Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 7/22/23

MagicSchool.ai Privacy Policy

Thank you for using our MagicSchool.ai product, designed specifically for schools, which leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and OpenAI's API. At Uncharted AI, we prioritize safety and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information while using our webapp.

Information Collection
1.1 Student Personal Identifiable Information: We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of any personal identifiable information (PII) that may be inadvertently shared with us through our application.

Collection and Use of Student Personal Identifiable Information
Our application does not require, request, or encourage users to submit any student personal identifiable information. We do not seek to collect any sensitive data, such as names, addresses, student IDs, or any other information that could directly identify a student.

Accidental Submission of Student Personal Identifiable Information
In the event that a user accidentally submits student personal identifiable information while using our application, we have implemented measures to promptly identify and delete such information from our records. We consider any accidental submission of student PII as an inadvertent breach of our privacy policy and will take immediate action to rectify the situation.

Deletion of Accidentally Submitted Student Personal Identifiable Information
Upon identification of any accidentally submitted student PII, we will delete it from our systems as soon as possible. Our team is dedicated to regularly monitoring and reviewing the information shared within our application to ensure the removal of any personal data that should not have been provided.

Confidentiality and Security Measures
We have implemented stringent technical and organizational measures to protect the privacy and security of all user data, including accidental submissions of student PII. These measures include but are not limited to encryption, secure storage systems, access controls, and regular security audits to safeguard against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of any personal information.

Reporting Accidental Submissions
If you believe that you have accidentally submitted student personal identifiable information, please contact our support team immediately at [hey [at] magicschool.ai]. We will prioritize your request and take appropriate actions to address the situation promptly.

Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
Our privacy practices are designed to comply with all relevant laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, including but not limited to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Please note that this section regarding student personal identifiable information is an integral part of our overall privacy policy. By using our application, you agree to abide by the terms outlined herein.

We reserve the right to update or modify this section as necessary to ensure the continued protection of student privacy. Any updates or modifications will be communicated to users through appropriate means, such as notifications within the application or updates to our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our student personal identifiable information policy, please contact us at hey [at] magicschool.ai.

1.2 Usage Data: In order to improve our product and provide a better user experience, we may collect and analyze non-personal, aggregated usage data. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individuals. It helps us understand how our webapp is being utilized and allows us to make necessary enhancements.

Use of Information

2.1 Improving the Product: The usage data we collect is used solely to analyze trends, gather insights, and enhance the functionality and performance of our webapp. This enables us to deliver a more personalized and efficient user experience for educators and students. We do not use this data to identify individuals or track their activities.


Data Retention, Deletion, and Usage for Product Improvement

3.1 Data Retention: Any data collected, including usage data, is retained for a minimum period necessary to perform analysis, ensure product improvement, and address technical issues. While we retain the data for a maximum period of 30 days in its original form, we may keep anonymized versions of this data beyond this period to train custom models and improve the product. Any data used for such purposes will have all personal identifying information removed to protect user privacy.

3.2 Data Deletion: We employ industry-standard security measures to ensure the secure deletion of all collected data after the retention period. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of the data.

3.3 Usage for Product Improvement: As part of our commitment to constantly improve our product, we may use anonymized and de-identified versions of the data generated on our platform to train our AI models. This helps us refine and enhance the capabilities of our tools, allowing for a more personalized and efficient user experience. Rest assured, this data is stripped of any personally identifiable information to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of our users.

Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenAI's API: We utilize OpenAI's API to power the AI functionality of our webapp. While we strive to maintain the highest level of data security, we encourage you to review OpenAI's API Privacy Policy separately to understand their data handling practices. We are committed to ensuring that the use of OpenAI's API aligns with applicable data protection laws and regulations.  We have opted OUT of sharing data with openAI to train models.

Important notes from the API policy: OpenAI will not use data submitted by customers via our API to train or improve our models, unless you explicitly decide to share your data with us for this purpose. You can opt-in to share data. Any data sent through the API will be retained for abuse and misuse monitoring purposes for a maximum of 30 days, after which it will be deleted (unless otherwise required by law).

Compliance with FERPA
5.1 Student Data Privacy: We are fully committed to complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and understand the importance of protecting student data. Our webapp does not collect, store, or use any personally identifiable information (PII) of students or any other sensitive educational records. We prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of student data in accordance with FERPA requirements.

Security Measures

6.1 Data Protection: We are committed to safeguarding your information and employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of data. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. We strive to maintain industry-standard security practices to protect the privacy of user data.

Children's Privacy

7.1 Compliance with COPPA: Our webapp complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it from our systems.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

8.1 Notification of Changes: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes on this page.