Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

At Interactive Reading Coach, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, particularly students. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

• Educator and Admin Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, school affiliation, and login credentials.
• Student Information: We minimize the collection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from students. Students are typically identified by an anonymous ID, first name, or an alias provided by the educator.
• Usage Data & Behavioral Metrics: Our Comprehension Core Engine tracks interaction patterns, such as quiz scores, average answer speeds, time spent on passages, and usage of scaffolding tools (e.g., hovering on vocabulary/pronouns).

2. How We Use the Information

The data we collect is used exclusively for educational and operational purposes, including:

• Generating Diagnostic Behavioral Profiles to help educators understand a student's cognitive profile (e.g., categorizing into quadrants like "The Masters" or "Productive Strugglers").
• Providing real-time feedback and scaffolding during reading activities.
• Improving the accuracy and effectiveness of our AI models and overall platform performance.
• Generating aggregate, anonymized reports for school administrators.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Educators and School Admins: Student performance and behavioral data are shared directly with the authorized educators and school administrators tied to their classes.
• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting providers) who are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.

4. Student Privacy Compliance (FERPA & COPPA)

We are designed to comply with applicable student privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We act as a "School Official" under FERPA, utilizing student data only to provide our educational services. We rely on the school's consent to collect data from children under 13.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain student data only as long as necessary for educational purposes or as instructed by the school. Educators and school administrators can request the deletion of their data or their students' data at any time by contacting our support team.

7. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify educators and administrators via email or a prominent notice on our platform prior to the change becoming effective.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer through the Teacher Portal.