Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Scryla collects, uses, and protects your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Data

• Email address
• Encrypted password (stored as a password hash)
• Account identifiers

1.2 Content You Create

The Service stores the content you enter into Scryla (for example: projects, chapters, scenes, outlines, notes).

1.3 Technical / Usage Data

We may collect basic technical logs needed to operate and secure the Service (for example: IP address, timestamps, device or browser information, and error logs).

1.4 Billing Data

Payments are processed by our merchant of record, Paddle. We do not store your payment card details.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Manage your account
• Process subscriptions (via Paddle)
• Improve the Service
• Respond to support requests
• Maintain security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contract - to provide the Service you request
• Legitimate interests - to operate, secure, and improve the Service
• Legal obligations - where required by law

4. Sharing of Data

We may share data with:

• Paddle (billing and subscription processing)
• Infrastructure providers (hosting, storage, monitoring)
• Analytics providers, if used (to understand usage and improve the Service)

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account remains active, and as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support@scryla.com.

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to certain processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact support@scryla.com.

8. International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country of residence. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Operator & Contact

Operator: Scryla is operated by Peter Merrigan, trading as “Scryla for Authors”, United Kingdom.

Contact: support@scryla.com