Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
1. Introduction
MythFoundry Studio ("we," "us," or "our"), powered with TLC, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
By using MythFoundry Studio, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Username, email address, password (hashed)
- Profile Data: Any additional information you choose to provide
- User Content: Stories, characters, and other content you create
- Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
- Communications: Messages you send to us or through the platform
- Creator Arena Submissions: Artwork, designs, and other creative works
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on platform
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative messages, updates, and security alerts
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- Personalize your experience with MOMMA and content recommendations
- Administer Creator Arena competitions and process payouts
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Stripe for payments, hosting providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance). You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of passwords using industry-standard algorithms
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
7.1 General Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Object to certain processing of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
7.2 GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
7.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Access personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality (authentication, sessions)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Understand how users interact with the platform
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
9. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with third-party services:
- Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy)
- OpenAI: AI services for MOMMA (conversations may be processed by OpenAI)
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
10. Children's Privacy
MythFoundry Studio is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Users aged 16-17 may use the platform with parental or guardian consent.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on the platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our official Discord community or other available channels.