Privacy Policy
American Digital Education
Last Updated: 9/25/2025
Introduction
American Digital Education (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users, especially students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our educational platform, which provides standards-based, research-backed K-12 video lessons in multiple languages.
We take student privacy seriously and comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
From Students:
- Name and grade level
- School/district affiliation
- Learning progress and performance data
- Language preference settings
- Account credentials (username/password)
From Educators and Administrators:
- Name and professional contact information
- School/district affiliation and role
- Account credentials
- Usage analytics and platform interaction data
From Parents/Guardians:
- Name and contact information (when providing consent)
- Relationship to student
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- IP address and general location data
- Platform usage statistics and learning analytics
- Technical data for platform optimization
Educational Data
- Student progress through lessons and assessments
- Time spent on educational content
- Learning outcomes and performance metrics
- Curriculum alignment data
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Educational Services
- Provide personalized K-12 video lessons and content
- Track student progress and learning outcomes
- Adapt content delivery based on individual learning needs
- Generate reports for educators and administrators
- Support multilingual accessibility across our 32 supported languages
Platform Operations
- Maintain and improve our educational platform
- Provide technical support and customer service
- Ensure platform security and prevent unauthorized access
- Conduct research to enhance pedagogical effectiveness
- Comply with legal obligations
Communications
- Send important updates about the platform
- Provide customer support responses
- Share educational content recommendations (for educators only)
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Educational Partners
- With schools and districts that have authorized student access
- With educators who supervise student accounts
- With parents/guardians regarding their child’s educational progress
Service Providers
- Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (under strict data protection agreements)
- Cloud storage and technical infrastructure providers
- Analytics services for educational improvement (with anonymized data only)
Legal Requirements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition (with user notification)
Research and Development
- Anonymized, aggregated data for educational research
- De-identified information to improve pedagogical methods
- Statistical data for academic publications (no individual identification)
Student Privacy Protections
COPPA Compliance
For users under 13:
- We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information
- Parents can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child’s information
- We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
- We provide clear notice of our data practices to parents
FERPA Considerations
- We maintain the confidentiality of educational records
- We support schools in complying with FERPA requirements
- We provide appropriate access controls for educational data
- We assist with parental rights regarding educational records
Additional Protections
- Student data is used solely for educational purposes
- We do not use student data for advertising or marketing
- Behavioral targeting and advertising are prohibited on student accounts
- We implement age-appropriate design standards
Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and user permission systems
Administrative Safeguards
- Employee training on data privacy and security
- Background checks for personnel with data access
- Incident response procedures
- Regular policy reviews and updates
Physical Safeguards
- Secure data centers with restricted access
- Environmental controls and monitoring
- Equipment disposal procedures that ensure data destruction
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable platform functionality and user authentication
- Remember user preferences and settings
- Analyze platform usage to improve services
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but some platform features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for educational purposes:
Student Data
- Retained while the student is actively using the platform
- Deleted upon graduation or account termination, unless required by law
- Parents/guardians can request earlier deletion of their child’s data
Educator Data
- Retained while the educator has an active account
- Deleted within 30 days of account termination
- Aggregated, de-identified data may be retained for research purposes
International Users
Our platform serves users globally across 40+ countries. We:
- Comply with applicable international privacy laws
- Provide appropriate safeguards for international data transfers
- Respect local privacy rights and regulations
- Maintain data processing agreements where required
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- Review personal information we have collected
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Export your data in a portable format
Parental Rights
Parents/guardians of students under 18 can:
- Access their child’s personal information and educational data
- Request corrections to their child’s information
- Request deletion of their child’s account and data
- Refuse further collection of their child’s information
Contact Us
To exercise these rights, contact us at: https://www.americandigitaledu.com/contact
Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they access.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will:
- Notify users of material changes via email or platform notification
- Post the updated policy with a new effective date
- Obtain additional consent where required by law
- Provide at least 30 days’ notice for significant changes affecting student data
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
American Digital Education
Email: help@americandigitaledu.com
For COPPA-related inquiries:
Email: coppa@americandigitaledu.com
Definitions
Educational Data: Information directly related to student learning, performance, and educational progress.
Personal Information: Information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual user.
De-identified Data: Information from which personal identifiers have been removed and cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual.
Student: Any individual under 18 years of age using our educational platform.
This Privacy Policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices while ensuring the highest level of protection for student privacy and educational data.