IYKYK Education AI Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting student privacy and maintaining the highest standards of data protection in educational technology. This Student Privacy Pledge outlines our commitment to safeguarding student information and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and state student privacy laws.
We recognize that student privacy is fundamental to creating a safe and effective learning environment. This pledge demonstrates our dedication to responsible data stewardship and transparent privacy practices in educational settings.
We pledge to maintain the highest standards of student privacy protection by:
Collecting Only Necessary Information: We collect only the minimum amount of student information necessary to provide our educational services and support learning objectives.
Using Data for Educational Purposes: Student information is used solely for legitimate educational purposes, including providing personalized learning experiences, tracking academic progress, and improving our educational services.
Protecting Data Security: We implement robust technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect student information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Respecting Parental Rights: We honor parents' rights to access, review, and request corrections to their child's educational records in accordance with applicable laws.
We may collect the following types of student information:
Educational Records: Academic performance data, assignment submissions, quiz and test results, learning progress, and educational assessments.
Account Information: Student name, grade level, school affiliation, and login credentials necessary for account creation and management.
Usage Data: Information about how students interact with our platform, including time spent on activities, features used, and learning patterns.
Communication Records: Messages between students and AI tutors, feedback submissions, and support interactions related to educational activities.
Student information is used exclusively for educational purposes, including:
Personalized Learning: Adapting content difficulty, pacing, and learning pathways to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Progress Tracking: Monitoring student advancement through curricula and providing feedback to students, teachers, and parents.
Educational Analytics: Analyzing learning patterns to improve our AI algorithms and educational content while maintaining student anonymity.
Academic Support: Identifying areas where students may need additional help and providing targeted educational resources.
Platform Improvement: Enhancing our educational tools and services based on aggregated, de-identified usage data.
We strictly limit the sharing of student information and adhere to the following principles:
No Commercial Use: We do not use student information for commercial purposes, including advertising, marketing, or creating profiles for non-educational purposes.
No Sale of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade student information to third parties under any circumstances.
Limited Disclosure: Student information is shared only with authorized school personnel, parents/guardians, and approved service providers who have a legitimate educational interest.
Consent Requirements: Any sharing beyond these limited circumstances requires explicit consent from parents/guardians or eligible students.
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect student information:
Encryption: All student data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
Access Controls: Strict access controls ensure that only authorized personnel can access student information on a need-to-know basis.
Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Staff Training: All employees receive comprehensive training on student privacy laws and data protection best practices.
Incident Response: We maintain a robust incident response plan to address any potential data breaches promptly and transparently.
We respect and support the following rights of parents and eligible students:
Right to Access: Parents and eligible students have the right to access and review educational records maintained by our platform.
Right to Correct: Parents and eligible students may request corrections to inaccurate or misleading information in educational records.
Right to Delete: Parents and eligible students may request deletion of student information, subject to legal and educational requirements.
Right to Opt-Out: Parents may opt their children out of certain data collection or sharing activities where permitted by law.
Right to Notification: Parents will be notified of any material changes to our privacy practices affecting student information.
We maintain clear policies regarding the retention and deletion of student information:
Retention Period: Student information is retained only as long as necessary to provide educational services or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Automatic Deletion: When a student's account is deactivated or upon graduation, their personal information is automatically scheduled for deletion according to our retention schedule.
Secure Disposal: All student information is securely and permanently deleted using industry-standard data destruction methods.
Aggregated Data: De-identified, aggregated data may be retained for research and improvement purposes, but cannot be used to identify individual students.
We are committed to full compliance with applicable student privacy laws, including:
FERPA Compliance: We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and act as a school official with legitimate educational interests when providing services to educational institutions.
COPPA Compliance: We adhere to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act requirements for users under 13 years of age.
State Privacy Laws: We comply with applicable state student privacy laws, including California's Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (SOPIPA) and similar legislation in other states.
International Standards: For international users, we comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR where applicable.
We maintain transparency in our privacy practices through:
Clear Policies: We provide clear, understandable privacy policies and terms of service that explain our data practices in plain language.
Regular Updates: We regularly review and update our privacy practices to reflect changes in technology, law, and best practices.
Open Communication: We maintain open lines of communication with schools, parents, and students regarding our privacy practices.
Third-Party Audits: We undergo regular third-party privacy and security audits to ensure compliance with our commitments.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding student privacy or this pledge, please contact us:
IYKYK Education AI Inc.
Student Privacy Officer
148 W 24th St Ste 3
New York, NY 10011
Email: studentprivacy@iykyknow.ai
Phone: 1(201)464-0787
We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries promptly and thoroughly. Our Student Privacy Officer is available to address any concerns and ensure that our practices align with our commitments to student privacy protection.
By adopting this Student Privacy Pledge, IYKYK Education AI Inc. commits to upholding the highest standards of student privacy protection. We recognize that trust is earned through consistent action and transparent communication. We pledge to continue evolving our practices to meet the changing needs of students, educators, and families while maintaining unwavering commitment to privacy protection.
This pledge represents our ongoing commitment to responsible data stewardship and our dedication to creating safe, secure, and effective learning environments for all students.