Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 4, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 28, 2026

Overview

Fablino is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your family. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

Who We Are

The data controller for all personal data processed through fablino.ai is:

Fablino Technologies, Sociedad Limitada
NIF/CIF: B26798041
Calle Pamplona 125, Piso 4, Puerta 3, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
Contact: [email protected]

Fablino is a personalized story generation platform designed for parents and guardians to create age-appropriate, engaging stories for their children.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Account creation date
  • Subscription tier (free, premium, or premium_plus)

Children's Data

Important: Fablino is designed for parents and guardians. We do not collect data directly from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU).

What We Collect About Children

When you create child profiles, we collect:

  • Child's first name — Used to personalize stories (child becomes the main character)
  • Child's age (2-10 years) — Used to generate age-appropriate content
  • Interests (optional tags) — Used to customize story themes and characters
  • Additional characters(optional) — Names and roles of family members or friends the parent adds to the story (e.g., a sibling's name, grandparent's name). These are provided voluntarily and used only to personalise the story.

How We Use Children's Data

  1. Story Generation:Child's name, age, and interests — along with any additional character names and roles provided by the parent — are sent to AI providers (OpenAI) to create personalised stories.
  2. Voice Narration:Story text containing the child's name (and any additional character names) is sent to voice providers (ElevenLabs, Amazon Polly). If ElevenLabs is unavailable, OpenAI's text-to-speech service is used as a fallback.
  3. Storage: Child profiles and stories are stored securely in our database (Supabase).
  4. Analytics:We do NOT track individual children's behavior or create profiles beyond what you provide

Your Parental Authority & Consent

By creating child profiles and generating stories, you certify that:

  1. You are the parent or legal guardian of the child
  2. You have the authority to provide the child's information
  3. You explicitly consent to:
    • Processing child's data by AI and voice providers
    • International transfers to US-based providers (see "International Data Transfers")
    • Storage of stories featuring your child's name

Your Rights:

  • Delete child profiles anytime from your dashboard
  • Request data export: [email protected]
  • Withdraw consent by deleting profiles or your account

Story Data

We collect and store:

  • Generated story text and metadata
  • Selected themes and customizations
  • Voice preferences
  • Audio files (when generated)
  • Story favorites and play counts

Usage Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error logs and performance metrics
  • Device type and browser information

Payment Information

Payment processing is handled by our secure payment provider (Stripe). We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Fablino service
  • Generate personalized stories for your children
  • Process subscription payments
  • Send important account notifications
  • Improve our AI models and story generation
  • Provide customer support
  • Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we must have a legal basis to process your personal data. Here's our lawful basis for each type of data:

Data TypePurposeLawful Basis (GDPR)Article
Email addressAccount creation, login, notificationsContract (necessary to provide service)6(1)(b)
PasswordAuthenticationContract6(1)(b)
Child name, age, interestsStory personalizationParental consent (explicit checkbox at signup)6(1)(a)
Payment informationSubscription billingContract (necessary to process payment)6(1)(b)
Generated storiesService deliveryContract (you requested story generation)6(1)(b)
Analytics data (PostHog)Product improvementConsent (cookie banner)6(1)(a)
Usage logs (errors, API calls)Security, fraud preventionLegitimate interest (protect our systems)6(1)(f)

Withdrawing Consent:

  • For child data: Delete child profile or contact [email protected]
  • For analytics: Change cookie settings or opt out via browser
  • For optional fields: Update your profile to remove data

Note: If you withdraw consent for data necessary to provide the service (e.g., child name for story generation), we may not be able to fulfill your requests.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to operate Fablino:

  • Supabase - Database hosting and authentication
  • ElevenLabs — Primary text-to-speech narration
  • Amazon Polly - Fallback text-to-speech narration
  • OpenAI TTS— Text-to-speech fallback when ElevenLabs is unavailable (story text including child's name)
  • OpenAI/Anthropic - AI story generation
  • Stripe - Payment processing

These providers are bound by strict data protection agreements and can only use your data to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

Business Transfers

If Fablino is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.

International Data Transfers

Where We Process Data

Fablino uses service providers located primarily in the United States and the European Union. While we are committed to protecting your data, the United States does not have an "adequacy decision" from the European Commission under GDPR.

Legal Safeguards for Transfers

To protect your data during international transfers, we rely on:

  1. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
    • EU Commission-approved contracts ensuring GDPR-level protection
    • All processors handling EU personal data have signed SCCs with us
    • SCCs are legally binding and enforceable
  2. Additional Safeguards
    • Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS 1.3)
    • Encryption at rest (AES-256)
    • Access controls and authentication
    • Regular security audits

Processors with Access to Your Data

Service ProviderLocationData ProcessedSafeguard
Supabase (database)EU (Stockholm)All user and child dataEU-hosted + SCCs
OpenAI (AI + TTS fallback)USAStory prompts with child name, age, interests, optional character names; story text for TTS fallbackSCCs + Limited use agreement
ElevenLabs (primary narration)USA/UKStory text containing child nameSCCs
Amazon Polly (fallback narration)EU (Paris - eu-west-3)Story text containing child nameAWS DPA + SCCs
Stripe (payments)USA/IrelandParent email, payment info (NO child data)SCCs + PCI DSS
PostHog (analytics)EU (Germany)Anonymous usage eventsEU-hosted (no transfer)

Children's Data Transfers

Important:Your child's name, age, and interests are sent to AI providers (OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Amazon) to generate personalized stories.

