Privacy Policy
Your privacy and the safety of our young learners is our top priority
Last Updated: December 15, 2024Introduction
Welcome to SchoolTube. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of all our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our educational platform.
SchoolTube is designed specifically for educational purposes and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other applicable privacy laws.
Account Information
- Username and display name
- Email address (for account verification and communication)
- Grade level or age range (to provide age-appropriate content)
- School or district affiliation (if applicable)
Usage Information
- Videos watched and learning progress
- Search queries and content preferences
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and general location (country/region only)
Content Information
- Comments and interactions (all moderated)
- User-generated content (with parental consent)
- Learning assessments and quiz results
Educational Purposes
- • Provide personalized learning experiences
- • Track learning progress and achievements
- • Recommend age-appropriate content
- • Generate progress reports for teachers/parents
Platform Improvement
- • Improve our educational content
- • Enhance user experience and accessibility
- • Develop new learning features
- • Ensure platform security and safety
We DO NOT sell your personal information
SchoolTube never sells, rents, or trades personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Limited Sharing Scenarios:
- Educational Partners: With schools and districts for educational administration
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help operate our platform (under strict agreements)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect user safety
- Parental Access: Parents can access their child's information and learning progress
Special Protections for Children Under 13
SchoolTube complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and provides enhanced privacy protections for children under 13 years of age.
Parental Consent Required
- • Account creation requires parental consent
- • Parents control privacy settings
- • Parents can review and delete child's data
- • Parents receive notifications about account activity
Enhanced Safety Measures
- • All content is pre-moderated
- • No direct messaging between users
- • Limited data collection
- • Automatic content filtering
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
Encryption
All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
Access Control
Limited access to authorized personnel only
Monitoring
24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Control
- View and download your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and data
- Control privacy settings
Communication Preferences
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Choose notification preferences
- Control data sharing settings
- Request data portability
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@schooltube.com or use our contact form. We will respond within 30 days.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@schooltube.com
Phone: 1-800-SCHOOL-TUBE
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Mailing Address
SchoolTube Privacy Department
123 Education Way
Learning City, LC 12345
United States
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes via email and by posting a notice on our platform. Continued use of SchoolTube after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.