Effective Date: November 8, 2025
Last Updated: November 8, 2025
Developer: Shanthakumar Lakshan
App: Stowry (“we”, “our”, “us”)
1. Introduction
Stowry is a collaborative story-sharing app where users can write and continue stories together. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app and services.
2. Information We Collect
a. Account Information
- When you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture (if provided).
- We do not collect or store your passwords.
b. Story and Content Data
- Stories and text you create or collaborate on are stored securely to enable collaboration and retrieval.
- These are associated with your user ID for functionality.
c. Analytics and Usage Data
- We collect anonymized usage data (device info, app interactions, crash logs) through services like Firebase Analytics to improve performance and reliability.
d. Payments
- In-App Purchases (IAP) are handled by Apple App Store, depending on your platform.
- Polar Payments are managed directly by Polar, which handles payment information and security under its own policies.
- We do not store your card or payment details.
3. How We Use the Data
We use your data to:
- Manage your user account
- Enable story creation and collaboration
- Provide technical support and updates
- Improve app functionality and performance
- Process and verify payments
- Prevent abuse or violations of community guidelines
4. Data Sharing
We only share information when necessary:
- With trusted service providers (Google, Apple, Firebase, Polar)
- To comply with legal obligations
- For analytics and performance monitoring in anonymized form
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Data Security
We apply industry-standard security methods, including encryption and limited access control. No system is entirely secure, and users are responsible for safeguarding their login credentials.
6. Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Withdraw consent or deactivate your account
To make such requests, please contact the developer directly (see Contact below).
7. Children’s Privacy
Stowry is not intended for users under 13 years old (or local legal age of digital consent). We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
8. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with third-party services (Apple, Google, Polar, Firebase). Their data collection and privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
9. International Use
We operate globally and your data may be processed in different countries. We ensure that reasonable protections are applied wherever it is processed.
10. Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Major updates will be notified through the app or on the platform listing page.
11. Contact
If you have any privacy-related questions or concerns, you can reach out via:
- Email: support@stowry.cloud
- Developer: Shanthakumar Lakshan