Privacy Policy

Welcome to Audiobook Creator. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our audiobook creation service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our service, we may collect the following types of information:

• Content Data: The text content you input to create audiobooks
• Metadata: Titles, author names, and creation timestamps for your audiobooks
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including voice preferences and settings
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and IP address for service optimization

How We Collect Information

• Direct Input: Information you provide when creating audiobooks
• Automatic Collection: Technical data collected through your browser
• Local Storage: Settings and preferences stored in your browser's local storage

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our audiobook creation service
• Text-to-Speech Processing: To convert your text content into audio using browser-based speech synthesis
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Technical Support: To troubleshoot issues and provide customer support

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your audiobooks and settings are stored locally in your browser's storage. This means:

• Your data stays on your device and is not transmitted to external servers
• Data persists between browser sessions but may be cleared if you clear browser data
• You can export your data as JSON files for backup purposes

Server Storage

Our server temporarily stores your audiobooks in memory during your session:

• Data is stored in server memory and is lost when the server restarts
• No permanent database storage is used
• No data is transmitted to third-party services

Security Measures

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• No sensitive personal information is collected or stored
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Text-to-Speech Processing

Our service uses your browser's built-in Web Speech API for text-to-speech conversion:

• Text processing happens entirely in your browser
• No text content is sent to external speech synthesis services
• Voice selection and speech settings are processed locally
• Audio generation uses your device's speech synthesis capabilities

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services for hosting and analytics (with minimal data collection)
• Your Consent: Only with your explicit permission

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: View all your stored audiobooks and settings
• Delete: Remove individual audiobooks or all data
• Export: Download your audiobooks as JSON files
• Control: Manage your privacy settings and preferences
• Opt-out: Stop using the service at any time

Cookies and Tracking

Our service uses minimal tracking technologies:

• No advertising cookies or tracking pixels
• No third-party analytics services
• Local storage for service functionality only
• Session-based server storage for audiobook management

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

If you are accessing our service from outside your country, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different privacy laws. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through our service interface

Your continued use of the service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

• Local Storage: Until you clear your browser data or manually delete
• Server Storage: Only during active sessions (cleared on server restart)
• Exported Data: Under your control when downloaded

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing and improving our service
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide the service you requested

Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• Immediately investigate and contain the breach
• Notify affected users within 72 hours
• Report to relevant authorities if required by law
• Implement measures to prevent future breaches

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Audiobook Creator service.