StoryTime Reader
"Share God’s Word together,
no matter the distance"
StoryTime Reader lets grandparents and parents share Bible-based storybooks with children over a live video call — the same page, the same moment, growing in faith together every time.
See and hear each other while you read together in real time.
A growing collection of faith-based bedtime storybooks for ages 2–6.
Works on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later.
Invite-only sessions. No ads. No data sold. Ever.
NEW
"Bedtime Stories That Wait for Them"
Deployments, late shifts, time zones — sometimes you can't be there when it's story time. Now you don't have to miss it. Record yourself reading one of their favorite Bedtime Bible Adventures.
Your grandchild (or child) can watch and listen to you read whenever they need you most — even a world away.
"No Matter the Distance,
StoryTime Finds a Way"
Deployed. Traveling. Miles from home.
However far apart you are, StoryTime Reader
brings you back to the same page, the same story, the same moment - together.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Quick Start Video
Privacy Policy
Russell Family Media, LLC — Last updated: July 22,2026
1. Introduction
StoryTime Reader is an iOS and iPadOS application that allows parents and grandparents ("Adult Users") to read illustrated storybooks with children or grandchildren ("Children") over a live, synchronized video call, or by recording themselves reading a storybook for a child to watch later. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices available to you. By creating an account or using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Children do not create their own accounts. All accounts are created and managed by Adult Users.2. Information we collect
Information Adult Users provide
• Account information: first name, nickname, and email address
• Child profile information: a child's first name or nickname, entered by the Adult User
• Invitation information: the email address of a parent or guardian invited to link a child's device
Information collected automatically
• Device push notification tokens, used to deliver session invitations and identify linked devices
• Session information: which storybook was read, page-turn events, presence status, and session timestamps, used to synchronize reading sessions between devices
• Usage data: the duration of each reading session, used to calculate monthly minutes against your subscription limit
• Basic technical data such as app version, device type, and OS version, used for troubleshooting
Live video and audio
During a reading session, live video and audio are transmitted between devices using Stream Video’s real-time infrastructure. Video and audio are not recorded or stored by StoryTime Reader.
Recorded reading videos
If an Adult User records a reading session, the video and audio — including the storybook pages shown and the Adult User’s camera and microphone — is uploaded to and stored securely in Firebase Storage. A notification is sent to the linked child’s device when a new recorded video is ready to watch. Recorded videos can only be played back through a short-lived, secure link generated by our backend, and are not accessible to anyone other than the Adult User’s linked child device(s). See Section 7 for how long recorded videos are retained.
Information we do not collect
• We do not require children to create accounts or provide personal information directly
• We do not collect precise location data
• We do not serve advertising or sell personal information3. How we use your information
• To create and manage Adult User accounts and child profiles
• To link a child’s device to the correct Adult User account via invitation
• To synchronize storybook pages and presence status between devices in real time
• To establish secure, authenticated live video and audio sessions
• To store and deliver recorded reading videos to the correct linked child device
• To send push notifications when a reading session is started
• To track usage against monthly subscription limits
• To send account-related emails such as email verification and password reset messages
• To maintain, secure, and improve the app4. Third-party services
StoryTime Reader relies on the following third-party providers:
• Firebase (Google): authentication, database, cloud functions, push notifications, and secure storage of recorded reading videos
• Stream Video: live video and audio calling infrastructure. Stream issues short-lived tokens generated by our backend; Stream credentials are never stored on user devices
• Apple: app distribution, in-app purchases, and subscription billingThese providers may process data in the United States or other countries under their own privacy commitments.5. Children’s privacy
StoryTime Reader is operated and controlled by Adult Users. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Children cannot create accounts, communicate with strangers, or access the app without an Adult User first creating a profile and linking a device. The only information stored about a child is the first name or nickname entered by the Adult User and a device token used to deliver session invitations. Adult Users can edit or delete a child profile at any time.If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided us with personal information beyond what is described in this policy, please contact us using the information in Section 10 so we can remove it.6. Data sharing
We do not sell personal information. We share information only:
• With the third-party service providers listed above, solely to provide the app’s functionality
• Between linked family accounts — an Adult User’s nickname and selected storybook are visible to the linked child’s device as part of the normal reading session
• If required to comply with a legal obligation or valid legal request
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy continuing to apply7. Data retention
• Account information is retained for as long as the account remains active
• Child profile information is retained until the Adult User deletes the profile
• Pending linking invitations expire automatically after 30 days
• Usage minutes reset at the start of each billing period
• Recorded reading videos that have been watched and are not marked “kept” by the linked child device are automatically deleted 14 days after being watched
• Each child profile can have up to 20 stored recorded videos at a time; the oldest videos not marked “kept” are automatically deleted once this limit is reached
• If a subscription lapses, all recorded videos for the account — including any marked “kept” — are automatically deleted after 14 days without an active subscription
• Live, real-time video and audio calls are not recorded or retained8. Your choices and rights
• Access and update: Adult Users can view and edit account and child profile information from within the app
• Delete: Adult Users can delete their account entirely from Account Settings, which permanently removes their profile, children’s records, usage data, and any recorded videos
