Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Janurary 22, 2025
At SpedSheets, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal and professional information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our IEP data management software. By using SpedSheets, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. General Information
Company Details
Official Name: Sped Sheets
Address: 1262 Murray Ave Apt 4, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Contact Email: [email protected]
Privacy Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
Target Audience
SpedSheets is designed for use by schools, districts, and individual educators or administrators. It is intended for adult users and is not directed at individuals under the age of 18.
2. Data Collection
Types of Data Collected
We collect the following types of data:
- Personal Information: Educator and admin names, email addresses, and organization/school names.
- Student Data: Student names, student parent emails, IEP goals, and progress data.
Method of Data Collection
Data is collected through user inputs via web app forms. All data is provided by users and not sourced from third parties.
3. Data Use
Purpose of Data Use
To facilitate IEP data analysis, reporting, and graphing. To assist educators in making data-driven decisions.
Sensitive Information
No specific features require additional sensitive information.
Sharing of Data
Data is stored using Firebase Firestore for database management and Firebase Auth for authentication. We do not share data with schools, districts, or other entities unless required by law.
4. Data Storage and Security
Data Storage
All data is stored on Firebase Firestore, which complies with industry-standard security measures.
Security Measures
Role-based access control (RBAC) is implemented to ensure only authorized users can access data. Data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
Breach Handling
In the event of a data breach, we will:
- Contain the breach and investigate its scope.
- Notify affected users within 72 hours as required by applicable laws.
- Implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
- Report the incident to relevant authorities if necessary.
5. User Rights
Access and Control
Users can edit or delete most data directly through the platform. For any data not modifiable within the app, users can request deletion by contacting [email protected].
Opt-Out Options
SpedSheets does not offer opt-out options for data collection, as all collected data is essential for platform functionality.
6. Compliance
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We comply with the following:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Protecting student education records.
- COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): Ensuring privacy for student data.
Third-Party Tools
We use Firebase Firestore and Firebase Auth, both of which comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations. We actively monitor their compliance updates to ensure continued adherence.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
Data Retention
User data is retained as long as it is not deleted or requested for deletion. We do not currently have a policy for automatic deletion of inactive accounts.
Data Deletion Requests
Users may request data deletion by contacting [email protected]. Upon verification, we will delete the requested data unless retention is required by law.
8. Updates and Communication
Policy Updates
We update this Privacy Policy whenever there are significant changes to our data practices. Users will be notified of updates via email or through the app interface.
Consent
By using SpedSheets, users agree to the collection and use of data as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Consent is obtained explicitly during account registration. Users may revoke consent by contacting [email protected], at which point we will cease data collection and delete existing data unless required otherwise by law.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies or tracking technologies within SpedSheets.
10. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for trusting SpedSheets with your IEP data management. Your privacy is our priority.