Student Data Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 16th, 2025

At Category Minds LLC, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and security of student data. We understand the trust schools and educational institutions place in us to handle sensitive information responsibly and in full compliance with federal laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Our Commitment to Student Privacy

We recognize the critical importance of safeguarding student education records and personally identifiable information (PII). Our commitment is to ensure that such data is used only for its intended educational purposes and is protected with the highest standards.

FERPA Compliance

Category Minds LLC complies with FERPA, which governs access to and use of student education records. When providing services on behalf of a school or district, we may be considered a "school official" under FERPA.

We will only access, use, or maintain student information under these conditions:

When authorized and directed by the educational institution
For legitimate educational purposes only
In accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies

What We Collect & How It’s Used

We do not collect student data directly from users unless explicitly arranged through a formal partnership with a school or district.

If student data is provided to us, it is used solely for:

Delivering educational content
Supporting instructional services
Measuring learning outcomes
Improving product functionality using aggregate, anonymized data

We do not:

Sell student information
Share student information with unauthorized third parties
Use student data for advertising or marketing purposes

Security Practices

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any student data we process, including:

Encryption of data both in transit and at rest
Strict access controls and authentication protocols
Regular system updates and vulnerability monitoring

Access to student information is limited to employees or partners with a legitimate need-to-know and who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain student data only as long as necessary to fulfill the educational purpose or as required by law. Schools or districts may request:

Access to student data
Correction of inaccuracies
Deletion of student data upon termination of services

Questions or Concerns?

We welcome inquiries from schools, educators, or parents regarding our student data privacy practices.