Privacy Policy for Class Retriever
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Class Retriever (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy very highly and is committed to protecting the personal information of both parents and students. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Class Retriever App or Website, operated by Smart Data Apps, a Limited Liability Company located in Missoula, Montana, USA.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the data you provide when using our mobile application (“App”) and website (“Website”).
By using the Class Retriever App and Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect in the App
To provide the services offered by Class Retriever, we collect the following types of information in our App:
A. Parent and Child Data:
- Google Classroom Data: When you grant permission, we will access and retrieve your child’s Google Classroom assignments. This includes information about assignments, due dates, and other classroom-related information.
- Notification Preferences: We collect your preferences regarding push notifications for upcoming assignment due dates for parents, and text or email notifications for upcoming assignment due dates for the child.
- Student Contact Information: If you would like your child to receive text or email notifications for upcoming assignment due dates, we will collect their email address and/or their cell phone number.
B. Device Information:
- We collect information about the device you are using, such as device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This helps us optimize the performance of the App.
C. Marketing Information:
- We ask how you heard about Class Retriever, so that we can tailor our ongoing marketing efforts.
2. Information We Collect on the Website
We collect any and all information that you enter on the Class Retriever Website, such as:
A. Identifying Information:
- Name
- Email Address
B. Internet or Other Electronic Activity:
- We collect information regarding your interaction with our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To display and organize your child’s assignments from Google Classroom.
- To send push notifications to you (and alerts via email or text to your child, if set up) about upcoming assignment due dates.
- To improve the functionality and user experience of the App.
- To provide customer service.
- To resolve disputes.
- To verify customer information.
- To inform how we invest marketing dollars to promote Class Retriever.
We do not use your data for any purpose other than the ones stated above, and we do not share or sell your data to third parties.
4. Website Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. The Class Retriever Website may use cookies to analyze our Website traffic.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies; however, you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Class Retriever does not share, sell, or rent any personally identifiable information (PII) to third parties. We may only disclose your data under the following circumstances:
- With your consent: If you explicitly authorize us to share your data with a third party.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or in response to a valid request from law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
We are fully compliant with applicable data privacy laws, including:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
- PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment)
- AB 1584 (California Student Online Personal Information Protection Act)
- SOPIPA (Student Online Personal Information Protection Act)
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you choose to not renew your Class Retriever license, your personal information will be removed from our systems within a reasonable period.
6. Your Rights and Choices
As a parent, you have the following rights with respect to the personal information we collect:
- Access: You can request to view the information we have collected about your child.
- Correction: You can request to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request to delete your child’s data from our system.
- Opt-out of Notifications: You may change your notification preferences at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. COPPA Compliance
Class Retriever is designed for use by parents and students under the supervision of their parents. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to request access to the personal information we have collected, request deletion of your personal information, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. For more details, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Class Retriever
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2726 Bancroft Street, Missoula, MT 59801 USA
By using the Class Retriever App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy.