Privacy Policy
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Lab45 ("we", "us", or "our") operates the exam preparation platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Account Information:
- Name and email address
- Password (encrypted, managed by Clerk)
- Age verification (if under 18)
Payment Information:
- Payment details are collected and processed by DodoPayments (our payment processor)
- We do NOT store your credit card information
- We receive payment confirmation and transaction IDs
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
Usage Data:
- Exam attempts and scores
- Questions answered and saved
- Time spent on exams
- Study progress and performance metrics
Technical Data:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and features used
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide the Service
- Create and manage your account
- Process payments and grant access
- Deliver exam content and track progress
- Save your performance history
- Provide customer support
2.2 To Improve the Service
- Analyze usage patterns and performance
- Identify popular content and difficult questions
- Improve exam quality and difficulty calibration
- Develop new features and content
2.3 To Communicate With You
- Send service-related notifications
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send important updates about your account
- Notify you of new features or products (if you opt in)
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
Contractual Necessity
Processing required to provide the Service you requested (account management, content delivery, payment processing).
Legitimate Interests
Improving our Service, analytics and research, fraud prevention, security measures.
Consent
Marketing communications (you can opt out anytime), non-essential cookies (you can manage preferences).
Legal Obligations
Tax reporting, responding to legal requests, compliance with regulations.
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with trusted third parties who help us operate:
Clerk (Authentication)
Account creation, login, email verification, user management
Privacy Policy: clerk.com/legal/privacy
Supabase (Database)
Data storage, exam content delivery, performance tracking
Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy
DodoPayments (Payment Processing)
Payment processing, checkout, transaction management, refunds
4.2 What We DON'T Do
- ✗ We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties
- ✗ We do NOT share your data for advertising purposes
- ✗ We do NOT use your exam performance for marketing to third parties
5. Your Rights and Choices
5.1 GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)
You have the right to:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for optional processing
5.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)
You have the right to:
- Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
- Access: Request your personal data (free, twice per year)
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of selling or sharing (we don't sell data)
- Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights
5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
Email us at privacy@lab45.education with:
- Your name and email address
- Specific request (access, deletion, etc.)
- Verification of identity (for security)
We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
6. Data Retention
6.1 How Long We Keep Data
- Account Data: Until you delete your account, plus 30 days backup
- Exam Attempts: Indefinitely for your personal progress tracking
- Payment Records: 7 years (legal requirement for financial records)
- Support Communications: 3 years
6.2 Deletion Upon Request
You may request account deletion at any time. We will delete personal identifiable information, anonymize usage statistics (for analytics), and retain financial records as legally required.
7. Data Security
7.1 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Encryption at rest for sensitive data
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase, Clerk)
7.2 Your Responsibility
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Do not share your account
- Log out of shared devices
- Report suspicious activity immediately
Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored and processed in the United States, European Union, or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (EU-approved)
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- Vendor compliance with data protection laws
9. Children's Privacy
Age Restrictions
- • Our Service is NOT directed to children under 13.
- • We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
- • Users aged 13-17 must have parental consent.
COPPA Compliance (US)
If we discover we've collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately and terminate the account.
Parental Rights
Parents may review their child's information, request deletion, refuse further collection, or contact us at privacy@lab45.education.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
10.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary (No Consent Required)
Authentication, session management, security features
Analytics (Requires Consent)
Usage statistics, performance metrics, feature usage tracking
10.2 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. Note that disabling cookies may limit Service functionality.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be notified via email to your registered address. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Privacy Inquiries
Email: privacy@lab45.education
General Support
Email: support@lab45.education
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 17, 2026. We encourage you to review it periodically.