Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Homeschool Assistant ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our homeschool management platform.

COPPA Compliance Statement

Children's Online Privacy Protection

Homeschool Assistant is designed for family use and may collect information from children under 13 for educational purposes. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Parental Consent

  • Parents must create and manage all accounts
  • Children cannot create accounts independently
  • Parents control all data collection for children under 13
  • Parents can request deletion of child data at any time

Information We Collect from Children

  • Name and grade level (for educational planning)
  • Learning progress and assessment data
  • Educational activities and attendance records
  • No contact information is collected directly from children

How We Use Children's Information

  • Track educational progress and generate reports
  • Customize learning experiences
  • Maintain compliance records for homeschool requirements
  • No marketing or advertising to children
  • No sharing with third parties except as noted below

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Parent/guardian name and email address
  • Family name and state of residence
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

Educational Data

  • Child profiles (names, grades, learning preferences)
  • Curriculum and lesson plans
  • Assignment submissions and assessments
  • Attendance and progress tracking
  • Educational resources and materials

Usage Information

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Log data (IP address, access times, pages visited)
  • Performance metrics for service improvement

How We Use Your Information

  • Educational Services: Provide homeschool planning and tracking tools
  • Progress Tracking: Generate reports and maintain educational records
  • Compliance: Help meet state homeschool requirements
  • Communication: Send important updates about your account
  • Support: Respond to questions and provide assistance
  • Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance our services

Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (PostgreSQL database) with enterprise-grade security measures including encryption at rest and in transit.

Security Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Database encryption and secure authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access controls for our team
  • Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Supabase: Database hosting and authentication services
  • Vercel: Web hosting and content delivery
  • Email Service: Transactional emails and notifications

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

  • Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
  • Session data for platform functionality
  • Security cookies to prevent unauthorized access

Analytics

We use minimal analytics to understand how our platform is used and to improve performance. No personal information is shared with analytics providers.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • View and edit your account information at any time
  • Download your educational data and records
  • Delete specific information or entire accounts
  • Control data sharing preferences

Parental Rights (COPPA)

  • Review personal information collected from your child
  • Request deletion of your child's information
  • Refuse to permit further collection or use of child's information
  • Request that we not disclose child's information to third parties

Data Retention

  • Account data is retained while your account is active
  • Educational records may be retained to meet state compliance requirements
  • You can request data deletion at any time
  • Backup data is securely destroyed within 90 days of deletion request
  • Log data is automatically deleted after 12 months

International Users

Our services are provided from the United States. If you are accessing our platform from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

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 updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, especially regarding children's information, please contact us:

Email: privacy@wholesome-planner.vercel.app

Support: support@wholesome-planner.vercel.app

Mail: Homeschool Assistant Privacy Officer
[Address to be added]

For COPPA-related concerns, please include "COPPA Inquiry" in the subject line.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 4, 2025 and applies to all users of Homeschool Assistant.