StoryByPM (https://storybypm.com/) and the StoryByPM mobile application (collectively, the “Service”) are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or mobile app.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Name
• Email address
• Account login credentials (password stored in encrypted form)
• User-generated content you create or upload within the app
• Payment transaction information
• IP address and browser/device information
• Device identifiers and app usage data (for diagnostics and service improvement)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected may be used for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Authenticating users and securing access to the Service
• Providing access to premium content
• Processing payments
• Improving website and app functionality
• Providing customer support
• Sending important service notifications

3. Payment Information

Payments on StoryByPM are processed securely through trusted payment gateways. We do not store credit card or debit card details on our servers. In-app purchases made through the iOS app are processed by Apple in accordance with Apple’s privacy and payment policies.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, track website performance, and remember user preferences. The mobile app does not use web cookies but may use local storage to maintain your login session.

5. Data Protection

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing, and communication between the app and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, crash reporting, or payment processing. These services may collect certain information as required to provide their services. We do not share more information with these providers than is necessary for them to perform their functions.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties. Information may only be shared:

• When required by law or legal process
• To process payments through our payment providers
• With service providers who help us operate the Service, under confidentiality obligations

8. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal information by contacting us through the website. In accordance with Apple’s App Store requirements, users of our iOS app can also request account and data deletion directly by contacting us at the email address below, and we will process such requests within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your StoryByPM account and associated personal data, you may do so by:

• Using the “Delete Account” option within the app (if available), or
• Emailing us at pmtamilnovels@gmail.com with your registered email address and a request for account deletion

Upon verification, we will delete your account and personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

StoryByPM does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it.

12. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at pmtamilnovels@gmail.com or through our website.