Classwise AI Privacy Policy

1. What This Policy Does and Does Not Cover

This Privacy Policy applies to the information we collect from you as a website visitor or as a Teacher user when you create an account.

This policy DOES NOT apply to "Student Data" (such as student assignments, feedback, or grades) that you upload to our Services. The privacy and security of Student Data are governed exclusively by the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) between Classwise AI and schools/districts.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you directly provide to us when you:

Create an Account:

• School Email

Complete Your Profile (Optional):

• First Name
• Last Name
• School Name
• Your Role (e.g., Teacher)
• School District
• Country, City, and State
• Subjects Taught
• Grade Levels Taught
• Typical Class Size
• Common Assessment Types
• Primary LMS (Learning Management System) you use

Communicate With Us:

• Contact Form: We collect your Name, Email, and the contents of your Message.
• In-App Feedback: We collect the feedback and comments you voluntarily provide.

Make a Payment:

When payments are enabled, we will use Stripe as our third-party payment processor. We do not collect or store your full credit card information. Stripe processes your payment information on our behalf.

B. Information We Receive from Third Parties (Third-Party Login & LMS Integrations)

Third-Party Login: If you create or log into your account using Google or Microsoft ("Third-Party Services"), we receive certain information from them, such as your Name, Email Address, and Profile Picture, as permitted by your settings on those services.

LMS Integration: If you choose to connect your account to a Learning Management System (LMS) like Google Classroom, we will receive information from that service, such as your teacher profile information and class details, as permitted by your settings on that service. This is used solely to provide the integration.

C. Information We Collect Automatically

Website Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Vercel Analytics is a privacy-friendly tool that does not use cookies and does not track you across different websites. It provides us with aggregated, anonymous data about website traffic.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal cookies on our site. A cookie is a small file stored on your computer.

Functional Cookies: When you log into your Classwise AI account, we use a "session cookie" or "authentication token" to keep you logged in as you navigate the app. This cookie is essential for the service to function.

Analytics: As stated, our website analytics (Vercel Analytics) are privacy-friendly and do not use cookies.

No Tracking/Advertising Cookies: We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Services: To create your account, authenticate you, and allow you to use our platform.
• To Process Payments: To bill you for our Services via Stripe.
• To Communicate With You: To respond to your support requests, "Contact Us" messages, and in-app feedback. To send you service-related announcements, such as updates to our terms or services.
• To Market to You: To send you marketing emails about new features, promotions, or other news about Classwise AI. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the email.
• To Improve Our Services: To understand how our users interact with our platform (using your profile data and feedback) so we can improve features, usability, and our product roadmap.
• To Integrate with your LMS: To pull assignment and roster data from, and (if applicable) post grades back to, your connected LMS, at your direction.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We only share it in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment Processor: Stripe (to handle payments).
• Application Hosting: Vercel (for our client application) and Railway (for our server application).
• Data & File Storage: Supabase (to host your account data and saved feedback).
• Analytics Provider: Vercel (to provide website analytics).
• AI Service Providers: We use the following providers to power our grading features. We only use their secure, zero-retention/no-training APIs: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if we believe it is required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no security system is impenetrable.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active.

• For Individual Users: If you delete your account, we will permanently delete your personal information (as defined in Section 2) within 60 days.
• For School Users: The retention and deletion of your account information and any associated Student Data are governed by your School's Data Processing Agreement (DPA).

8. Your Data Rights and Choices

Regardless of your location, we believe you should have control over your personal information. You have the following rights:

• Access and Update: You can review and update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link.
• Delete Your Account: You can request to delete your account by contacting us at hello@classwise.ai.

For Users in Certain Jurisdictions (e.g., EEA, UK, California):

You may have additional rights, subject to local laws:

• Right to Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to request that we delete your personal information.
• Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request that we limit how we use your information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@classwise.ai.

Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users):

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information is:

• To perform our contract with you: (e.g., to create your account and provide the Services).
• For our legitimate interests: (e.g., to respond to your inquiries, send you marketing (which you can opt-out of), and improve our Services).
• With your consent: (e.g., if you log in via a third-party service).

9. Data Location

Classwise AI is based in the United States, and our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from another country, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry-standard consensus on how to respond to DNT signals, our website does not currently change its practices when it receives one.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for use by teachers and school officials, not by children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 (or 16, depending on the jurisdiction) on our website. All Student Data is handled exclusively through our DPA with your school. Individual Users are strictly prohibited by our Terms of Service from uploading any Student Data or PII.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through the Services.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Classwise AI, Inc.
hello@classwise.ai