Data Storage Policy

1. What Is Local Storage

Instead of cookies, VoiceQuest AI uses local storage technologies built into your browser to store data directly on your device. This data remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Local Storage

VoiceQuest AI uses local storage for several purposes:

• To save your campaign progress and character data
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To enable offline functionality
• To improve performance by caching data locally
• To maintain your session state

3. Types of Local Storage We Use

3.1 Local Storage

Persistent storage that remains on your device until explicitly cleared:

Storage Key	Purpose	Data Type
voicequest-current-session	Maintains current game session state	Session JSON
voicequest-all-sessions	Maintains all game session states	Session JSON
voicequest-message-counter	Store the message count for the current session	number

3.3 IndexedDB Storage

Advanced storage for larger data sets:

Database	Purpose	Data Type
VoiceQuestDB	Stores campaign histories, character portraits, and audio cache	Structured data

3.4 Third-Party Service Storage

External services we use may store data in your browser:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Sender.net	Email form functionality (minimal tracking)	Sender Privacy Policy
Microsoft Azure	Text-to-speech processing (no persistent storage)	Microsoft Privacy Policy

4. Data Control and Management

Since we use local storage instead of cookies, you have full control over your data:

• All data is stored locally on your device
• No data is automatically sent to our servers
• You can clear your data at any time through browser settings
• Data export is available through the application

5. Managing Local Storage in Your Browser

You can manage local storage data through your browser's developer tools or settings:

Chrome

1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools
2. Go to Application tab > Local Storage
3. Select our domain to view and delete stored data
4. Or go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > View permissions and data stored across sites

Firefox

1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools
2. Go to Storage tab > Local Storage
3. View and delete individual items
4. Or go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Manage Data

Safari

1. Enable Develop menu in Preferences > Advanced
2. Go to Develop > Show Web Inspector > Storage
3. Or go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

1. Press F12 to open Developer Tools
2. Go to Application tab > Local Storage
3. Or go to Settings > Site permissions > All sites

6. Impact of Clearing Local Storage

If you clear local storage data, you will lose:

• All campaign progress and character data
• Your saved preferences and settings
• Cached audio and performance optimizations
• Any locally stored game state

Important: Before clearing local storage, use the export feature in VoiceQuest AI to backup your campaigns and characters.

7. Mobile App Considerations

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies:

• Device identifiers for analytics
• Local storage for offline functionality
• Push notification tokens
• Crash reporting and performance data

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of any significant changes through:

• Website banners or notices
• Email notifications to registered users
• Updates to this page with revision dates

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our data storage practices or this policy:

• Email: privacy@voice-quest.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@voice-quest.com

10. Your Rights and Data Portability

With local storage, you have enhanced control over your data:

• Right to export your data at any time through the application
• Right to delete all local data through browser settings
• Right to transfer your data to other devices or services
• Complete transparency - all data is accessible through browser developer tools