Privacy Policy

Introduction

BeechTree LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services, including our educational AI platform.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, school or organization name, and role (teacher, administrator, etc.)
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including features used and time spent
• Student Data: Educational records and progress data as needed to provide personalized learning experiences
• Technical Data: Device information, browser type, IP address, and cookies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our educational services
• Personalize learning experiences for students
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

Student Privacy (FERPA & COPPA Compliance)

We are committed to protecting student privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent or school authorization. Student data is used solely for educational purposes and is never sold to third parties or used for advertising.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and strict access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Upon request from a school or district, we will delete student data in accordance with applicable laws and our data retention policies.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help operate our platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: