Your Data, Your Privacy, Our Promise
We take student data protection seriously. Learn how we safeguard your information with industry-leading security standards.
Our Core Privacy Principles
Full Transparency
You always know what data we collect, how we use it, and where it's stored. No surprises, no fine print.
Your Data is Yours
You own your data. Export it anytime, delete it anytime. We never sell or share your information with third parties.
Bank-Level Security
Industry-standard encryption, secure authentication, regular security audits, and SOC 2 compliance standards.
Minimal Data Collection
We only collect what's necessary to provide you excellent service. No tracking pixels, no analytics spam.
Regulatory Compliance
EdFi compliant, Ed-Facts compliant, FERPA compliant. We meet educational data standards you can trust.
Respect for Children
Student privacy is sacred. We follow COPPA guidelines and treat every child's data with the utmost care and respect.
What Data We Collect
Teacher Account Information
- •Name, email address, and password (encrypted)
- •School name and classroom level (Primary or Elementary)
- •Subscription status (Free or Premium)
Student Information You Add
- •Student names (or display names/nicknames as you prefer)
- •Birth dates (to calculate age for developmental tracking)
- •Lesson records, observations, and notes you create
- •Progress indicators and mastery levels you assign
Technical Information
- •Login timestamps and session data for security
- •Device type (to optimize mobile vs desktop experience)
- •Error logs (to fix bugs and improve performance)
What We Will Never Do
❌ Sell Your Data
We will never sell, rent, or share your student data with advertisers or third parties. Ever.
❌ Track You Across the Web
No tracking pixels, no behavioral analytics, no profiling. Your activity is your business.
❌ Show Ads
Our revenue comes from Premium subscriptions, not ads. You'll never see a single advertisement.
❌ Share Without Permission
We won't share your data with schools, parents, or anyone else without your explicit consent.
❌ Hold Your Data Hostage
Export everything anytime. Downgrade or cancel without losing access to your records.
❌ Access Without Reason
Our team will never look at your data unless you explicitly request support and grant permission.
How We Protect Your Data
🔒 Encryption Everywhere
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt with salt.
🛡️ Secure Authentication
JWT-based authentication with secure session management. Optional two-factor authentication (2FA) for Premium users.
🏢 Trusted Infrastructure
Hosted on secure, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure with regular backups, disaster recovery, and 99.9% uptime SLA.
🔍 Regular Security Audits
Third-party security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to ensure your data stays protected.
👥 Access Controls
Role-based permissions ensure teachers only see their own students. School administrators get controlled, audited access.
📋 Compliance & Standards
FERPA compliant, EdFi compliant, Ed-Facts compliant. We follow best practices from NIST, OWASP, and educational data standards.
Your Data Rights
- ✓Right to Access: View all data we have about you and your students
- ✓Right to Export: Download your complete data in portable formats (CSV, PDF)
- ✓Right to Delete: Permanently erase your account and all associated data
- ✓Right to Correct: Update or fix any incorrect information at any time
- ✓Right to Transparency: Receive clear answers about how your data is used
Questions about your data or privacy concerns?
Contact our privacy team →Your Students Deserve This Level of Protection
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