Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dawnforge LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), the operator of Endless Worlds, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our worldbuilding and storytelling platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, name, password
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store full payment details)
• Content: Stories, characters, worlds, and other creative content you create
• Communications: When you contact us or join our waitlist

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Session Cookies: Required for authentication and maintaining your login session
• Server Logs: Standard web server logs (IP addresses, browser type) for security and debugging purposes only

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send service updates and account notifications
• Respond to support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. AI Services and Third Parties

Third-Party AI Services: When you use AI-assisted features on our platform, your creative content may be processed by third-party AI services (such as Google Gemini) to generate or assist with your stories. These services process your content according to their own privacy policies.

Other Third Parties:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Railway: Hosting infrastructure
• Email Service Providers: Transactional and marketing emails

5. Data Ownership and Copyright

You own your content. All creative works you create (characters, worlds, stories) belong to you. We claim no ownership over your creative content.

We store your content to provide the service, but you retain all rights. You can export and delete your content at any time.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest for sensitive data (passwords, payment information)
• Secure authentication with JWT tokens
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited employee access to user data

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

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your creative content
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or fraud prevention.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: