Privacy Policy for Learning Portrait
Effective Date: August 1st, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Learning Portrait ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of students, teachers, parents, and all users of our K-12 grade book platform services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
Students: Name, grade level, student ID, academic performance data, assignments, and other educational records.
Teachers: Name, email address, school affiliation, district affiliation, course information, class information, and login credentials.
Parents/Guardians: Name, email address, phone number, and relationship to the student.
1.2 Usage Data
Information on how the gradebook services are accessed and used, including IP address, browser type, device information, and activity logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Manage Services
Maintain and track student academic records.
Facilitate communication between teachers, students, and parents.
Provide user support and respond to inquiries.
2.2 For Improvement and Development
Analyze usage patterns to improve our services.
Develop new features and services.
2.3 Compliance and Safety
Comply with legal obligations.
Protect the safety and integrity of our users and services.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
3.1 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties only when we have your explicit consent.
3.2 With Educational Institutions
Share information with schools and school districts as necessary for academic purposes only.
3.3 Service Providers
Share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as data storage and hosting services, provided they adhere to strict confidentiality and security measures.
3.4 Legal Obligations
Disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety or that of others.
4. Data Security
We use a variety of security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
5. Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for educational purposes and intended for use by children under the supervision of educators and parents. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other relevant laws. Parents and educators can review, update, or request the deletion of students' personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected]