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Snap&Read Universal is a product of Don Johnston Incorporated
Don Johnston Inc. was founded in 1980 to develop technologies that help people read and write
© Copyright 2016 Don Johnston Incorporated
Snap&Read Universal’s products and services are provided by Don Johnston Incorporated (together, “DJI,” “we,” “our,” and “us”). The following privacy policy describes what we collect on our servers and why, what we may do with that information, and how that information is handled.
Information provided is subject to our Terms of Service. Any capitalized terms used but not defined within this Privacy Policy have the meaning given to them in our Terms of Service.
The data below is collected when Snap&Read Universal’s tool is used. Data is transmitted securely through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and is encrypted while at rest on our servers. See particular user for other data that may be collected and how it can be used.
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Option settings | Allows option settings to sync across devices. Settings include:
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Yes |
Translated Text | We use Google Translate’s service to translate text. When a user chooses text to be translated, it is done so anonymously. Text is passed through our proxy server and on to Google Translate for translation. | Yes - if a user elects to use the translation service. |
Text spoken with Online text to speech (Chromebook and translated text on Windows only) | On Chromebooks and translated text on Windows, the user may choose to use an Online text to speech voice to speak text out loud and highlight text as it is spoken. When a user chooses text to be spoken aloud, it is done so anonymously. The chosen text is passed through our proxy server and on to IBM’s text to speech service for processing. | No - a user may choose a voice installed on their device. When using locally installed text to speech, no spoken text is sent to servers. |
Text saved in Outline | Allows outlines to save and sync across all devices. | Yes - if a user elects to use the Outline tool, data will be collected |
Text saved in Sources | Allows sources to save and sync across all devices. | Yes - if a user elects to use the Sources tool, data will be collected. |
Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that helps website owners understand how visitors engage with their website. Google Analytics customers can view a variety of reports about how visitors interact with their website so they can improve it. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. It reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy
A Student Account can only be set up through an Educator Account. Snap&Read Universal does not require use of personally identifiable student information. Personally identifiable data for student accounts is solely used for educational purposes by the student and the student’s educational institution. The only data collected is that which is valuable for educational purposes.
Student information is controlled by Educators and the educational institution. Data can be printed, viewed and removed by Students’ Educators. Upon request from the educational institution, all Student Account data will be deleted or corrected as quickly as possible - not to exceed 30 days. In the event that a Student is removed from or graduates from an educational institution, the Student can choose to obtain a Personal Account, in which case their data will be maintained under their own Personal Account.
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Name | Allows educators an easy way to identify their students so they can manage student accounts and view data associated with their students. | No |
Username | Login purposes | No - If not, email is required. |
Login purposes and to reset a student’s password in the event that they forget it. | No - If not, Username is required. | |
Password - only if account is created with a Username or non-third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-In”. | Login purposes | No - If a third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-In” is used, no passwords are stored. If a service such as Google Sign-in is not used, a password is required. |
Unique identifier provided by a third party integrated service, such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-In”. | Allows students to sign in with Google Sign-in, Yahoo login, Microsoft account, Office 365 account, and other providers. | No |
Readability of text students are exposed to on websites (Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning-Fog Score, Coleman-Liau Index, SMOG Index, Automated Readability Index). | Reported to educators of student for educational purposes only. No text is ever collected from websites (only the numerical grade level or numerical reading ease of the text is reported). | No - Administrators can turn on “Privacy Mode” which deletes all of these records and restricts future collection. |
When student account was first set up. | Reported to educators of students for proof of the tool’s use. This is often required when the tool is to be used as a testing accommodation. | No - Administrators can turn on “Privacy Mode” which deletes the account creation date |
Approximate Number of words read. | Reported to educators of students for usage data. | No - Administrators can turn on “Privacy Mode” which deletes all quantities of words read and restricts future collection. |
Approximate Time spent Reading | Reported to educators of students for usage data. | No - Administrators can turn on “Privacy Mode” which deletes all time spent reading and restricts future collection. |
Number of Words read using Text to Speech | For future plans to report this data to educators for instructional purposes. | No - Administrators can turn on “Privacy Mode” which deletes all number of words read using Text to Speech and restricts future collection. |