• Device unlinking: Adult Users can unlink a child’s device at any time from Manage Children
• Recorded videos: a linked child device can mark a recorded video as watched, keep up to 5 recorded videos, or delete any recorded video at any time
• Notifications: push notifications can be disabled in iOS SettingsDepending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address in Section 10.9. Data security
We use industry-standard security practices including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) for all data in transit, Firebase Authentication for account security, and short-lived authentication tokens for video sessions so no permanent credentials are stored on user devices.10. Contact us
Russell Family Media, LLC
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://storytime-reader.com11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify Adult Users through the app or by email. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
Terms of Service
Russell Family Media, LLC — Saint Petersburg, Florida
Effective date: July 22,2026
Please read these Terms carefully before using StoryTime Reader. By creating an account or using the app, you agree to be bound by these Terms.1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account. Children do not create accounts and use the app only through a device linked and supervised by an Adult User. By creating an account, you represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.2. Account registration
To use StoryTime Reader, you must create an account with your first name, nickname, and a valid email address. You are responsible for:
• Providing accurate and complete information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activity that occurs under your account
• Notifying us of any unauthorized use at [email protected]3. Subscriptions and billing
StoryTime Reader offers monthly subscription plans processed through Apple's App Store:
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date
• A 3-day free trial is available to new subscribers — your payment method is charged automatically at the end of the trial unless cancelled
• Standard Monthly plan: $8.99/month, includes 30 hours of video calling per month
• Military/Veteran Monthly plan: $7.99/month, available on the honor system to US active military personnel and veterans — United States only
• Monthly usage limits reset on the anniversary of your subscription start date each month
• All payments are processed by Apple. We do not store or process payment information directly
• Refunds are handled in accordance with Apple's refund policies — contact Apple Support for billing issues
• Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your iPhone or iPad's Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions
4. Recorded reading videos
In addition to live reading sessions, StoryTime Reader lets an Adult User record a reading session — video and audio of themselves reading a storybook — for a linked child to watch later ("Recorded Videos"). The following rules apply:
• Recorded Videos are uploaded securely and are made available only to the child device(s) linked to your account
• A child device can mark a Recorded Video as watched, mark up to 5 Recorded Videos as “kept” to exempt them from automatic deletion, or delete a Recorded Video at any time
• Recorded Videos that have been watched and are not marked “kept” are automatically deleted 14 days after they were watched
• Each child profile can store up to 20 Recorded Videos at a time; once this limit is reached, the oldest Recorded Videos not marked “kept” are automatically deleted to make room for new ones
• If your subscription lapses, all Recorded Videos on your account — including any marked “kept” — are automatically and permanently deleted after 14 days without an active subscription
• You are responsible for the content of any Recorded Video you create and for ensuring it is appropriate for the child who will view it
5. Acceptable use
You agree to use StoryTime Reader only for its intended purpose of conducting reading sessions between adults and children under their care. You agree not to:
• Use the app for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the app or its infrastructure
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile any part of the app
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Attempt to circumvent monthly usage limits
• Use the recording feature to capture or distribute content that is unsafe, inappropriate, or harmful to a child6. Child safety
StoryTime Reader is designed to facilitate positive reading experiences between adults and children. As an account holder, you are responsible for:
• Ensuring all reading sessions involving children are age-appropriate and supervised
• Only linking devices used by children who are under your care or for whom you have appropriate authorization
• Ensuring children using linked devices are not exposed to inappropriate content
• Monitoring the use of linked child devicesWe reserve the right to terminate any account we believe is being used in a manner harmful to children or in violation of these Terms.7. Intellectual property
All content within StoryTime Reader, including book content, illustrations, text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Russell Family Media, LLC or its content licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content in the app without our express written permission.8. Privacy
Your use of StoryTime Reader is governed by our Privacy Policy, incorporated into these Terms by reference and available at https://storytime-reader.com/privacy.9. Disclaimer of warranties
StoryTime Reader is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Russell Family Media, LLC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the app will be uninterrupted or error-free.10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Russell Family Media, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the app. Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim.11. Account deletion
You may delete your account at any time from Account Settings within the app. Upon deletion, your profile, children’s records, usage data, and any Recorded Videos will be permanently removed from our systems. Deleting your account does not automatically cancel your Apple subscription — you must cancel separately through Apple’s subscription management.12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or if your use of the app poses a risk to other users, children, or our systems.13. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, sending a notification through the app or by email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.14. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Pinellas County, Florida.15. Contact us
Russell Family Media, LLC
StoryTime Reader
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://storytime-reader.com