Privacy Policy
Arden - Stories in Voices
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Arden ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.
> Arden is an AI-powered reading app that brings stories to life with high-quality character voices. Parents can scan any book and have it read aloud to their children.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in using Google or Apple, we collect:
- Email address
- Display name
- Profile picture (if provided)
Voice Data
Arden uses AI-generated character voices to read stories. We do not collect or store your voice recordings. All text-to-speech processing is performed locally on your device using on-device AI models.
Camera & Photos
With your permission, we access your camera and photo library to:
- Capture images of book pages for text recognition (OCR)
- Import existing photos of book pages
Images are processed locally on your device for text extraction and are not uploaded to external servers unless you choose to save them to your library.
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our app, including:
- App performance metrics
- Feature usage patterns
- Error logs (without personal identifiers)
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process book pages and extract text for reading
- Generate AI voice audio for reading stories
- Manage your subscription and premium features
- Improve our app's functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Send important updates about our service
Data Storage & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Voice recordings are processed through secure, encrypted channels
- Account data is stored in Firebase with Google Cloud security
- Local data on your device is stored securely
> We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Arden uses the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication and data storage |
| Google ML Kit | On-device text recognition (OCR) |
| RevenueCat | Subscription management and payment processing |
| Apple App Store / Google Play | Payment processing for in-app purchases |
Each service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them:
> Note: Text-to-speech processing is performed entirely on your device using locally downloaded AI models. No voice data is sent to external servers.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction - Update or correct your information
- Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw Consent - Revoke permissions at any time through device settings
Children's Privacy
Arden is designed to be used by parents to read stories to their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is intended for adult users (parents/guardians) who create and manage content for their families.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: official@eodin.app
- Developer: Eodin
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