Storyhippo Privacy Policy

Welcome to Storyhippo! Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect and use information to provide and improve the Storyhippo app experience. This information may include:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, first name, last name (optional), username, and a secure password. This information is used to create and manage your account. For Teachers and School Administrators, we may collect additional information such as school name and role within the school, solely for the purpose of providing functionalities specific to these user types (e.g., managing student accounts). We will never request any information from students under 13 years old.
• Device Information: We collect device identifiers, operating system, app usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the app), and other non-personally identifiable information to improve the app's functionality and user experience.
• We do not collect precise location data from your device.

2. Third-Party Access

Storyhippo uses third-party services for app functionality and improvement. These services have their own privacy policies. We share anonymized, aggregated data with these service providers, such as:

• Google Play Services (for app analytics and functionality)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may disclose collected information:

• When required by law or to comply with legal processes.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
• To trusted service providers who assist us in operating the app, provided they adhere to this Privacy Policy.
• For Teachers and School Administrators with subscriptions, we may share anonymized and aggregated data about student app usage to demonstrate the app's effectiveness within the classroom setting. Parents of students using the app within a school subscription will be notified of this practice.

4. Opt-Out Rights

You can opt out of information collection by uninstalling the app. To uninstall, use the standard process for your device or access the app marketplace where Storyhippo is available.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account information at any time by contacting us at storymojaafrica.co.ke. We will retain anonymized and aggregated data for internal research and app improvement purposes.

6. Children's Privacy

Storyhippo is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at storymojaafrica.co.ke.

7. Security

We use physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Cookies

Storyhippo uses functional cookies to remember user preferences and enhance the app experience. We may also use anonymized cookie data for app analytics. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising, and all cookies comply with Kenyan Data Protection Laws. Parents can manage cookie settings on their child's device.

9. Parental Controls

For Teachers and School Administrators with subscriptions, Storyhippo provides a dashboard to manage student accounts and access reports on anonymized and aggregated student app usage data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the app implies acceptance of the updated policy. Please check back regularly.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us at storymojaafrica.co.ke.

Your Consent

By using Storyhippo, you consent to our collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Additional Considerations for Google Play Approval

• Include a link to the full Privacy Policy within the app.
• Ensure the app clearly discloses what data is collected and how it's used before users create an account.

Compliance with Kenyan Data Protection Laws

• Regularly review and update your privacy practices to comply with the Kenyan Data Protection Act.
• Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect user data.
• Allow users to access, rectify, or erase their personal data upon request.