Privacy Policy

Introduction

AuthorFlow Studios ("we," "our," or "us") is a product of Rohimaya Publishing, a division of Pagade Ventures, LLC, operating from the State of Colorado, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services at authorflowstudios.rohimayapublishing.com (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Authentication credentials and identifiers
• Profile information you choose to provide
• OAuth data if you sign in via Google or other providers

Billing Information

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your complete credit card numbers or banking details on our servers. Stripe collects and processes your payment information in accordance with their privacy policy. We receive and store:

• Billing name and address
• Last four digits of your payment card
• Transaction history and subscription status

Content You Provide

To provide our audiobook generation services, we collect and process:

• Manuscripts and text files you upload
• Documents imported from Google Drive or Google Docs
• Generated audio files and audiobook outputs
• Cover images and associated metadata
• Project settings and voice preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited and features used
• Timestamps and session duration
• Error logs and performance data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process your manuscripts through AI text-to-speech conversion
• Generate audiobooks with emotional narration and multi-character voices
• Parse and analyze manuscript structure, chapters, and content
• Create retail samples and cover image prompts
• Process payments and manage your subscription
• Send you transactional emails (confirmations, receipts, account updates)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

AI Processing

Your manuscript text is transmitted to OpenAI and other AI service providers to generate audiobook narration, analyze content structure, and create AI-powered features. These providers process your content in accordance with their privacy policies and data processing agreements.

Payments

Stripe, Inc. processes all payment transactions. Your billing information is transmitted directly to Stripe and handled according to their privacy policy and PCI-DSS compliance standards.

Storage

Your manuscripts and generated audio files are stored using Cloudflare R2 object storage. Account and metadata information is stored using Supabase database services.

Authentication

We use Supabase for authentication services. If you choose to sign in with Google, authentication data is processed through Google's OAuth services.

Google API Services Disclosure

AuthorFlow Studios' use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

When you connect your Google Drive or Google Docs account:

• We request read-only access to files you explicitly select for import
• We only access and retrieve documents you specifically choose to import into AuthorFlow Studios
• We do not access, scan, or index files you have not selected
• We do not share your Google data with third parties except as necessary to provide the Service
• You can revoke access at any time through your Google account settings

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
• Manuscripts and audio files: Retained in cloud storage while your account is active
• Billing records: Retained as required for tax, accounting, and legal compliance purposes
• Usage logs: Typically retained for 90 days for analytics and troubleshooting

We reserve the right to delete inactive projects and associated files after an extended period of account inactivity, with prior notice to registered email addresses.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Secure authentication with session management
• Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
• Regular security assessments of our systems

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws of your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian. The Service is primarily designed for adult authors, publishers, and content creators.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in each message

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@authorflowstudios.rohimayapublishing.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: