Effective Date: June 10, 2025

At CEDAR PUZZLES PTE. LTD. ("Cedar Puzzles," "we," "us," or "our"), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our websites, apps, and services - especially through our AI-powered storytelling platform, Story Verse (collectively referred to as the "Services").

Who We Are

CEDAR PUZZLES PTE. LTD. is the data controller responsible for your information.
Registered address:
6 Raffles Quay, #14-06, Singapore (048580)

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected]

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we’ll update the "Effective Date" above and encourage you to review the latest version. Continuing to use our Services after an update means you agree to the revised terms.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our Services, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account & Personal Data: Your name, email address, or login method when you create a profile, participate in story contests, or save creative progress.
  
  

• Device Information: Includes device type, operating system, language settings, app version, advertising ID, IP address, and time zone.
  
  

• Usage Behavior: Data such as feature usage, app crashes, user activity, and preferences related to story generation.
  
  

• Permissions Access: Certain features (e.g. audio input for voice narration or camera access for avatar customization) may require additional permissions.
  
  

• Social Logins: If you sign in via Google, Apple, or other platforms, we may collect publicly shared profile details like your name or profile image.
  
  

• User Contributions: Content you create or submit, such as custom stories, images, or responses to in-app challenges.
  
  

• Tracking Technologies: Cookies, SDKs, or third-party tools may be used for analytics and personalized experience (see Appendix A).
  
  

2. How We Use This Information

Your data helps us:

• Operate and maintain our Services (e.g. story creation, profile saving)
  
  

• Improve performance and personalize content
  
  

• Respond to support requests and feedback
  
  

• Prevent fraud and enhance security
  
  

• Offer optional updates, challenges, or event notifications
  
  

• Serve relevant ads with consent where required
  
  

• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

3. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Inactive accounts (e.g., no login or interaction for 14 months) may be deleted. Once deleted, data cannot be recovered.

4. Your Rights

You may:

• Access or update your personal data
  
  

• Request deletion of your information
  
  

• Restrict or object to data processing
  
  

• Revoke consent for permissions (like camera or microphone access)
  
  

• Opt out of personalized advertising
  
  

Ad Opt-Out Instructions:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
  
  

• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
  
  

Note: Even after opting out, non-personalized ads may still be shown.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

• Hosting/cloud providers (e.g., AWS or equivalent)
  
  

• Analytics or support service providers
  
  

• Advertising networks (see Appendix A)
  
  

• Legal authorities (when required by law)
  
  

• Affiliates or successor entities (in case of merger or acquisition)
  
  

We will always seek your consent if data sharing extends beyond the purposes outlined here.

6. Children’s Privacy

Story Verse is designed for children, but we ensure compliance with applicable child data protection laws. We do not knowingly collect personal data without verifiable parental consent.
If we receive information that a child’s data has been collected inappropriately, we will delete it upon request. Parents may contact us at [email protected].

7. External Links

Our platform may contain links to external sites or third-party services. These are governed by their own privacy policies, and we do not control their content or practices.

8. Jurisdiction-Specific Rights

Depending on your region (e.g., EEA, California), you may have additional rights. For California users, please refer to our CCPA Notice [link to be added].

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will always indicate the latest version.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, feel free to contact us:
[email protected]

Appendix A - Advertising Partners

We collaborate with advertising platforms that may collect certain device identifiers and technical data in order to deliver personalized ads. If you’re located in regions such as the EEA, some partners may request your explicit consent before showing targeted ads. You can manage or opt out of data collection through the individual privacy policies of these networks.

Key advertising partners may include:
Google AdMob, Meta (Facebook) Audience Network, AppLovin, Unity Ads, Chartboost, and others.

Some of these partners operate as data processors and only handle data according to our instructions and in line with applicable regulations.

Appendix B - Analytics & Service Providers

To help us understand user behavior, enhance performance, and support the smooth operation of our Services, we rely on trusted third-party tools. These tools may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data such as usage patterns, device metrics, and app performance indicators.

Our analytics and infrastructure partners may include:
Firebase, Adjust, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, among others.

For detailed information on how each provider handles data — including their opt-out options — please refer to their respective privacy policies.