • Security: All transmissions use TLS encryption

What We Analyze

  • Story structure and narrative flow
  • Character development and conflict
  • Pacing and tension
  • Language and readability
  • Age-appropriate content assessment

Data Protection Guarantees

  • No AI Training: Your stories are NEVER used to train or improve AI models
  • No Third-Party Sharing: Your stories are not shared with any third parties except Google for processing
  • No Publication: Your stories remain private and are never published or distributed
  • User Control: You can delete your stories and all associated analysis data at any time
  • Account Deletion: When you delete your account, all your stories are permanently removed within 30 days

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Contractual Necessity: We need to process your story to provide the workshop service
  • Legitimate Interest: Improving our analysis capabilities to serve you better
  • Consent: By using our service, you consent to this processing as described

Your Rights Regarding AI Processing

  • Access your stored stories and analysis data anytime via your account
  • Download all your stories and workshop data
  • Delete your account and all associated stories (permanent removal within 30 days)
  • Object to AI processing (though this means we cannot provide the workshop service)
  • Request information about how your data is processed

5. Your Stories and Content

  • You own your original stories and workshop content
  • We store your stories and workshop data securely
  • You can delete your stories and workshop data anytime
  • We maintain backups for system reliability

6. Information Sharing

We share your information with:

  • Stripe - for processing payments
  • Google LLC (Gemini API) - for story analysis processing only
  • Google LLC (Google Analytics) - for website analytics and conversion tracking
  • Service providers who help us operate the platform

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform:

What We Track

  • Page Views: Which pages you visit and how long you stay
  • User Behavior: How you navigate through the workshop process
  • Conversion Events: Workshop completions and Publishing Package purchases
  • Device Information: Browser type, device type, and screen size
  • Geographic Data: General location (country/region level)

Data Protection

  • Anonymized IP: We use Google Analytics' IP anonymization feature
  • No Personal Data: We don't track personally identifiable information
  • Aggregated Reports: Data is used only in aggregated, anonymous reports
  • Opt-Out Available: You can opt out using browser settings or Google's opt-out tools

Purpose

  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Understand which features are most valuable to users
  • Track conversion rates for business optimization
  • Identify and fix technical issues

8. Children's Privacy

For users under 13:

  • We require parental consent
  • We collect minimal information
  • We disable social features
  • We provide age-appropriate content

9. Your Privacy Rights

You can:

  • Access your personal information
  • Update your account details
  • Delete your content
  • Export your stories
  • Close your account
  • Opt-out of marketing emails

10. Data Security

  • We encrypt your data
  • We use secure servers
  • We regularly update security measures
  • We protect against unauthorized access

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of information sharing
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights

12. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. We'll notify you of significant changes by:

  • Posting notice on our website
  • Sending email to registered users
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

13. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Contact us:

Sahtu Press
PO BOX 1393
Manteca, CA 95336
publish@sahtupress.com