Privacy

Story Mimic is built for careful editing. Here is what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can stay in control.

Last updated January 30, 2026

What we collect

We store account information, manuscripts, section metadata, voice selections, usage and billing events, settings, logs, and audio renders so you can edit and export your audiobook.

How we use it

We use your data to build the audiobook plan, run AI Assistance on request, and generate audio. We do not sell your data.

Sharing and processing

We use Clerk for authentication, AWS for storage, ElevenLabs for audio generation, and OpenAI only when AI Assistance is enabled. When processing is requested, we share only the minimum text and settings required.

Retention and deletion

Audio previews are typically retained for about 7 days, exports for about 30 days, and final audio longer. Retention timelines are approximate and may change. You can delete audio files at any time, or use “delete everything” to delete your account and content from our active systems. Some records may be retained for legal, tax, fraud prevention, and backup recovery windows. Manuscript text remains intact to preserve traceability of edits unless you delete the project.

Cookies

We use cookies required for authentication and core app functionality.

California residents

California residents can request access to or deletion of their data. We do not sell personal data.

Not for children

Story Mimic is intended for users 13 and older.

Compliance

Story Mimic is not designed for regulated data and does not claim GDPR or HIPAA compliance.

Contact

Story Mimic LLC · support@storymimic.com