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Name | Allows Administrators an easy way to identify their educators so they can manage educator accounts. | No |
For login purposes and to reset your password in the event that it is forgotten. | Yes | |
Password - only if account is created with an email from a non-third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-In”. | Login purposes | No - If a third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-in” is used, no passwords are stored. If a service such as Google Sign-in is not used, a password is required. |
Unique identifier provided by a third party integrated service, such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-in”. | Allows educators to sign in with Google Sign-in, Yahoo login, Microsoft account, Office 365 account, and other providers. | No |
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Name | For communication purposes regarding your account. | No |
Email is used for login purposes, and to reset your password in the event that it is forgotten. Email is used to communicate with you about your account (for example, if a payment didn’t go through or to confirm a canceled subscription). | Yes | |
Password - only if account is created with an email from a non-third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-In”. | Login purposes | No - If a third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-in” is used, no |
Unique identifier provided by a third party integrated service, such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-in”. | Allows you to sign in with Google Sign-in, Yahoo login, Microsoft account, Office 365 account, and other providers. | No |
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Name | For communication purposes regarding your account. | No |
For Login purposes, and to reset your password in the event that it is forgotten. | Yes | |
Password - only if account is created with an email from a non-third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-In”. | Login purposes | No - If a third party integrated service such as “Google Sign-in” is used, no passwords are stored. If a service such as Google Sign-in is not used, a password is required. |
Unique identifier provided by a third party integrated service, such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-in” (Only if account is created by third party integrated service). | Allows parents to sign in with Google Sign-in, Yahoo login, Microsoft account, Office 365 account, and other providers. | No |
A Child Account can only be set up through a Parent account. Personally identifiable information is not collected on a Child Account. Upon request from a Parent, all Child Account data will be deleted as quickly as possible - not to exceed 30 days.
We Collect | Why we collect it | Required |
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Username | Login Purposes | Yes |
Password | Login Purposes | Yes |
Don Johnston Incorporated does not sell, share, rent or otherwise disclose your information collected by Snap&Read Universal. We do not use student information collected through our services for behavioral targeting or advertising or any commercial purpose. Information is only disclosed when:
We do not monitor or view any Personally Identifiable information or content stored in Snap&Read Universal.Below lists the limited circumstances where your information may be accessed by our employees.
Aggregate, non-identifiable information is solely used to enhance Snap&Read Universal and, in the case of anOrganizational Account, support implementation.
We do not, under any circumstances, advertise to Student Users or Child Users. For Educator Users, Parent Users, and Personal Users, we practice permission marketing: you will only receive information from us when you give explicit consent in advance to receive the marketing information.
Data is stored on servers located in the United States. If you live outside of the United States and have laws governing data collection and use that differ from U.S. law, then you acknowledge and agree that you are transferring your Personal Information outside of those regions to the United States and that, by providing your Personal Information to Snap&Read Universal, you consent to that transfer.
Some data is also stored locally on your computing device and synchronizes to our servers when an online connection is present. Data that syncs include Option Settings, Text saved in Outlines, Text saved in Sources; and if a user is a Student User: Readability of Text, approximate number of words read, number of words read using text to speech, and approximate time spent reading.
All data stored on our servers is encrypted. All transmission of information is encrypted and protected using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Passwords are stored using a hash function. We also use physical, managerial, and technical safeguards to secure your data.
In the event that your Personal Information may be compromised, we will attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective steps.
If an account is terminated by an Educator, a Student may transfer their data by acquiring a Personal Account or by acquiring an activation code from another Educator.
In the event that a credit card purchase is made through Snap&Read Universal, we do not store any credit card information nor is any credit card information sent to our servers. These payment processes are all transmitted securely through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) directly to our payment processor Stripe. Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor, and is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most stringent level of certification available. See Stripe’s Privacy Policy for more information.
We use Cookies only to enhance performance. Cookies are used to allow offline access and to sync your data.
