Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28nd 2026

1. Introduction

StoryTask (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://storytask.org and the StoryTask application (the “Service”), available on mobile, desktop, and other platforms.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We aim to collect the minimum data necessary to operate and improve StoryTask.

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Email address (only if you contact us directly or subscribe)

  • Messages or feedback you send us

StoryTask does not currently require user accounts.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the StoryTask application, we may collect limited technical information such as:

  • Device type and operating system

  • App version

  • General usage data (e.g., features used, session duration)

  • Crash and performance diagnostics

This data is:

  • Aggregated where possible

  • Used only to improve stability, performance, and design

  • Not used to identify you personally

  • IP addresses may be processed transiently for security and technical purposes and are not used to identify individual users.

StoryTask collects the same categories of data across all supported platforms. The application does not request access to device features such as location, camera, microphone, contacts, or local storage. The only required permission is network access to deliver content.

3. Cookies and Tracking (Website)

The StoryTask website may use essential cookies and basic analytics.

  • Cookies are used only for functionality and performance

  • No advertising cookies are used

  • You may disable cookies via your browser settings

If analytics are used, they are configured to minimize data collection and anonymize IP addresses where applicable.

4. Third-Party Services

StoryTask may rely on third-party services to operate and distribute the app, such as:

  • Google Play Store

  • Apple App Store

  • Steam

  • Itch.io

  • Patreon

  • Analytics or crash-reporting tools that collect limited technical data, which may be anonymized or pseudonymized, for the sole purpose of improving stability and performance.

App distribution platforms (such as Google Play, Apple App Store, Steam, and Itch.io) and payment platforms (such as Patreon) act as independent data controllers for data they process in connection with their services.

Payments and subscriptions are processed entirely by third-party platforms, such as Patreon. StoryTask does not receive or store payment card details, billing addresses, or other financial information. Any personal data associated with payments is handled directly by the respective platform and governed by their privacy policies.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain StoryTask

  • Improve gameplay and user experience

  • Fix bugs and technical issues

  • Respond to user inquiries

  • Ensure platform compliance

We do not:

  • Sell user data

  • Share personal data for advertising

  • Profile users for marketing purposes


In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to users’ rights and freedoms, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., contacting us)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Service)

  • Legal obligations (where required)

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

  • Emails and support messages are retained for communication purposes

  • Technical data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

  • Object to processing

  • You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
storytask@youescape.org

9. Children’s Privacy

StoryTask is suitable for a general audience and may be used by children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. The application does not include features that require the submission of personal information.

If a parent or guardian believes that personal data from a child has been provided to us, they may contact us at storytask@youescape.org, and we will promptly delete such information.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed by third-party services outside your country of residence, including outside the EU. Where applicable, safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on:

Where required by law, we will seek your consent. Otherwise, continued use indicates acknowledgment of the updated policy

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact: storytask@youescape.org