GradeSnap Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how GradeSnap ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our AI-powered grading tool integrated with Google Classroom.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use GradeSnap:

Account Information: When you sign in using Google Classroom, we access your name, email address, and Google Classroom data necessary for grading.

Student Submissions: We process Google Docs, Slides, and PDFs submitted for grading but do not store them permanently.

Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage data through Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics to improve user experience and performance.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to analyze usage patterns and enhance functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

Provide and improve the grading service.

Analyze user behavior through Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics.

Enhance the accuracy of AI-powered grading.

Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers. However, we integrate with:

Google Classroom: To retrieve and process assignments.

Microsoft Clarity & Google Analytics: For usage tracking and analysis.

Cloud Storage Providers: To temporarily process student work.

4. Data Retention & Security

Student submissions are processed but not stored permanently.

User data is protected using encryption and industry-standard security measures.

We comply with FERPA and other relevant data protection laws.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Request access to or deletion of your data.

Manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Opt-out of analytics tracking by adjusting Google and Microsoft settings.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated to users.

7. Contact Information

For privacy concerns, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].