Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

O Meu Livro ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered personalized children's book creation service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)
• Photos and Content: Images you upload for book creation
• Book Details: Character names, story preferences, age groups, and custom prompts
• Shipping Information: Address and contact details for hardcover orders

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the service
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
• Cookies: Authentication tokens and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create personalized storybooks using AI technology
• Process payments and fulfill orders
• Communicate with you about your account and orders
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. AI and Data Processing

We use the following AI services to create your books:

• Google Gemini AI: For story generation and image creation
• Your photos and prompts are processed by AI to generate personalized content
• We do not use your data to train AI models
• Generated content is stored securely in our Firebase infrastructure

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Firebase (hosting), Stripe (payments), Lulu (printing), Google (AI services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Data is stored on secure Firebase servers
• Encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Automated backups

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@omeulivro.com

8. Children's Privacy

While our service creates books for children, it is intended for use by adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Authentication and security
• Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our service
• Preferences: Remembering your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States (where Firebase and Google servers are located). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

12. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on our service. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@omeulivro.com
• Support: support@omeulivro.com
• Website: https://omeulivro.com

15. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your data is processed lawfully based on consent, contract performance, or legitimate interests. You have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.