Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 26 March 2026

Last Updated: 26 March 2026


1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Kahani.io LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, and its parent company, Kahani.io Pty Ltd (ACN 691 098 076) (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), collect, protect, use, and disclose personal information. This Policy applies to the Kahani.io website, mobile applications, audio services, and all associated software platforms (collectively, the "Platform"). By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

2. CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND JOINT CONTROLLERSHIP

Kahani.io LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kahani.io Pty Ltd. For the purposes of global data protection regulations, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), both entities act as joint data controllers.

3. TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to an individual ("Personal Information"). This includes:

Account Information: Legal name, email address, and account credentials provided during registration.

Technical and Usage Data: IP addresses, browser specifications, device identifiers, operating system details, and patterns of interaction with the Platform.

Audio and Content Preferences: Listening history, library saves, and user-defined genre preferences.

Financial Metadata: We do not store credit card or full bank account details on our servers. All financial transactions are processed by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors. We retain only transaction identifiers and status confirmations.

4. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Company processes Personal Information for the following business purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and optimize the Platform's digital publishing and audio delivery features.
  • To facilitate revenue-sharing payments and administrative communications for Writers.
  • To verify user eligibility and enforce age-restricted access protocols.
  • To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, or violations of the Terms of Service.
  • To comply with statutory legal obligations and government requests.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

The Company operates a global digital infrastructure. Personal Information collected may be stored and processed in the United States, Australia, or any other country where the Company or its service providers (including cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS) maintain facilities. By using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be transferred to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

6. UNITED STATES PRIVACY RIGHTS

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable US state laws, residents may have the right to request access to their data, request deletion of their data, and opt-out of any "sale" of personal information. The Company does not sell Personal Information to third parties for monetary consideration.

7. CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION (COPPA)

The Platform is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. In the event we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with Personal Information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.

8. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, maintain secure sessions, and analyze platform performance. These include essential cookies for authentication and security and functional cookies for preference retention. Users may modify browser settings to decline cookies, though this may result in a loss of Platform functionality.

9. DATA SECURITY MEASURES

We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. These measures include industry-standard encryption and secure server protocols. Notwithstanding these efforts, no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as entirely secure.

10. DATA RETENTION

We retain Personal Information for as long as an account remains active or as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements.

11. CONTACT AND COMPLIANCE

For inquiries regarding this Policy or to exercise data rights, users may contact the Company's Privacy Officer at:

USA Office:

Kahani.io LLC

30 N Gould St Ste N
Sheridan, WY 82801

Email: privacy@kahani.io

Australia Office:

Kahani.io Pty Ltd

Suite 302, 13/15 Wentworth Ave
Sydney, NSW 2000

Email: privacy@kahani.io