Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Collinear Learning, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered grading service. We understand the sensitive nature of educational data and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection and privacy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• • Name and contact information (email address, school affiliation)
• • Account credentials and authentication information
• • Professional information (school, teaching position, zip code)
• • Payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Educational Data

In providing our grading services, we may process:

• • Student assignments, assessments, and submissions
• • Grading rubrics and evaluation criteria
• • Student performance data and feedback
• • Classroom and assignment metadata

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• • Device information, IP address, and browser type
• • Usage data and service interaction logs
• • Performance metrics and error reports
• • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• • Providing and maintaining our AI-powered grading services
• • Processing assignments and generating feedback
• • Managing user accounts and authentication
• • Improving our algorithms and service quality
• • Providing customer support and technical assistance
• • Sending service-related notifications and updates
• • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• • Complying with legal obligations and educational regulations

4. FERPA Compliance and Educational Privacy

We are committed to complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable educational privacy laws:

• • We act as a school official with legitimate educational interests when processing student data
• • Student educational records are used solely for educational purposes
• • We do not disclose personally identifiable information from education records without proper consent
• • Parents and eligible students have rights to inspect and review educational records
• • We maintain appropriate security measures for educational data
• • Educational data is deleted or returned upon service termination

5. Collinear Copilot Chrome Extension

Our Collinear Copilot Chrome extension enables seamless integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and educational platforms. When you use the extension:

5.1 Extension Permissions

The Collinear Copilot extension requires specific permissions to function properly:

• • Access to active tabs on supported LMS platforms (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.)
• • Permission to read and modify content on educational websites for assignment extraction
• • Local storage access to maintain user preferences and session data
• • Network access to communicate securely with Collinear servers

5.2 Data Collection Through Extension

The extension collects only the minimum data necessary to provide grading services:

• • Assignment content and student submissions accessed through your LMS
• • Rubric and grading criteria from your educational platform
• • User authentication tokens for secure communication
• • Usage metrics to improve extension functionality

5.3 Extension Security

We implement strict security measures for the Chrome extension:

• • All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• • Extension code is regularly audited for security vulnerabilities
• • Access is limited to authorized LMS domains only
• • Local data is minimized and automatically cleared when appropriate
• • Extension updates are distributed through Chrome Web Store security channels

5.4 User Control

You maintain full control over the extension:

• • Enable or disable the extension at any time through Chrome settings
• • Revoke specific site permissions as needed
• • Clear extension data through browser settings
• • Uninstall the extension without affecting your Collinear account

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service, including:

• • Cloud infrastructure and hosting providers
• • Payment processing services
• • Analytics and performance monitoring tools
• • Customer support platforms

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• • Comply with legal processes or government requests
• • Protect our rights, property, or safety
• • Prevent fraud or security threats
• • Respond to emergencies involving personal safety

7. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• • Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• • Employee training on data protection practices
• • Incident response and breach notification procedures
• • Compliance with industry security standards

While we strive to protect your information, no security measures are 100% effective. We encourage users to maintain strong passwords and report any suspected security incidents.

8. Data Retention

We retain information for the following periods:

• • Account information: Until account deletion or as required by law
• • Educational records: As directed by the educational institution or until service termination
• • Usage data: Up to 3 years for service improvement purposes
• • Security logs: Up to 1 year for security monitoring

Upon request or service termination, we will delete or return educational data according to institutional requirements and applicable laws.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• • Access: Request access to your personal information
• • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• • Account Control: Update your account settings and preferences

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Maintain user sessions and authentication
• • Remember user preferences and settings
• • Analyze service usage and performance
• • Improve user experience and functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may limit service functionality.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: