Privacy Policy

Introduction

TailorTail ("we," "our," or "us") is operated by Vakil Ventures LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application TailorTail (the "App").

By using TailorTail, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use the App.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you sign in using Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we collect the information you authorize these services to share, such as your name and email address. Sign-in is optional for pet artwork and required to create Stories; reading a public story needs no account.
• Pet Photos: You can upload pet photos for artwork generation. Photos are stored in Firebase Storage to support processing and reuse. You can request deletion by contacting support.
• Generated Artwork: The AI-generated artwork created from your photos is stored so you can access your creations.
• Stories: Where enabled for adults, Stories stores your character nicknames, person or pet photos, permission confirmation, adult age confirmation, story ideas, optional educational motifs, choices, and generated images, narration, and videos. Character photos are never shared. Story media stays in your library until you delete the character, story, or your story account data. Deleting a character also deletes stories that use it.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Identifiers: We generate and store an anonymous device identifier to track your free tier usage limits and provide app functionality without requiring account creation.
• Geolocation: We determine your approximate geographic location (country level) using network-based signals such as HTTP headers and IP address lookups. This is used to determine your free tier credit allocation, which varies by country. We do not collect precise GPS location.
• Usage Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with the App. This includes information about features used, session duration, and app performance. Our website and share pages also use Google Analytics (GA4) to track page visits and interactions.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and optimization purposes.
• Tracking Transparency: On iOS, we request your permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework before collecting data used for tracking across apps and websites. You can change this permission at any time in your device settings.

Information from Third Parties

• Advertising Data: If you view or interact with ads in the free tier, Google Mobile Ads may collect information as described in their privacy policy.
• Ad Attribution Data: We use Tenjin, a mobile attribution platform, to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Tenjin may collect device identifiers and purchase event data, which it shares with our advertising partners (such as Microsoft Ads and Meta) via server-side postbacks for attribution purposes.
• Purchase Information: When you subscribe to TailorTail Pro through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the respective platform processes your payment. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but do not have access to your payment details.

Community Feed & Sharing

• Public Pet Artwork: Pet artwork generated through TailorTail is automatically included in the public Community Feed. Your generated images, pet name (if provided), and engagement data (likes) may be visible to other users. Uploaded story character photos are never included in the feed.
• Public Stories: New stories are public by default, and the adult who made a story can switch it between public and private at any time. A public story can be read by anyone with its link (no sign-in), may appear in the Community Feed, and may be indexed by search engines. It shows the story's title, text, character first names, and its generated illustrations, narration, or videos, but never the photos you uploaded. Making a story private, or deleting it, removes the public page and its media immediately, though copies others already saved or that search engines cached may persist for a time. Anyone can report a public story; stories with several reports are hidden while we review them.
• Share Pages: When you share generated artwork, a public page is created that anyone with the link can access. We track view counts and share counts on these pages for analytics.
• Story Exports: An adult may explicitly download or share a completed story video using the device share sheet. Copies you export to another app or device are controlled by you and that service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features
• Process your pet photos through our AI image generation service
• Create stories, shared publicly or kept private as the adult chooses, from an adult’s selected cast, story choices, and optional learning theme
• Check story inputs and outputs for safety, character presence, and age-appropriate content
• Manage your account and subscription status
• Track usage limits for free tier users
• Display relevant advertisements (free tier only)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Communicate with you about updates, if you've opted in
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse

Third-Party Services

TailorTail uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for authentication, cloud storage, analytics, and App Check (device attestation). Firebase's privacy policy can be found at: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Cloudflare Turnstile

Where the TailorTail web app is enabled, we use Cloudflare Turnstile to help prevent automated abuse. Turnstile’s handling of data is described in the Cloudflare Turnstile Privacy Addendum.

Google Gemini AI

Google Gemini processes pet photos for artwork. When configured as the Stories writing and safety provider, it also processes story text, character references, and generated frames for writing and safety or character checks. A Stories configuration using OpenAI for these steps does not send its story inputs to Gemini. Processing is governed by Google’s applicable service terms. Learn more at: ai.google.dev/terms

OpenAI

Where private Stories is enabled, OpenAI processes selected character photos, approved cast images, and story prompts to create cast previews and scene illustrations. When configured as the writing and safety provider, it also processes character names, story text, reference images, and generated frames to write and review the story. Our server sends image bytes directly; no public image link is created for these steps. We disable application-state storage for story writing and checks. OpenAI says API data is not used to train its models by default, while standard abuse-monitoring logs may retain content for up to 30 days and flagged image inputs may be retained for safety review. Disabling application-state storage does not establish Zero Data Retention. See OpenAI’s API data controls.

Fal and MiniMax

Where private Stories is enabled, Fal and the model providers behind the selected endpoints process character reference images, story prompts, and generated assets to create illustrations and narration. This includes ElevenLabs narration and, when configured, MiniMax video models; a configured alternate image path can use Kling. We provide temporary access to selected private assets for video generation and copy completed results into your private library. Provider handling, retention, and deletion are governed by the applicable provider agreements; exported or provider-held copies are not the same as copies in our storage. See Fal’s API service terms and privacy policy.

Replicate and MiniMax

Replicate runs MiniMax video models for us. When you animate a finished portrait, Replicate processes that portrait and a motion prompt to create the video. Where private Stories is enabled, it processes the approved scene still or page illustration (which may show the people and pets in your story) and the scene prompt to create the animation. We provide temporary access to the selected image and copy the completed video into your storage. Provider handling and retention are governed by Replicate’s agreements; see Replicate’s terms and privacy policy.

xAI

Some pet video styles use xAI’s video service. Learn more at xAI’s privacy policy.

Google Mobile Ads

Free tier users may see advertisements served by Google Mobile Ads. Google may collect and use data as described in their advertising privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Tenjin (Ad Attribution)

We use Tenjin for mobile ad attribution to measure advertising campaign performance. Tenjin collects device identifiers and purchase events and shares attribution data with our advertising partners (including Microsoft Ads and Meta) via server-side postbacks. Learn more at: tenjin.com/privacy

Apple & Google Sign-In

If you choose to sign in, we use Apple Sign-In and/or Google Sign-In for authentication. These services are subject to their respective privacy policies.

App Store & Google Play

Subscriptions are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. We do not have access to your payment information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure cloud infrastructure provided by Firebase
• Firebase App Check for device attestation to prevent abuse
• Private storage and temporary provider access for story character photos and media
• Deletion of story character references and derived story media when requested in the app
• Minimal deletion markers that prevent interrupted requests from restoring deleted story data; these markers do not contain photos or story content
• Access controls limiting who can access user data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

TailorTail is not operated through child accounts. Only add Private Stories photos of people you have permission to use, including a parent’s or guardian’s permission for a child’s photo. Character photos may depict children and are processed as described above.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

Your Rights

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

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information. For signed-in users, you can delete your account through the App settings.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings or the App settings.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To make a request, please contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.