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Read to Unlock: App Blocker

Effective Date: March 18, 2026

Developer: Oleksandr Khomin

Website: https://readtounlock.com

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Read to Unlock: App Blocker ("the App", "we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the mobile application.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

During onboarding and usage, we may collect:

  • Age range (e.g., "Under 18", "18–24")
  • Self-reported daily phone usage
  • Reading goals and preferences
  • App blocking selections
  • Discipline settings and reading configurations

2.2 Camera and User Content

The App allows you to scan or import photos of book pages. Images are processed locally on your device using Apple Vision OCR. The original images are not transmitted or stored externally.

However:

  • Extracted text from scanned pages is sent to backend services for quiz generation
  • This text may be processed by third-party AI providers

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

We collect certain usage and device data automatically:

  • App interaction events (e.g., onboarding steps, scans, quiz results)
  • Device metadata (device type, OS version, language, country)
  • Anonymous identifiers

2.4 Subscription and Purchase Data

  • Subscription status
  • Purchase history
  • Trial eligibility

All payments are processed by Apple. We do not collect or store financial information.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected data to:

  • Provide core functionality (reading verification, app blocking)
  • Generate comprehension quizzes from scanned text
  • Track progress (reading sessions, streaks, earned minutes)
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Analyze usage trends
  • Manage subscriptions

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share limited data with the following services:

4.1 Analytics and Infrastructure

Firebase Analytics (Google) — Usage data, device information, anonymous identifiers.

Firebase Cloud Functions — Processes OCR text for quiz generation.

4.2 Subscription Management

RevenueCat — Handles subscription status and purchase validation.

4.3 AI Processing (Critical Disclosure)

OCR-extracted text from scanned book pages is sent to the following providers solely to generate quiz questions:

  • OpenRouter (routing service)
  • Groq (primary LLM provider)
  • Google (Gemini)
  • OpenAI (GPT models)

We do not control how these providers retain or process data beyond their stated policies.

5. Data Storage and Retention

On-Device Storage

Stored locally on your device:

  • Reading history
  • Progress metrics
  • Preferences
  • OCR duplicate detection buffer

Retention: Until app deletion.

External Storage

  • Firebase Analytics data: retained per Google policies (typically up to 14 months)
  • RevenueCat data: retained per their policies
  • OCR text: transmitted transiently; retention depends on AI providers

6. Children's Privacy

The App collects age range information, which may indicate use by minors.

Important: If a user is under 13 (U.S.) or under the applicable age in their jurisdiction:

  • Parental consent may be required under COPPA and GDPR
  • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent

If you believe a child has provided data without consent, contact us to request deletion.

7. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on:

  • Consent — for analytics and optional data collection
  • Contractual necessity — to provide core app functionality
  • Legitimate interests — to improve and secure the App

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability

Data Deletion

Deleting the app removes all locally stored data. For external data requests, contact us (see Section 12).

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Opt out of data sharing (where applicable)

We do not sell personal data.

10. Data Security

We implement safeguards including:

  • Firebase App Check (device attestation)
  • Secure transmission (HTTPS)
  • Minimal data collection (no direct identifiers like name/email)

11. Permissions Used

The App requests:

  • Camera — for scanning book pages
  • Screen Time / Family Controls — for app blocking
  • Notifications — for reminders and alerts

The App does not request:

  • Location
  • Contacts
  • Microphone
  • Advertising tracking

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries:

Email: support@readtounlock.com

Website: https://readtounlock.com

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted at https://readtounlock.com/privacy.

Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of updates.

14. Third-Party Links

This Privacy Policy does not cover third-party services. Please review the privacy policies of:

  • Google (Firebase)
  • RevenueCat
  • OpenAI
  • Google AI (Gemini)
  • Groq
  • OpenRouter

15. No Tracking / No Advertising

  • No IDFA or cross-app tracking
  • No third-party advertising
  • No sale of user data