Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Writyn ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our collaborative storytelling platform.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you register
  • Profile Information: Display name, bio, and avatar URL (optional)
  • Content: Stories, chapters, submissions, votes, and chat messages you create
  • Communications: Messages you send to us or other users

Information Collected Automatically

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique identifiers
  • Usage Data: Features used, actions taken, and interaction patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process your account registration and manage your account
  • Enable collaborative storytelling features (submissions, voting, chat)
  • Send service-related communications (password resets, notifications)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

  • Contract: To provide services you've requested
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
  • Consent: For optional features like marketing communications
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

  • Publicly: Your username, profile, and content contributions are visible to other users
  • Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate (hosting, email, analytics)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: HTTP-only session cookies to keep you logged in securely
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. Your content contributions (stories, chapters) remain part of collaborative works even after account deletion, but are anonymized. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time, subject to a 30-day grace period during which you can cancel the deletion.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@writyn.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of sales (we do not sell personal information). To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

9. Children's Privacy

Writyn is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, HTTP-only cookies, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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