Privacy Policy

Your privacy is critically important to us. This policy outlines what data we collect, why, and how we protect it.

1. What We Collect

• Teacher names and school emails for authentication
• Praise and commentary about students (optional and school-controlled)
• Basic activity logs (e.g., who added what note and when)
• Anonymous metadata for app improvement (e.g., usage stats)

2. What We Don't Collect

• No student logins or accounts
• No unnecessary personal student data (e.g., addresses, contact info)
• No tracking or third-party advertising

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and improve the App's core features
• To support your school's communication needs
• To comply with legal obligations if required

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is securely stored using encrypted cloud infrastructure. We follow industry best practices for data protection, including role-based access and regular security reviews. Data is hosted in compliance with the NZ Privacy Act 2020 and, where applicable, the GDPR.

5. Sharing and Access

• Only approved staff at your school can access your school's data
• We never sell or share your data with external entities
• We will comply with data access or deletion requests from school leadership

6. Cookies

We may use minimal functional cookies for login/session management. No third-party tracking cookies are used.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as your school uses the service. Schools can request full deletion of all stored data at any time.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at support@yourschoolapp.com.

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