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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PassagePal. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our educational reading app.

PassagePal is designed to help K-6 students practice reading through decodable passages. We comply with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• State student privacy laws

2. Information We Collect

Teacher Information

When teachers create an account, we collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• School or organization name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)

Student Information

When teachers create student accounts, we collect:

• Student first name and last initial
• Grade level
• Assigned phonics skills
• Reading progress and accuracy data

We do NOT collect: Student email addresses, phone numbers, home addresses, social security numbers, or photos.

3. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Provide the PassagePal reading platform
• Track student reading progress
• Generate performance reports
• Personalize learning experiences
• Improve our service

Important: Student data is NEVER used for marketing, advertising, or creating user profiles for non-educational purposes.

4. How We Share Information

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade any personal information.

We may share data with:

• Teachers: Can view data for their assigned students
• Parents/Guardians: Can view their own child's data upon request
• Service Providers: Third parties who help operate PassagePal (e.g., cloud hosting, database services)

All service providers are contractually required to protect data and comply with COPPA and FERPA.

5. COPPA Compliance (Children Under 13)

PassagePal complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review their child's personal information
• Request deletion of their child's information
• Refuse further collection of their child's information

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@passage-pal.com

6. FERPA Compliance (Educational Records)

PassagePal complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Student data in PassagePal is considered an educational record and is protected under FERPA.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices:

• Encryption: All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Data encrypted at rest in secure databases
• Access Controls: Role-based permissions limit data access
• Monitoring: Regular security audits and threat monitoring

8. Data Retention and Deletion

When an account is deleted:

• Personal information is removed within 30 days
• Student progress data is anonymized or deleted
• Backups are purged within 90 days

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact: support@passage-pal.com

10. Contact Information

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notification to registered users
• Displaying a prominent notice in the App