Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Mettā Publications ("Mettā", "we," "us," "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our website and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information depending on how you use our service:

For non logged in users:

• Usage data and analytics
• IP address and device information
• Browser type and settings

For logged in users:

• Email address
• Account credentials
• Payment information (processed by our payment provider)
• Generated User Content
• Usage data and analytics
• IP address and device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Account creation and authentication
• Providing and managing our services
• Transaction and payment processing
• User support and feedback management
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

We may use your stories and other generated content to improve our services when you use our free service. For members on our paid-plan, we do not use your stories or other generated content to train our AI models unless you explicitly opt-in. Your stories remain private and accessible only to you.

4. Data Protection and Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is entirely secure. While we employ industry-standard measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security and you acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting information online.

5. Information Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure

We may share your information with certain third parties as follows:

• Service providers and contractors who assist in operating, maintaining, and improving the Services
• Payment processors and financial institutions for subscription billing and transaction processing
• Law enforcement agencies, regulatory authorities, or other third parties when required by applicable law, court order, or legal process

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your personal information
• Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion or erasure of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent for optional data uses
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• For premium subscribers: Control whether your content is used for AI model training purposes

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We utilise cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain user sessions, remember your preferences, and ensure the Services operate correctly. We do not employ cookies for behavioural tracking, user profiling, or targeted advertising purposes. You retain the ability to control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though please note that restricting cookies may limit your ability to access certain features or diminish your overall experience with the Services.

8. Policy Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date and, where required by law, by providing additional notice such as email notification or prominent notice within the Services.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@sacredsex.app

10. Legal Basis, Data Retention, and Storage

We process and retain your personal information based on our legitimate business interests, contractual necessity, legal obligations, and your consent where applicable. We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the Services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements. For Free Service users, content may be retained and used for AI model training purposes as specified in our Terms of Service. For Paid Plan users, content is retained only for the duration of your active subscription and for a limited period thereafter, unless you request earlier deletion.