Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ClassView collects, uses, and protects your information.
Table of Contents
1Introduction
ClassView ("we," "our," or "us") is a classroom activity management platform designed exclusively for educational environments. Our service enables teachers and school administrators to maintain classroom visibility and support productive learning environments through authorized monitoring tools.
ClassView provides a Chrome browser extension and web-based dashboard that allows educators to view student activity within school-managed devices during authorized classroom sessions. This platform is built for schools, teachers, students, and educational organizations operating in managed Chromebook environments.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our classroom management services. By using ClassView, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2Information We Collect
ClassView collects information necessary to provide classroom activity management services within authorized educational environments. Data collection occurs only during active, school-authorized classroom sessions.
Account Information
- •Names and email addresses of teachers and administrators
- •School identifiers and organizational information
- •Classroom assignments and session configurations
- •Authentication data from Google or Microsoft sign-in
Classroom Activity Data
- •Active tab URLs during classroom sessions
- •Website titles and page information
- •Session timestamps and duration
- •Device and session identifiers
Important: Classroom activity data is collected only during active classroom sessions initiated by authorized educators. No monitoring occurs outside of these authorized educational contexts.
3How We Use Information
We use collected information solely for educational purposes and service operation:
Classroom Management
Enabling teacher visibility into student activity during authorized sessions
Educational Administration
Supporting school administrators in managing classroom environments
System Security
Maintaining secure access controls and preventing unauthorized use
Service Reliability
Ensuring consistent performance and addressing technical issues
4Authentication Providers
ClassView integrates with trusted identity providers to ensure secure and convenient access for educational users:
Google Workspace Integration
Secure sign-in via Google accounts, with optional Google Classroom roster integration for seamless class management.
Microsoft 365 Integration
Secure sign-in via Microsoft accounts for schools using Microsoft 365 for Education environments.
Authentication is used exclusively for secure access control. We receive only the information necessary to verify your identity and organizational affiliation.
5Data Sharing
ClassView does NOT sell user data. We do NOT share data for advertising purposes.
Data collected through ClassView is accessible only to:
- •Authorized teachers within their assigned classrooms
- •School administrators for their organization
- •ClassView technical staff for service maintenance (under strict confidentiality)
We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a valid legal process or to protect the safety of users.
6Student Privacy
ClassView is designed with student privacy as a core principle. We are committed to supporting schools in meeting their obligations under applicable privacy laws.
FERPA Compliance
ClassView operates as a "school official" under FERPA, processing educational records only as directed by schools.
COPPA Considerations
Schools obtain necessary parental consent as part of their authorization of ClassView within their environments.
School-Controlled Deployment
- •Schools control when and how classroom monitoring is implemented
- •ClassView is used only within authorized educational contexts
- •Activity data is collected only during active classroom sessions
- •Schools may configure monitoring policies according to their requirements
7Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encrypted Connections
All data transmitted between devices and our servers uses TLS encryption.
Secure Infrastructure
Data is stored using enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with security certifications.
Authentication Protection
Secure OAuth integration with trusted identity providers.
Role-Based Access
Users access only data appropriate to their role and assignments.
8Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for educational purposes and service operation:
- •Classroom activity logs: Retained temporarily for session management, then automatically deleted
- •Account information: Retained while the account is active
- •School configurations: Retained according to school preferences
Schools may configure retention policies according to their organizational requirements. Stale data is automatically cleaned up to minimize data storage.
9Third-Party Services
ClassView uses trusted third-party services to provide our platform:
Each third-party service maintains its own privacy policy governing their handling of data.
10User Rights
Depending on your role and jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- •Students and Parents: Contact your school administrator for questions about classroom monitoring policies or to request information about data collected during classroom sessions.
- •Teachers and Administrators: Contact ClassView support for account assistance, data export requests, or data correction where applicable.
- •Schools: Request account deletion, data export, or modification of data processing arrangements.
11Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- •Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- •Notify school administrators of significant changes via email
- •Post prominent notice within the ClassView dashboard when appropriate
Continued use of ClassView after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
12Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Website
https://classview.techThis Privacy Policy is designed to be compliant with Chrome Web Store requirements and educational privacy standards including FERPA and COPPA considerations.