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time, but you will be notified on Snap&Read Universal’s login page or by some other means such as email. We will not change how we use any Personal Information in any material way without providing notice of the change via email to you (in the case of a Child User, to the Parent or Guardian; and in the case of a Student User, to the Educator User), and obtaining consent to any new uses. If you do not agree with the new policies, you may reject them, but you will need to terminate your account and/or stop using Snap&Read Universal. Your continued use constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
Snap&Read Universal's products and services are provided by Don Johnston Incorporated (“DJI” or "We" or "Us"). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Snap&Read Universal's website, products, and services (“Products”).
By accessing or using Snap&Read Universal, you agree to be bound by these Terms, Privacy Policy, and any applicable Organizational License Agreement.
We reserve the right to modify the Terms at any time, but you will be notified on Snap&Read Universal’s login page or by some other means. We will not change the Terms in any material way without providing notice of the change via email to you (in the case of a Child User, to the Parent or Guardian; and in the case of a Student User, to the Educator User), and obtaining consent to any new uses. If you do not agree with the new terms, you may reject them, but you will need to terminate your account and/or stop using Snap&Read Universal. Your continued use constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
As a condition to using Snap&Read Universal, you must register for an account. Accounts can be created with a password and either a username or valid email address. Accounts can also be created through an Integrated Service such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-In.”
You will provide true, accurate, complete, and updated account information. You may not select or use the name or email of another person without that person’s prior authorization. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. If you learn of any unauthorized use of your account, contact us at support@donjohnston.com.
You may not transfer your account to anyone without express prior written consent of Don Johnston Incorporated. An account can be created for and accessed by a single individual only. You may not share an account with anyone without express prior written consent of Don Johnston Incorporated. Violation of any of the foregoing may result in immediate termination of your account, revocation of your ability to use Snap&Read Universal, and may subject you to reimburse us for unauthorized accounts, pay for past use, state and federal penalties, and other legal consequences.
Don Johnston Incorporated reserves the right, but will have no obligation, to investigate your use of Snap&Read Universal in order to determine whether a violation of the Terms has occurred or to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request.
Snap&Read Universal permits you to register for an account through third party integrated services, such as, but not limited to, “Google Sign-in.” By registering with an Integrated Service, you agree that Don Johnston Incorporated may access your unique identifier provided by the Integrated Service and your registration information: your first name, last name, and email address.
If you are a Child User, you may not create an account. You must either use a Child Account created through a Parent Account or a Student Account created through an Educator Account.
We do not collect personally identifiable information on Child Accounts. Collected information for Student Accounts are solely used for educational purposes by Educator(s) and Educational Institution(s).
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personally identifiable information from a Child User except in the following circumstance: We may collect personal information through Snap&Read Universal from a Child User where that Child User’s Educational Institution and/or Educator has agreed to 1) obtain parental or legal guardian consent or 2) consent on the parent or guardian’s behalf for that Child User to use Snap&Read Universal with a Student Account and disclose personal information solely for educational use.
If you are an Educational Institution or Educator, you represent and warrant that you are responsible for complying with The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (“COPPA”). If we learn we have collected personal information from a Child User other than pursuant to the above, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are at least 18 years of age and you are the legal parent or guardian of a child, you may register a Parent Account. As a Parent User, you may create, register, and manage Child User accounts only for your own child or children for whom you are a legal guardian. If you register a Child User, you represent and warrant that you are such Child User’s legal parent or guardian and you agree to be bound by the Terms on Behalf of such Child User.
If you are at least 18 years of age and you provide education to students, you may register an Educator Account. Snap&Read Universal makes available to Educators an educator, analyst, and administrator account that permits such Educator Users to register student accounts and/or review and evaluate educational data of such Student Users. You represent and warrant that you will use all information collected by Snap&Read Universal solely to provide education-related services. You represent and warrant that you are responsible for complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (“COPPA”). If you are an Educator User and you register an account for a Student User, you represent and warrant that 1) you have received express consent from such Student User’s parent or legal guardian for you to register the Student User and for you to provide Snap&Read Universal the information you disclose in connection with the registration of such Student User, or 2) you are consenting on the parent or guardian’s behalf to provide Snap&Read Universal the information you disclose in connection with the registration of such Student User solely for educational purposes.
For information about Snap&Read Universal’s policies and practices regarding the collection and use of personal information, please read Snap&Read Universal’s Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference and made part of these Terms. By agreeing to these Terms, you agree that your use of Snap&Read Universal is governed by the Privacy Policy.
