Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-07-02

TaleKulture ("we", "us", or "our") operates the TaleKulture mobile application and website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our Service.

Information Collection and Use

We collect minimal data solely to improve and maintain our Service. Types of data collected may include:

Usage Data (such as pages visited and general interaction)
Device Information (such as device type and browser type)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (only for essential services)
Email address (if you contact us or sign up to be notified about hard copy availability)

Email addresses submitted through our platform are encrypted in transit using industry-standard HTTPS protocols.

How We Use Information

To provide and maintain the Service
To notify you about changes to our Service
To improve the user experience
To provide limited support and respond to inquiries
To send occasional email notifications (i.e., when a hard copy book becomes available)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share minimal necessary data with service providers who help us operate the Service or if required by law.

Google AdSense (Web Platform)

To support our web platform, we display advertisements using Google AdSense. These ads are strictly non-personalized and are configured to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). No advertising IDs, behavioral tracking, or personal identifiers are collected or used.

Google AdMob (Advertising Implementation for Mobile Application)

a. AdMob Configuration

Platform: Google AdMob only
Child-directed treatment enabled (tagForChildDirectedTreatment = true)
COPPA compliance mode active
Non-personalized ads only
Maximum Ad Content Rating: G
No behavioral targeting
No remarketing or user profiling
No location-based targeting
No data collected for ad personalization

b. Ad Safety Measures

To ensure ad content is safe and suitable for children:

All ad creatives are manually reviewed by TaleKulture's team
Ads are verified for age-appropriateness
Only family-friendly creative content is allowed
Ads are clearly labeled as advertising
No pop-up or intrusive ad formats
No autoplay media
Frequency capping is enabled
Ongoing monitoring of ad content
Immediate removal of any inappropriate ad if identified

c. Ad Display Process

Before any advertisement is shown, a parent gate is presented to ensure an adult is aware and approves the interaction. After passing the parent gate, a brief non-personalized ad may be displayed before the story begins.

These ads:

Are non-personalized and age-appropriate
Are reviewed for child safety and compliance
Do not collect any personal data
Help keep TaleKulture content free and accessible

d. Prohibited Ad Content

TaleKulture strictly prohibits advertisements that contain:

Inappropriate or frightening themes
Violence or adult-oriented material
Gambling or betting content
Unverified products
Links to external content without parental controls
Social media promotions
User tracking technologies or profiling mechanisms

e. AdMob Compliance References

This advertising setup is implemented in full compliance with Apple's App Store Review Guidelines for the Kids Category and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Children's Privacy

Our Service — including both the mobile application and website — is designed for children and families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, and our ads are carefully configured to avoid behavioral tracking or profiling. If you believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Parental Guidance and Consent

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children's use of our Service. If any data is inadvertently collected, we take steps to remove it quickly and securely.

Security

We take the security of your data seriously. All information is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections, and we use industry-standard security practices to protect data stored on our systems. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take appropriate steps to minimize risk and respond promptly to any issues.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page and are effective upon posting.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@talekulture.com.