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Updated: April 15nd 2024
Beyond Blank, located in Amersfoort, The Netherlands (‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’), developed ReadAssist (‘the app’), designed to assist individuals with low literacy by converting written text into spoken words using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Text-To-Speech (TTS) technologies. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any information we obtain from you with care and respect.
This Privacy Policy outlines our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the app and informs you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Information Collection and Use
ReadAssist does not directly collect, store, or ask for any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from our users.
OCR and TTS Data Processing
To provide text-to-speech conversion and text recognition functionalities, the app may need to send images and text inputted by the user to third-party services, including Google ML Kit, Google Vision API, and the Elevenlabs API. These services process but do not retain your data after completing the requested operations.
Subscription Management and In-App Purchases
ReadAssist utilizes RevenueCat for managing subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat may collect certain information necessary to process purchases and manage subscriptions effectively. This may include transaction identifiers, purchase history, and limited user data as required for verification and analytics purposes. For more details on how RevenueCat processes and protects your data, please refer to RevenueCat’s privacy policy.
Usage Data Collection
We collect data on how ReadAssist is accessed and used (‘Usage Data’). This includes frequency of use, feature utilization, and performance metrics. The purpose of collecting this data is to improve app functionality, user experience, and ensure stability.
Data Sharing and Transfer
The third-party APIs and services used by ReadAssist, including RevenueCat, may process data on servers located outside of the European Union. We ensure compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and that our partners uphold high standards of data protection.
UserRights
Right toData Deletion
Users have the right to request the deletion of any personal information collected by via our app. If you wish to exercise this right, please use the “Delete purchase history” feature at the bottom of the “Token” screen or email your User ID to info@beyondblank.com so we can delete all related data. Upon receiving a request, we will confirm receipt and proceed with the data deletion within three weeks. We are committed to ensuring the prompt and effective handling of such requests to protect your privacy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this statement periodically. Changes to this policy will be posted on this page and are effective immediately upon posting.
Contact Us
For any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Beyond Blank
Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Email: info@readassist.com