After your free trial, you will not be charged unless you decide to purchase a subscription for Snap&Read Universal. You pay only for the Student or Child Accounts you have set up.
Once purchased, you will be charged immediately for your first month of your subscription (often called pre-billing). You will be billed automatically every month until the subscription is canceled.
You may want to purchase the product for more students/children. We will automatically prorate the additional charges. You will not be charged immediately for the additional students/children: those charges will be reflected on the next invoice. Again, the plan changes impact the next invoice, which remains on the same billing cycle (as your plan will always have the same billing frequency). The prorated amount is calculated down to the second. We will calculate the differences between the two plans based on the exact time you added/removed students/children and their relation to the current billing period's start and end times.
If you decide to remove students/children from your plan, you will receive a prorated credit, which will be reflected on the next invoice. The prorated credit is calculated down to the second. We will calculate the differences between the two plans based on the exact time you added/removed students/children and their relation to the current billing period's start and end times.
When you cancel all subscriptions, your card will not be charged again. Cancellation takes effect immediately. If your subscription was canceled partway through the billing period, you will not be credited a refund.
If a payment fails, we will automatically retry. If it fails repeatedly, your subscription will be canceled.
An invoice is created at the end of the subscription's billing cycle.
We use Stripe, a third party electronic payment processor to process credit card transactions for payment of Snap&Read Universal. You irrevocably authorize us to instruct Stripe to handle such transactions, and you irrevocably agree that we may give instructions on your behalf in accordance with your requests submitted within Snap&Read Universal. You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Stripe, and in the event or conflict between these Terms and Stripe’s Terms, these Terms shall prevail.
After your free trial, you will not be charged unless you decide to purchase a subscription for Snap&Read Universal.
Once purchased, you will be charged immediately for the first month of your subscription (often called pre-billing).
You will be billed every month until the subscription is canceled.
When you cancel your subscription, your card will not be charged again. Your subscription will be canceled at the end of the billing cycle. If your subscription was canceled partway through the billing period, you will be able to use the product for the remainder of the monthly billing period, but no money will be refunded.
If a payment fails, we will automatically retry. If it fails repeatedly, your subscription will be canceled.
An invoice is created at the end of the subscription's billing cycle.
We use Stripe, a third party electronic payment processor to process credit card transactions. You irrevocably authorize us to instruct Stripe to handle such transactions, and you irrevocably agree that we may give instructions on your behalf in accordance with your requests submitted within Snap&Read Universal. You agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Stripe, and in the event or conflict between these Terms and Stripe’s Terms, these Terms shall prevail.
You agree to pay DJI a license fee for the Initial Term based upon the current fee schedule as set forth in the Invoice. Prior to the end of the Initial Term, DJI shall, based upon the current fee schedule or as otherwise agreed to by the parties, invoice you the amount payable for the annual fee for each subsequent Renewal Term. To ensure continuity of service, you agree to pay the invoice amount prior to the end of the term.
If you cancel your subscription, you will not be invoiced again. Your subscription will be canceled at the end of the billing cycle. If your subscription was canceled partway through the billing period, you will be able to use the product for the remainder of the billing period, but no money will be refunded.
If you terminate for any reason prior to the end of the Initial or Renewal Term, your organization shall be liable to DJI for payment of all Fees through the entire Initial or Renewal Term.
You agree to not save Protected Health Information (any information about one’s health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care), Cardholder Data (any information associated with one’s credit or debit card), Social Security Number, or Bank Account Information within Snap&Read Universal. Data is transmitted securely through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and is encrypted while at rest on our servers, but as a best practice you should avoid storing such information within Snap&Read Universal. See the Privacy Policy for more information on what is saved on Snap&Read Universal’s servers.
Don Johnston Incorporated welcomes your comments regarding the legal terms. If you have any questions or comments regarding the legal terms, please contact us electronically or via postal mail at the address provided below and Don Johnston Incorporated will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly determine and remedy the problem.
Don Johnston Incorporated
Attn: Legal Department
500 Unicorn Park Dr.
Woburn, MA 01801
info@donjohnston.com Subject Line: Attn: Legal Department