Another Story Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 20.03.2025

Ottopus, located at Izmir, Turkey (“we”).

We are the creators of the Another Story application (“App”). This Privacy Policy informs you about how we process your personal data through this App.

We encourage you to read this document carefully. For questions, contact us at [email protected]. As a company committed to data protection, our processing complies with applicable regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

This Privacy Policy is structured as follows:

• Personal data processed (Section B)
• Purposes, legal bases, and retention periods (Section C)
• Data sharing (Section D)
• Your rights (Section E)
• Complaints (Section F)
• Amendments (Section G)

1. PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

When using our App, we may process the following categories of personal data:

1. Identifiers: Unique user ID, device advertising identifier, IP address.
2. Contact info: Email address (only if you contact customer support).
3. Purchases: Payment details for in-app transactions.
4. User content: Instructions for content generation, content created based on your inputs, and customer support inquiries.
5. Usage data: App interactions (e.g., launches, taps, navigation patterns).
6. Diagnostics: Crash logs, device language, time zone, operating system version, and technical specifications.
7. Support data: Descriptions of issues, communication history, attachments, and resolution details.
8. Marketing data: Ad interactions (collected only if ads are enabled in the App).

Sensitive Data: Do not share sensitive information (e.g., health data, racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation) via the App.

Age Restriction: The App is not intended for users under 17. By using it, you confirm you meet this age requirement.

1. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

C.1 Provision of App Functionality

Purpose:
To deliver core App features, including user authentication, personalized settings (e.g., language, device preferences), payment processing, customer support, and communication about service updates (e.g., subscription confirmations, feature releases).

Data Categories:
Identifiers, Contact Info, Purchases, User Content, Usage Data, Diagnostics, Support Data.

Legal Basis:
Performance of a contract (governed by our Terms & Conditions).

Retention:
Duration of your use + 3 years after your last activity.

C.2 Improving the App and User Experience

Purpose:
To analyze user behavior, feature usage, and App performance for enhancements, including:

• Identifying popular features and optimizing usability.
• Training AI models to refine content generation and recommendations.
• Diagnosing technical issues (e.g., crashes, bugs) to improve stability.
• Conducting statistical analyses to guide future updates.

Data Categories:
Identifiers, Purchases, User Content, Usage Data, Diagnostics, Support Data.

Legal Basis:
Legitimate interest in enhancing App quality and functionality.

Retention:
3 years from collection.

C.3 Legal Compliance and Rights Protection

Purpose:
To maintain internal records, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax/accounting), and protect our rights (e.g., resolving disputes, preventing misuse).

Data Categories:
Identifiers, Contact Info, Purchases, Usage Data, Diagnostics, Support Data.

Legal Basis:
Legal obligation or legitimate interest in safeguarding operations.

Retention:
10 years after account termination (or longer for disputes).

C.4 Marketing Communications

Purpose:
To inform you about new features, promotions, or updates based on your usage history.

Data Categories:
Identifiers, Purchases, Usage Data.

Legal Basis:
Legitimate interest in promoting our services.

Retention:
2 years after contract termination.

C.5 Third-Party Advertising

Purpose:
To display personalized ads (with your explicit consent via in-app pop-up).

Data Categories:
Identifiers, Marketing Data.

Legal Basis:
Your consent (revocable at any time).

Retention:
1 year from consent or until withdrawal.

1. DATA SHARING

We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties assisting with analytics, cloud storage, payment processing, and customer support.
• Legal Authorities: To comply with court orders, tax audits, or regulatory requirements.
• Ad Networks: Only with your explicit consent.

Data transfers outside Turkey/EEA use GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

1. YOUR RIGHTS

You may:

1. Access: Confirm whether we process your data and request a copy.
2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Erasure: Request deletion under specific conditions (e.g., data no longer needed).
4. Restriction: Limit processing during disputes or accuracy checks.
5. Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
6. Object: Challenge processing based on legitimate interests.
7. Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for ads or marketing.

Submit requests to [email protected]. We respond within 1 month (extendable for complex cases).

1. COMPLAINTS

Lodge complaints with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) or the relevant EU supervisory authority if GDPR applies.

1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This policy is effective as of 20.03.2025 Updates will be posted at https://anotherstory.app.

Contact: Ottopus
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://anotherstory.app