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