Privacy Policy

Overview

LexiCipher.org ("we", "our", or "the platform") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

What We Collect

Required Information

• Age range or grade level (to select appropriate reading passages)
• Consent acknowledgment
• Test responses (your ratings of font samples)

Optional Information

• Diagnosis status (if you choose to share)
• Reading preferences and current accommodations

What We Do NOT Collect

• Your name
• Your email address (unless you create an optional account)
• Your physical address
• Any personally identifiable information (PII)

How We Store Your Data

All test data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Your data is never transmitted to our servers in the MVP version of this platform.

• Session data: Stored in your browser only
• Custom font files: Generated in your browser, downloaded to your device
• Automatic expiry: Sessions expire after 7 days of inactivity

How We Use Your Data

• To provide personalized font recommendations
• To generate your custom font file
• To improve the testing experience during your session

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing without explicit consent
• Link your results to any medical diagnosis

Analytics

We use privacy-first analytics that do not track individual users or use cookies. We only collect aggregate, anonymous data such as:

• Total page views
• Completion rates (what percentage of users finish testing)
• General geographic region (country level only)

Your Rights

Delete Your Data

You can delete all your data at any time using the button below. This will:

• Clear all localStorage data
• Remove any cookies
• Reset your session completely

Data Portability

You can download your results as a PDF report, which you own and control.

Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Users under 13 years of age must use this platform with a parent or guardian present. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Third-Party Services

Hosting: Our platform is hosted on Vercel, which is SOC 2 Type II compliant.

Fonts: We use open-source fonts (OpenDyslexic under SIL OFL, Roboto Flex under Apache 2.0) which do not collect any user data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting a notice on the platform.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository or the contact form on this website.