Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Introduction

This cookie policy explains how Amaya Stories uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform.

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use. By using our platform, you agree to the use of essential technical cookies necessary for the platform's functionality.

What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small file consisting of letters and numbers that, with your consent, we save to your device's browser and your device's hard drive. Cookies help us distinguish you from other users of our website, thus ensuring a more pleasant user experience and allowing us to improve our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Technical Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Maintaining login sessions (NextAuth session cookies)
  • Managing book generation workflow
  • Security and authentication
  • Session recognition and user preferences

Functional / Performance Cookies

These cookies improve user experience by:

  • Remembering your child's profile settings
  • Saving theme preferences and language choices
  • Remembering your last book generation settings
  • Enhancing platform performance

Analytical Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous statistics about:

  • Platform usage and performance
  • Popular book themes and age ranges
  • User behavior patterns (anonymized)
  • Feature usage analytics

Payment Cookies (Stripe)

When you purchase credits or subscriptions, Stripe (our payment processor) may set cookies to process payments securely. These cookies are necessary for transaction security and fraud prevention.

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenAuthentication and login sessionEssentialSession (30 days)
kid_profileRemember child profile settingsFunctional1 year
__stripe_*Payment processing and fraud preventionEssentialSession
preferencesTheme, language, and UI preferencesFunctional1 year

Your Choices and Control

You have control over cookies and can manage them in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: You can delete or block cookies in your browser at any time through your browser settings.
  • Opt-Out: If you do not agree to the use of non-essential cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings.
  • Impact on Functionality: Please note that certain platform functions may not work properly if essential cookies are disabled, particularly authentication and payment features.

Important: By using Amaya Stories, you agree to the use of essential technical cookies. Disabling these cookies may prevent you from creating books and using core features of the platform.

Legal Basis

This cookie policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which comply with:

  • GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679)
  • COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • Other applicable US and international privacy legislation

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data and cookies:

  • Access your data: You have the right to request access to your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data: You can request correction of any inaccurate information
  • Request deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limitations)
  • Withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
  • Data portability: You can request your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@amayastories.com

Contact Information

Data Controller

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This document was last updated on October 22, 2025