1. Introduction

Classtally is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our attendance management service.

By using Classtally, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Teachers Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, school name (optional)
• Class Information: Class names, period names, subject, room numbers
• Student Roster: Student names, email addresses (optional), student ID numbers (optional)

2.2 Information Students Provide

• Name: First and last name for attendance purposes
• Photo: Selfie taken during check-in for identity verification
• Check-in Data: Time of check-in, class attended

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
• IP Address: For security and analytics
• Session Data: Class codes, check-in times, classroom activities

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Provide and Maintain the Service

• Enable teachers to take attendance
• Verify student identity through photos
• Track classroom participation and behavior
• Issue and manage digital hall passes
• Generate attendance reports

3.2 Improve the Service

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
• Fix bugs and improve performance
• Develop new features based on user needs

4. How We Share Your Information

We May Share Information With:

• School Administrators: May access attendance data for their institution
• Service Providers: Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting) - bound by confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

5. Student Privacy and FERPA

• Student attendance data may be considered educational records under FERPA
• Schools are responsible for FERPA compliance
• We act as a service provider to schools
• Parents have the right to access their child's attendance information

6. Data Security

• Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure database storage with Supabase
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments

Note: No system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for keeping their passwords confidential.

7. Your Rights and Choices

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to Know: What information we collect and how we use it
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate for exercising your rights

9. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data: