Effective Date: May 1, 2025

Step Into ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By using Step Into, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. What We Collect

When you use Step Into, we may collect the following information:

• Email address – to deliver your results and receipt
• Payment details – processed securely by Stripe (we do not store card numbers)
• Journaling input – the reflections you provide during the experience
• Optional personal details – such as your name, age, gender, or appearance-related information, if you choose to provide them after purchase
• Generated images and written reports – created from your input and linked to your email
• Basic usage data – anonymized analytics such as page visits, device type, and time on site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Generate personalized content (text and AI-generated images)
• Deliver your experience via browser and email
• Improve image quality and personalization using optional user inputs
• Understand general user preferences and improve the product over time
• Provide customer support and address any issues
• Comply with legal, tax, and financial obligations

3. Payment Information

Payments are handled securely by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not store or have access to your full payment card information.

4. Optional Personal Inputs

After purchase, you may be asked a few optional questions — such as your name, age, gender, or how you see yourself — to help us generate more personalized images. You can skip any of these questions.

If you choose to answer, your responses will be used primarily to improve the results you receive, and secondarily to help us understand our users and improve the product. This data is never sold or shared.

5. Data Retention

We retain your journaling input, generated content, email, and any optional personal details you provide for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver your experience
• Offer support
• Improve the product
• Meet legal obligations

If you would like your data deleted, email us at support@stepinto.app and we will respond within 7 days.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact support@stepinto.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Step Into is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone in that age group. If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian's permission to use the service.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the updated "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of Step Into after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: support@stepinto.app