WhisprBox Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

StoryLine Labs, Inc. ("StoryLine Labs," "we," "us," or "our") operates the WhisprBox application, website, and related services ("WhisprBox" or the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use the Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Account Information

  • Legal name (required internally)
  • Display name or pseudonym
  • Email address
  • Phone number

Content You Submit

  • Audio recordings
  • Videos
  • Stories, text, and written submissions
  • Photos and images, including photos of yourself or others (such as profile images or reference images used to create or enhance audiovisual content)
  • Metadata associated with content (titles, descriptions, timestamps)

You represent that you have all necessary rights, permissions, and consents to upload and use content, including photos or recordings of yourself or others.

Communications

  • Messages sent to us
  • Support requests
  • Feedback and survey responses

Payment Information

  • Subscription status
  • Transaction history

Payment card and banking details are processed by third-party payment providers. StoryLine Labs does not store full payment card numbers.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Service, we collect certain information automatically, including:

Usage and Engagement Data

  • Content viewed, listened to, or created
  • Viewing and listening duration
  • Interaction data (likes, follows, shares)
  • Creation and generation activity
  • Monetization participation and engagement metrics

Device and Technical Information

  • Device type and identifiers
  • Operating system and app version
  • IP address
  • Language and region
  • Crash logs and performance data

Log Information

  • Access times
  • Features used
  • Referring URLs

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • authenticate users
  • remember preferences
  • analyze usage and performance
  • personalize content and recommendations
  • support advertising and measurement, where applicable

You may be able to control cookies through your device or browser settings, subject to platform limitations.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Enable content creation, upload, hosting, and distribution
  • Generate, process, and enhance audiovisual content
  • Personalize feeds and recommendations
  • Process subscriptions, payments, and payouts
  • Enable monetization and revenue-sharing programs
  • Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or policy violations
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Improve safety, quality, and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. AI and Automated Processing

StoryLine Labs uses automated systems and artificial intelligence technologies in connection with WhisprBox, including to:

  • Analyze submitted content
  • Generate or enhance video and audio
  • Transcribe, summarize, or format stories
  • Recommend content
  • Detect spam, fraud, infringement, or abuse
  • Moderate content and enforce platform policies

These systems may process User Content, including photos, audio, and video, as part of providing and improving the Service.

4. Content Visibility and Private Content

WhisprBox may allow you to designate content as public or private.

  • Public content may be visible to other users or the public.
  • Private content is not publicly visible to other users; however, private content may still be stored, processed, analyzed, and reviewed by StoryLine Labs as necessary to operate the Service, including for moderation, safety, legal compliance, analytics, and system maintenance.

Designating content as private does not make it confidential. We do not guarantee that private content will not be accessed or disclosed where required by law or to enforce our Terms of Service.

5. Advertising and Monetization

Depending on your location and subscription status:

  • We may display advertisements to free viewers
  • Ads may be contextual or personalized
  • Viewing and engagement data may be used to measure ad performance

Paid subscriptions may reduce or eliminate ads.

6. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

With vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf, including:

  • cloud hosting and infrastructure
  • analytics
  • content moderation
  • AI and processing services
  • payment processing
  • customer support

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services for us.

6.2 Other Users and the Public

Content you choose to publish may be visible to other users or the public, depending on your settings.

6.3 Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information if we reasonably believe it is necessary to:

  • comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process
  • enforce our Terms of Service
  • protect the rights, safety, or property of users, StoryLine Labs, or others
  • prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues

6.4 Business Transfers

If StoryLine Labs is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • provide and operate the Service
  • comply with legal obligations
  • resolve disputes
  • enforce agreements

User Content may remain available after account termination as described in our Terms of Service.

8. Children's Privacy

WhisprBox may be used by minors only with parental or legal guardian consent.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child without proper consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

Parents or guardians may contact us to review, correct, or request deletion of a child's information.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access or delete your information, or to request a copy of certain information we hold about you.

These rights may be subject to limitations and exceptions, including where processing is necessary to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, protect the safety or integrity of the Service, or enforce our Terms of Service.

To exercise applicable rights, you may contact us using the information below.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where data protection laws may differ.

By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes as required by law. Continued use of the Service after updates become effective constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

StoryLine Labs, Inc.
490 Post Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States