Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Who are we?

Read Lab is an educational application for children aged 6 to 12, focused on improving reading skills. Read Lab is developed and maintained by Read Lab (hereinafter: "we", "us" or "Read Lab").

2. What data do we collect?

We process the following data:

  • Parents/guardians: email address (for the waitlist and communications), name.
  • Children: first name, age, progress data (reading exercises, scores).
  • Technical data: IP address, device type, browser type — solely for security and debugging.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as social security numbers, health data, or financial information.

3. Why do we process this data?

  • To operate the app and track progress (legal basis: performance of contract).
  • To inform parents about their child's progress (legal basis: legitimate interest).
  • To manage the waitlist and notify users about the launch (legal basis: consent).
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Consent for children (GDPR / COPPA)

Because our app is aimed at children under 16 years of age, we require explicit prior consent from a parent or legal guardian before a child can use the app. We do this via a secure consent link.

Without consent, no data about the child is stored.

5. Sharing of data

We never sell your data. We only share data with:

  • Supabase (database hosting, based in the EU).
  • Vercel (web hosting, based in the US — SCCs apply).

Third parties may not use your data for their own purposes.

6. Security

All data is stored and transmitted with encryption (HTTPS/TLS). Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel.

7. Retention periods

  • Waitlist email addresses: up to 6 months after launch or upon unsubscription.
  • Account data and progress: for as long as the account is active + maximum 1 year after termination.

8. Your rights

You have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability. Requests can be sent to privacy@readlab.app. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

9. Contact

Read Lab
Email: privacy@readlab.app