Student Reader for Google Docs

Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 26, 2026

Student Reader for Google Docs is provided by DonatiTech.

Website: https://donatitech.org
Support: support@donatitech.org
Privacy contact: privacy@donatitech.org

Overview

Student Reader for Google Docs is designed to help students read Google Docs aloud using local browser speech synthesis. The add-on is built for classroom reading support, accessibility, and student literacy.

Information the Add-on Accesses

Student Reader may access text from the currently open Google Doc when a user chooses a reading action, such as Read Entire Document, Read From Cursor, Read Selected Text, or Read Current Paragraph.

Student Reader uses Google Apps Script DocumentApp APIs to access document text only for the purpose of reading that text aloud or placing it into the sidebar reader text box.

Information We Do Not Collect

Student Reader does not permanently store, sell, or transmit Google Docs document content to DonatiTech servers or third-party servers. Document text is accessed only during the active reading session to provide the requested read-aloud and accessibility features.

• No external text-to-speech services
• No OpenAI services
• No Azure services
• No Firebase services
• No analytics trackers
• No advertising trackers

Text-to-Speech Processing

Speech is produced locally in the user's browser through the browser Speech Synthesis API. Available voices depend on the user's device, operating system, browser, and school-managed Chrome settings.

Data Storage

The sidebar may store local preferences in the browser, such as selected language, selected voice, speed, and voices marked unavailable. These preferences are stored locally in the browser using localStorage and are not sent to DonatiTech.

Data Retention and Deletion

Student Reader retrieves Google Docs document text only when a user initiates a reading action. The document text is processed solely to provide the requested read-aloud and accessibility features during the active reading session.

Google Docs document text is retained only for the duration of the active reading session. When the reading session ends or the Student Reader Workspace is closed, the document text is no longer retained by DonatiTech.

DonatiTech does not permanently store Google Docs document content, does not maintain backups of document text, and does not retain copies of document content on DonatiTech servers.

Because Google user data accessed by Student Reader is retained only for the duration of the active reading session, DonatiTech does not permanently retain Google user data after the session ends. As a result, there is no Google user data stored by DonatiTech that requires subsequent deletion.

Local browser preferences, such as selected voice and reading speed, are stored only in the user's browser using local browser storage. These preferences are not transmitted to DonatiTech and may be removed at any time by clearing the browser's local storage.

Student Privacy

Student Reader is intended for educational use. Schools and teachers should review this policy, the requested Google OAuth scopes, and any district requirements before classroom deployment.

Third-Party Services

Student Reader runs inside Google Docs and relies on Google Apps Script and Google Workspace APIs. Use of Google services is governed by Google's applicable terms and privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

DonatiTech may update this privacy policy as Student Reader evolves. Material changes should be reviewed before classroom use.

Contact

Privacy questions can be sent to privacy@donatitech.org.