Privacy Policy for JotterBlog

1. Who We Are

JotterBlog is an educational web app designed to help teachers manage student writing and teacher assessments. Student writings are created into sharable blogs and assessments are auto graded by AI and provides the teacher with assessment data. Teachers create and manage student accounts.

2. Information We Collect

In order to protect student privacy, we encrypt data that may be considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

From Teachers:

• Encrypted Name
• Email address
• Google account information(See section 11)

From Students:

• Encrypted username
• Encrypted Name
• Encrypted password
• Blogs and responses to questions

3. How We Use the Information

• Create and manage teacher and student accounts
• Provide access to JotterBlog features
• Securely store and manage classroom content
• Automatically generate AI-assisted responses using OpenAI (see Section 6)

4. Children's Privacy

JotterBlog is compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Students under 13 use the platform under the supervision of their teachers. We do not collect personal information directly from students. All student accounts are created and managed by verified teachers. All PII is encrypted in our databases.

5. Data Protection and Security

• All passwords are encrypted
• Student usernames are encrypted for privacy
• All data is stored securely
• Access is limited to authorized personnel only

Cookies

JotterBlog only uses essential cookies required for the website to function properly—such as session cookies that keep you logged in or remember your basic preferences. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics tools that collect personal data.

Because these cookies are necessary for core functionality, they cannot be disabled. By using JotterBlog, you agree to the use of these essential cookies.

6. Use of AI and External Services

When students answer questions on JotterBlog, their responses may be processed by OpenAI's ChatGPT to generate scores. These responses are not linked to any personal identifying information. While content is shared with OpenAI for processing, it is done anonymously and solely to provide educational assistance within the platform.

We do not use this data for advertising or analytics, and we do not allow OpenAI or any third party to access identifiable student information.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any personal information. The only third-party interaction involves anonymous, unlinked student content sent to OpenAI for educational assistance.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data only while an account is active. If a teacher deletes their account, their account and all associated student data are permanently deleted from our systems and cannot be recovered.

9. Your Rights

Teachers may request access to their data, make corrections, or delete their account and all associated student records at any time by contacting us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. When changes are made, we will notify users via email or in-app notifications. The most recent version will always be available on our website.

11. Google User Data Disclosure

JotterBlog’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We request access to a teacher's basic Google profile information (Google ID, name, email address, and profile image) 's permission, we access their Google Classrooms and classroom rosters to help populate and manage their teaching dashboard within JotterBlog.

This information is used solely to:

• Verify identity and securely authenticate teacher logins
• Provide personalized dashboard features
• Display and manage teacher's classes and student rosters

We do not share Google user data with any third parties, and it is not used for advertising or analytics purposes. Teachers may revoke JotterBlog's access to their Google account at any time through their Google Account settings.