Your Consent:

  • By creating child profiles and generating stories, you explicitly consent to these transfers
  • Consent is required under GDPR Article 6(1)(a) (parental consent for child data processing)
  • You can withdraw consent anytime by deleting profiles or contacting us

Processor Commitments:

  • Use child data only to fulfil your specific story generation or narration request, and not for their own model training or other commercial purposes.
  • Data retention by processors is governed by their respective Data Processing Agreements. Processors are contractually prohibited from using your family's data for any purpose beyond providing services to us.
  • Comply with GDPR standards via SCCs

Your Rights Regarding Transfers

  • Request SCC Copies: Email [email protected] for signed SCCs with any processor
  • Withdraw Consent: Delete child profile or account to stop transfers
  • Lodge Complaint:Contact your local data protection authority (see "Right to Lodge Complaint" section)

If you have concerns about international data transfers, please contact us at [email protected]. We're happy to provide additional details about our safeguards.

Children's Data Protection

When you create a child profile, we process your child's first name, age range, and optional interests solely to personalise story content. This processing is based on your explicit consent as parent or guardian (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You may withdraw this consent at any time by deleting the child profile from your account settings.

We do not process children's data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than story personalisation.

Additional safeguards for children's data:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children
  • All child profiles are created and managed by parent/guardian accounts
  • Parents have complete control and can review, edit, and delete all child data at any time
  • No third-party advertising or tracking of children
  • We only collect the minimum information needed to personalise stories

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access

You can view all your data through your dashboard and account settings.

Correction

You can update your information at any time through your account settings.

Deletion

You can delete child profiles, stories, or your entire account. Contact us at [email protected] for complete account deletion.

Export

Request a copy of your data by contacting [email protected].

Opt-Out

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or updating your preferences.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

EU/EEA Residents:

Find your local supervisory authority: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

Examples:

  • Germany: Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit (BfDI)
  • France:Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL)
  • Spain: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)

UK Residents:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

Important: Lodging a complaint does not affect your right to seek judicial remedies.

If you have concerns, we encourage you to contact us first at [email protected] so we can address them directly.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit
  • Database encryption at rest
  • Secure authentication with Supabase Auth
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Access controls and role-based permissions

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for the following periods:

Data CategoryRetention PeriodReason
Account Information (email, password hash, name)Account lifetime + 30 days after deletion requestGrace period for account recovery; then permanently deleted
Child Profiles (name, age, interests)Until manually deleted by user OR account closure + 30 daysParent control + recovery period
Generated Stories (text)Until manually deleted OR account closure + 90 daysAllow export after cancellation
Audio Files (MP3s)30 days after story deletion OR account closureStorage cost optimization
Payment Records (Stripe transactions)7 years after subscription endsTax, accounting, and fraud prevention compliance
Analytics Data (anonymized events)12 monthsProduct improvement; cannot identify individual users
Usage Logs (API calls, errors)90 daysDebugging and security monitoring
Backup Copies (encrypted)30 days rollingDisaster recovery only; then auto-deleted

After Retention Period:

  • Data is permanently deleted from production databases
  • Encrypted backups are purged
  • Data cannot be recovered

Your Control:

  • Delete child profiles anytime from your dashboard
  • Delete individual stories anytime
  • Request full account deletion: [email protected] (processed within 30 days)
  • Request data export before deletion: [email protected]

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential functionality and analytics (with your consent).

For detailed information about our cookies, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

Summary:

  • Essential cookies: Authentication and security (no consent required)
  • Analytics cookies: PostHog for product improvement (consent required via banner)
  • No advertising or social media tracking cookies are currently used. If we add advertising or measurement tools in future, they will only load with your explicit consent and this policy will be updated first.

You can control cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner (shown on first visit)
  • Browser settings
  • "Do Not Track" browser setting (we respect DNT)

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to This Policy

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

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of Fablino after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Postal Address:
Fablino Technologies, Sociedad Limitada
CALLE PAMPLONA, 125, Piso 4, Puerta 3
08018, BARCELONA
BARCELONA, CATALUÑA
ESPAÑA

Email: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Legal: [email protected]

For data subject requests (access, deletion, correction), please email [email protected] with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Summary for Parents

What we collect about your children:

First name, age (2-12), and optional interests

What we DON'T collect:

  • No photos, full names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses
  • No location tracking or browsing history
  • No social media connections

Your control:

  • You create and manage all child profiles
  • You can delete any data at any time
  • Your children never interact directly with our service

Our promise:

  • We never sell your family's data
  • We only use data to generate personalized stories
  • We implement strong security measures
  • We comply with GDPR and applicable EU data protection regulations

If you have any concerns about children's privacy, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 28, 2026. Please check back regularly for updates.