Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 20, 2025
Simple Summary: StoryScrib.ai is a local application that doesn't collect, store, or share your personal information. Your data stays on your device. The only third-party service involved is Claude AI when you choose to use AI features.
1. Information We Don't Collect
StoryScrib.ai is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or transmit:
- Your personal information
- Your writing content or manuscripts
- Your story outlines, highlights, or custom instructions
- Usage analytics or tracking data
- Your Claude API key (stored locally on your device only)
- Any files from your Scrivener projects
2. How Your Data is Handled
Local Storage Only
All your data is stored locally on your Mac device. This includes:
- Your Claude API key
- App preferences and settings
- Any custom writing instructions, story outline, story highlights
No Backend Servers
StoryScrib.ai operates entirely on your local device. We do not operate any backend servers that store or process your information.
3. Third-Party Services
Claude AI Integration
When you choose to use AI assistance features, StoryScrib.ai connects directly to Anthropic's Claude AI service using your personal API key. In these interactions:
- Your writing content is sent to Claude AI for processing
- Claude AI's own privacy policy and terms of service apply
- We recommend reviewing Claude's Privacy Policy
Scrivener Integration
StoryScrib.ai reads from and writes to your Scrivener projects locally on your device. No data is transmitted to external servers during this process.
4. Website Contact Form
Our website contact form collects only the information you voluntarily provide:
- Name and email address (for responding to your message)
- Mac hardware type (optional, for technical support)
- Your message content
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
5. Data Security
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- Your data security depends on your Mac's security settings
- We recommend keeping your macOS updated
- Your Claude API key is stored in your Mac's secure keychain
6. Children's Privacy
StoryScrib.ai does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from any users, this policy applies to all age groups.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.
Bottom Line: Your privacy is important to us. StoryScrib.ai is designed to keep your writing and personal information private and secure on your own device.