Privacy Policy

ForkTale Inc. ("ForkTale", "we", "us") operates the ForkTale collaborative writing platform. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using ForkTale you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

• Account information — your name, email address, and profile details, whether you sign up directly or through a third-party provider such as Google.
• Content you create — the stories, scripts, documents, suggestions, and comments you write or upload.
• Usage data — how you interact with the platform, including log data, device and browser information, and approximate location derived from your IP address.

How we use your information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the ForkTale platform.
• To authenticate you and keep your account secure.
• To send you service-related communications, such as verification and account notices.
• To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access, and to comply with legal obligations.

Google sign-in

When you sign in with Google, we receive your Google account's basic profile information — your name, email address, and profile picture — to create and identify your ForkTale account. We request only the minimum scopes needed for sign-in and do not access any other Google services or data.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us run the platform (such as hosting and email delivery), when required by law, or with your consent. Content you choose to publish or collaborate on is visible to other users according to your sharing settings.

Data retention and security

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service and meet legal requirements. We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, though no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your rights

You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time from your account settings, or by contacting us. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights over your personal information under applicable law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at privacy@forktale.com.