Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [12/01/2026]
App Name: StoryDrop
StoryDrop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a digital platform that allows users to discover, read, listen to, and purchase eBooks, audiobooks, and stories. The platform also enables authors to publish and sell their content. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
When you register or use StoryDrop, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Profile information
Reading history and audiobook listening activity
Purchased books, audiobooks, or subscriptions
Bookmarks, favorites, reviews, ratings, and comments
For audiobook features, we may collect:
Playback progress (to resume listening)
Audio preferences (speed, bookmarks)
Audio files are streamed or downloaded securely.
We do not record microphone input or user voice.
Transaction details and purchase history
🚫 StoryDrop does NOT store credit/debit card or bank details on its servers.
Payments are handled securely by third-party payment gateways.
Device type, operating system, and app version
App usage analytics and crash logs
StoryDrop displays advertisements using Google AdMob.
AdMob may collect:
Advertising ID
Device identifiers
Approximate location
App interaction data
This data is used to show relevant ads and is handled according to Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Users can control ad personalization from their Google account or device settings.
We use collected information to:
Create and manage user and author accounts
Provide access to eBooks and audiobooks
Resume reading and audio playback
Process purchases and subscriptions
Display advertisements
Improve app performance and user experience
Send important updates and notifications
Provide customer support
StoryDrop does not sell or rent personal data.
Information may be shared only with:
Payment gateway providers
Advertising partners (Google AdMob)
Cloud storage and hosting services
Notification services
Legal authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to follow applicable privacy and security standards.
Authors retain ownership of the content they upload.
StoryDrop does not claim ownership of author-created content.
User activity related to content is logged only for platform functionality, analytics, and security.
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user data.
Passwords are encrypted, and sensitive information is handled securely.
StoryDrop is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Users may:
Update or correct personal information
Request account deletion
Manage notification and ad preferences
Contact support for data-related requests
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted in the app or on the official platform.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
📧 support@storydrop.in