Privacy Policy

AI Story · Last updated: February 2026

Privacy at a Glance

📚 Information We Collect

Books & Library Data

Book titles, authors, covers, reading status, ratings, notes, and tags you add to your library.

Reading Progress

Current page, reading sessions, time spent reading, and completion dates.

Goals & Achievements

Reading goals you set and achievements you unlock.

Profile Information

Name, profile photo (if added), and reading preferences you choose to provide.

AI Story Data

Story titles, prompts, and genre selections you provide when using the AI Stories feature. This data is sent to OpenAI (a third-party AI service) to generate story content. Generated chapters are stored locally on your device. The app asks for your explicit consent before sending any data to OpenAI.

🔒 How We Store Your Data

Local Storage Only

All your data is stored exclusively on your device using Apple's secure SwiftData framework. We do not have access to your data.

No Cloud Servers

We do not upload, store, or process your personal data on any external servers.

Your Device, Your Data

When you delete the app, all your data is permanently removed from your device.

🔗 Third-Party Services

Open Library API

When you search for books, your search query is sent to Open Library (openlibrary.org) to retrieve book information. Open Library is a non-profit project of the Internet Archive.

Google Books API

We may also use Google Books API to fetch book covers and metadata. Your search queries are sent to Google's servers.

OpenAI API (AI Stories)

What data is sent: When you use the AI Stories feature, your story title, selected genre, and the prompt text you write are sent to OpenAI's servers (openai.com) to generate story content. No other personal data (such as your books, reading history, profile information, notes, or achievements) is included in these requests.

Who receives it: This data is sent to OpenAI, a third-party AI service provider, via their secure API. Data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.

User consent: The app asks for your explicit permission before sending any data to OpenAI. You can choose not to use the AI Stories feature, and no data will be sent to any AI service.

OpenAI's data handling: When data is sent via the API, OpenAI does not use it to train their models. OpenAI processes the data according to their privacy policy and terms of use.

Barcode Scanning

ISBN barcode scanning is performed entirely on your device. No images or scan data leave your device.

📊 Analytics & Advertising

Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as screen views, feature usage, and app performance. This helps us understand how the app is used and improve your experience. No personal reading data is sent.

Google AdMob

We display ads through Google AdMob. AdMob may use your device's advertising identifier and collect data such as device type, OS version, and general location to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

Advertising Identifier

We use Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework. You will be asked for permission before any cross-app tracking occurs. You can change this anytime in Settings > Privacy > Tracking.

🚫 What We Don't Do

No Data Selling

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

No Reading Data Shared

Your books, notes, ratings, and reading progress are never sent to analytics, advertising, or AI services. Only the story prompts you explicitly write in the AI Stories feature are sent to OpenAI, with your consent.

No Account Required

You can use the app fully without creating an account or providing personal information.

No Cross-App Tracking Without Consent

We ask your permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency before any cross-app tracking. You can deny or revoke this anytime.

Your Rights & Control

Export Your Data

Export your complete library and reading history anytime via Profile > Data Management.

Delete Your Data

Delete all app data instantly through Settings or by deleting the app.

Modify Your Data

Edit or remove any book, note, rating, or personal information at any time.

Offline Access

The app works offline for reading and tracking. Internet is needed for book search, AI features, and ads.

🛡 Security

App Lock

Protect your reading data with Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom PIN code.

On-Device Encryption

Your data benefits from iOS's built-in encryption when your device is locked.

Secure Framework

We use Apple's SwiftData framework which provides secure, sandboxed data storage.

👶 Children's Privacy

Safe for All Ages

The app is safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

No Social Features

There are no social features, chat, or ways to communicate with other users.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us.

aistorie.contact@gmail.com