Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 7, 2026. This policy describes how StoryWhim handles information when you use our website and workspace software.
1. Who we are
StoryWhim provides fiction workspace software. This policy applies to storywhim.com and related product surfaces that link to it.
2. Information we collect
We collect information you provide and limited technical data:
- Account data: name, email address, and password (stored using industry-standard hashing; we do not store plain-text passwords)
- Content you create: manuscripts, chapters, notes, and project metadata you save in StoryWhim
- Support messages: what you send when you contact us
- Usage and device data: pages viewed, approximate region from IP address, browser type, and cookies needed for sign-in and security
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your manuscript text to train public AI models.
3. How we use information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and secure the service
- Authenticate you and remember session preferences
- Respond to support requests and send service-related email
- Understand aggregate usage to improve reliability and design
- Comply with law and enforce our terms
4. Cookies and similar technologies
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use a small number of analytics cookies to measure traffic on this marketing site. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings; blocking essential cookies may prevent login.
5. Sharing
We share information with service providers who help us host the application, send email, and monitor uptime, under contracts that limit their use to providing services to us. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and integrity of the service.
6. Retention
We keep account and manuscript data while your account is active. If you delete your account or ask us to delete data, we remove or anonymize it within a reasonable period, subject to backups and legal retention requirements.
7. Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls, and routine monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure; please use a strong password and contact us if you notice suspicious activity.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export personal data, or to object to certain processing. Email privacy@storywhim.com with your request. We will verify your identity before responding.
9. Children
StoryWhim is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes
We may update this policy and will revise the date above. Material changes will be communicated through the service or by email where appropriate.
11. Contact
Privacy questions: privacy@storywhim.com. Account and product help: support@storywhim.com. Other inquiries: Contact.