storynote
storynote

Terms of Service

By using this website (storynote.io), you consent to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as those of our subprocessors. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at admin@writingpeers.com.

In Short

  • We're a small independent company. We don't sell your data or mine your writing.
  • We don't train AI on your input or allow model providers to do so. We care deeply about your privacy and the freedom of thought and creativity.
  • We do not claim any ownership of your writing. You remain the sole owner of your writing and can export or delete your data from our platform at any time.
  • Your writing is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS) in our database.
  • We use OpenAI APIs for AI features. Your data is not used to train or improve OpenAI's models. End-to-end encryption is not possible with AI at this time, since AI models need temporary access to your text to function.
  • Our database is securely hosted with Supabase, located in Sweden, and all backend operations run on Vercel Edge Functions, also deployed in Sweden. Both providers comply with the EU's strict GDPR and industry standards for data privacy.
  • We use Vercel Analytics to understand general usage patterns (like pages visited, countries of users, and devices used). No sensitive data (like writing content or personal entries) is tracked.
  • We use PostHog for product analytics to improve our service. PostHog only collects anonymous usage data and never accesses your writing content or personal information.
  • You can export or delete your data at any time from your account settings.
  • We only collect the minimum data necessary to provide our service.

Privacy Policy

Last updated 2026-06-04

1. Introduction

storynote is a product by Writing Peers, an EU-based company helping writers create original stories with the help of AI tools, workbooks and structure-based guidance.

Please read and agree to this Privacy Policy before using the storynote platform.

2.1 Data Collected (storynote.io)

Data storage location

Our frontend and backend are hosted by Vercel, with servers located in Sweden. Our database and authentication are managed by Supabase, with data stored on servers in Sweden. Both comply with GDPR and industry-standard security protocols.

Email addresses

When signing up or subscribing to our newsletter, your email is securely stored with our provider, ConvertKit. For transactional emails (such as login codes or password resets), we use Hostinger SMTP servers based in the EU.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

Analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Country of visitor
  • Device/browser type

We do not collect or track any writing content, user input, or sensitive data.

Product Analytics

We use PostHog to collect product analytics data to help us improve our service. This includes:

  • Feature usage patterns (e.g., which tools are used most frequently)
  • User journey analysis (e.g., how users navigate through the app)
  • Performance metrics (e.g., page load times, error rates)
  • Aggregated user behavior data (e.g., common workflows, feature adoption)

Important: PostHog does not collect or store your writing content, personal information, or any sensitive data. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated to protect your privacy.

2.2 Data Collected (storynote.io)

Hosting & Data

Our application is hosted on Vercel, and our backend (database and authentication) is handled by Supabase. All services are GDPR-compliant, HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2 Type 2-compliant and use AES-256 encryption for data at rest, and TLS for data in transit.

Emails

We may use Hostinger SMTP to send transactional and account-related emails such as login links or account recovery.

Hostinger Privacy Policy

AI Features

When you use StoryNote, the text and writing you provide is securely sent to OpenAI's API so that we can generate responses, writing suggestions, or coaching feedback. According to OpenAI's API Terms, data sent through the API is not used for training.

By using AI features, you agree not to input content that violates OpenAI's:  Usage Policies, Sharing & Publication Policy and Community Guidelines.

Authentication

If you sign in with Google, we collect:

  • Your email address and name (for account identification)
  • Your profile image (optional, to personalize your experience)

We do not share this data with third parties unless legally required.

3. Use of Personal Data

We use your data:

  • To identify and verify users
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the app
  • To send important updates (e.g., changes to terms or privacy policy)
  • To provide customer support
  • To allow you to export/delete your data upon request

We do not:

  • Sell your data
  • Use your writing to train AI
  • Track you across the internet
  • Collect more than necessary to provide the service
  • Claim ownership of your writing

International Transfers

Where your data is transferred outside the EEA (for example, to the United States for processing by OpenAI or other providers), we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent measures to ensure your data remains protected.

4. Disclaimers

storynote and its AI features are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose of AI outputs. Content generated by the AI may contain errors, biases, or misinformation.

We use trusted subprocessors (like OpenAI, Vercel, and Supabase) to deliver storynote. While we take reasonable measures to ensure their compliance with GDPR and industry standards, we are not responsible for actions outside our control.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Writing Peers is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, data, or goodwill) resulting from your use of storynote or reliance on AI-generated content. Our total liability in any 12-month period will not exceed the amount you paid us in that period, if any.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Writing Peers and its affiliates, employees, and directors from any claims or legal proceedings arising from your use of storynote, your violation of these Terms, or any content you generate, store, or distribute through the Service that infringes upon others' rights or breaks applicable laws.

7. Children and Minors

storynote is not intended for children under 16. If you are under 16, you may only use the service with parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16 without such consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at admin@writingpeers.com.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to use storynote to post, generate, or share content that is unlawful, abusive, hateful, discriminatory, sexually explicit, misleading, or that infringes upon the rights of others. This includes content that violates intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove such content or suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, especially in cases where your actions compromise the safety, rights, or experience of other users or the integrity of the Service.

9. Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to storynote at any time, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms, OpenAI's Usage Policies, or applicable law. We may also suspend or terminate your account to protect the security, integrity, or availability of our service. Upon termination, your right to use storynote will immediately end, and we may delete your account and associated content as permitted by law.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. You agree that the courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of storynote.

11. Fair Use Policy

storynote is intended solely for the purpose of writing, story development, and creative exploration. You agree to use the platform only for lawful and personal writing-related activities. You may not use storynote:

  • To run automated scripts or bots
  • For data scraping or reverse engineering
  • To build competing services or train models
  • For excessive or abnormal usage that impacts platform stability

We reserve the right to monitor usage and take appropriate action — including rate limiting, suspension, or account termination — if we determine that your use of the service violates this policy or threatens the integrity of the platform.

12. Affiliate Program

Storynote offers an affiliate program operated through Affonso (“Affiliate Program”). By signing up as an affiliate, you agree that:

  • The Affiliate Program is subject to a separate set of Affiliate Terms & Conditions, available here: Affiliate Terms & Conditions.
  • Commission payouts and eligibility are managed via Affonso.
  • We reserve the right to modify or terminate the Affiliate Program at any time.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy periodically. If there are significant changes, we will notify you via email or through the application.

Contact

Writing Peers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
admin@writingpeers.com