1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Be Morpheus ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our storytelling platform (the "Service").
This policy is a draft prepared for legal review. It does not constitute legal advice or a representation that the Service is compliant with any particular privacy law.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information: email address, username, display name, and password (stored as a secure hash).
- Profile information: avatar image, biography, and role selections (reader, author, or both).
- Content you create: stories, chapters, scripts, writing projects, notes, characters, and other materials you write or upload.
- Content you post publicly: published stories, comments, and replies.
- Communications: if you contact us, we may retain the content of your messages.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages you visit, stories you read, chapters you open, and features you use.
- Reading activity: your reading history, bookmarks, ratings, likes, and followed authors.
- Writing activity: your writing sessions, word counts, and streaks.
- Device and log data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Information from third-party sign-in
If you sign in using a third-party provider such as Google or Facebook, we receive the basic profile information that provider makes available (for example, your name and email address) in accordance with that provider's policies and your privacy settings.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate and maintain your account and provide the Service.
- To enable you to write, save, and publish your content.
- To power AI-assisted writing features (see the AI Policy).
- To personalize your experience, including recommendations and your home feed.
- To send notifications you have opted into, such as comments, new chapters, and recommendations.
- To improve the Service, diagnose technical issues, and ensure security.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable privacy laws require a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following: performance of a contract with you, your consent, our legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
6. Data Storage and Security
We store data on servers and cloud infrastructure, including object storage for uploaded media. We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption of passwords and secure transmission of data.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, and the right to data portability.
You can update your profile information through your account settings. You can request deletion of your account, which will remove your account and associated data in accordance with our retention practices.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Service.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children below the age of consent in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date and provide notice where required. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Service.