Privacy Policy

Folian is operated by:

ABL International United Arab Emirates Email: hello@folian.app

For privacy questions, data requests or account questions, contact us at:

hello@folian.app

Folian is currently a desktop-only application.

The website at folian.app is used to market Folian, provide information, collect waitlist signups, sell access, provide downloads, publish help content and communicate with users.

At this stage, documents, manuscripts, story bibles, canon records, character notes, style profiles and other project content created inside Folian are stored locally on the user's own machine.

This means Folian does not currently operate as a cloud manuscript storage service.

We collect information in a few different ways.

3.1 Information you provide through the website

3.2 Purchase and payment information

3.3 Information from the desktop app

3.4 Local app data

3.5 AI provider information

3.6 Website usage information

3.7 Cookies and similar technologies

We use information to:

• Operate the Folian website.
• Provide information about Folian.
• Manage the waitlist.
• Process purchases.
• Provide download access.
• Send purchase confirmations.
• Send product updates.
• Send feedback requests from time to time.
• Respond to support messages.
• Improve the website.
• Improve the product.
• Understand which content and marketing channels work.
• Prevent fraud or abuse.
• Comply with legal, tax and accounting obligations.
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions.

Your writing content is yours.

ABL International does not claim ownership of manuscripts, chapters, scenes, story bibles, canon records, character profiles, lore, style profiles, notes or other creative work you create in Folian.

At this stage, Folian stores your writing project content locally on your own machine.

We do not currently store your writing projects in a Folian cloud account.

We do not publish, sell or license your writing content.

We do not use your private manuscript or project files for marketing without your permission.

We do not intentionally train public AI models on your private writing content.

If you choose to send content to an AI provider using your own API key or account, that transmission is part of the AI feature you initiate and will be subject to that provider's terms and privacy policy.

Because Folian is currently a desktop app and stores project content locally, you are responsible for:

• Keeping your device secure.
• Maintaining backups of your writing projects.
• Protecting your local files.
• Exporting important work.
• Managing your own cloud backup if you use one.
• Protecting your AI API keys.
• Securing access to your computer.

Folian should not be treated as the only copy of important manuscripts or creative work.

AI features in Folian are optional.

If you use AI features, Folian may send selected content from your local app to the AI provider you choose.

The purpose is to complete the request you make, such as brainstorming, drafting, summarising, revising, analysing, researching or checking continuity.

Folian does not guarantee the accuracy, originality, quality, legality or suitability of AI output.

You are responsible for reviewing any AI-assisted output before relying on it or including it in your work.

If you add an AI API key to Folian, you are responsible for keeping that key secure.

You should treat API keys like passwords.

• Do not share them publicly.
• Do not include them in screenshots.
• Do not send them through unsecured channels.
• Do not paste them into public documents.
• Revoke and replace them if you believe they have been exposed.

Folian may allow you to remove, replace or update keys from app settings.

If you join the waitlist, purchase Folian, download Folian or otherwise provide your email, we may email you from time to time about:

• Product updates.
• Download information.
• Beta or launch information.
• Feature updates.
• Feedback requests.
• Research questions.
• Support matters.
• Important product notices.
• Writing resources related to Folian.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link where provided.

We may still send transactional or service-related emails, such as purchase confirmations, download instructions, important policy updates or support replies.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate Folian.

These may include providers for:

• Website hosting.
• Email delivery.
• Payments.
• Analytics.
• Error monitoring.
• Customer support.
• Download delivery.
• Licence management.
• Security.
• Marketing tools.

We only share information as needed for those providers to perform services.

We may also share information:

• If required by law.
• To comply with legal process.
• To protect rights, safety and security.
• To investigate fraud, abuse or security issues.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information.

Folian is operated by ABL International in the United Arab Emirates and is marketed to users globally.

Our service providers may process information in different countries.

This means personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

Where applicable privacy laws require a legal basis, we process personal information on one or more of the following bases:

Contract:

To provide Folian, manage purchases, provide downloads and respond to support.

Consent:

Where you join a mailing list, accept non-essential cookies or provide permission for a specific use.

Legitimate interests:

To improve Folian, understand usage, prevent abuse, secure the website and communicate with users.

Legal obligation:

To comply with tax, accounting, consumer protection or legal requirements.

We keep personal information for as long as needed to provide Folian, process purchases, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, prevent abuse and maintain business records.

Waitlist and email information may be kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Purchase and transaction records may be kept for legal, tax and accounting reasons.

Support messages may be kept to resolve issues and maintain service history.

Website analytics may be kept for performance and marketing analysis.

Writing project content stored locally in the Folian desktop app remains on your device unless you delete it.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access personal information we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete personal information.
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Request a copy of information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Opt out of marketing emails.
• Complain to a data protection authority.

To exercise rights, contact:

hello@folian.app

We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

Because writing project content is stored locally on your own device, we may not be able to access, export or delete that content for you. You can manage local Folian project files on your own device.

Folian does not set a specific age restriction for use of the desktop app.

However, users are responsible for complying with the rules of any third-party AI provider, payment provider or platform they use in connection with Folian.

If a user is not legally able to purchase software, enter contracts or use third-party AI services in their location, they should only use Folian with the involvement of a parent, guardian or other authorised person.

AI provider age restrictions, account rules and usage terms are set by the AI provider, not by Folian or ABL International.

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information we process.

However, no system is completely secure.

You are responsible for:

• Securing your computer.
• Protecting your local files.
• Backing up your writing projects.
• Keeping API keys private.
• Securing your email account.
• Securing any AI provider accounts.
• Downloading Folian only from official sources.

Folian may link to or work with third-party services, including AI providers, payment processors, analytics tools, email tools and external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party services.

You should review their policies before using them.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and may notify users through the website, email or product notice.

Your continued use of Folian after an updated policy is posted means you accept the updated policy.

For privacy questions, requests or concerns, contact:

hello@folian.app

ABL International United Arab Emirates