Your Data Privacy Matters

BeaconSeal™ is built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and unwavering commitment to protecting student and school data. We understand that privacy isn't just a legal requirement—it's a fundamental responsibility we take seriously every day.

Our Privacy Commitment

Data Protection First

We employ enterprise-grade encryption and security protocols to protect all student and school data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

Full Transparency

We clearly explain what data we collect, how we use it, and who has access. No hidden practices. No surprise changes.

Compliance by Design

BeaconSeal™ is built to comply with FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and state-level privacy laws across all 50 states.

Your Control

Schools retain complete control over student data. We never sell, share, or monetize student information.

What Data We Collect

BeaconSeal™ collects only the minimum data necessary to deliver compliance and safety features. We do not collect location data, browsing history, app usage beyond the compliance window, or any personally identifiable information beyond what's required for school operations.

Student Roster Data

Names, student IDs, and grade levels—imported from your SIS system (Clever, ClassLink, Microsoft, or CSV upload)

Compliance Events

Seal activation/deactivation times, emergency exits, and timestamps—essential for audit trails and compliance reporting

Administrator Accounts

Email addresses and role information for staff who manage BeaconSeal™ (teachers, administrators, IT staff)

Device Information

Device model and OS version for compatibility and troubleshooting—never device identifiers or serial numbers

What We Explicitly Do NOT Collect

❌ Location Data

We never track where students are, where they go, or their movements

❌ Biometric Data

No facial recognition, fingerprints, or other biometric identifiers

❌ App Usage Beyond Compliance

We don't monitor which apps students use or their digital behavior outside the compliance window

❌ Communication Content

We never access text messages, emails, social media, or any private communications

❌ Health or Medical Info

No health records, medical history, or sensitive personal information

❌ Third-Party Sharing

We never sell, share, or monetize student data with advertisers or data brokers

How We Use Your Data

All data collected is used solely to deliver BeaconSeal™'s core functions and comply with your school's legal obligations. We never use student data for:

  • Advertising, marketing, or profiling
  • Training AI models or machine learning systems
  • Selling to third parties or data brokers
  • Cross-district tracking or analytics
  • Any purpose beyond compliance and safety

How We Protect Your Data

Encryption in Transit & at Rest

All data is encrypted using industry-standard TLS 1.2+ during transmission and AES-256 encryption when stored

Access Controls

Only authorized school staff can access student data. Role-based access ensures teachers see only their students, administrators see their schools

Audit Logging

Every access to student data is logged and timestamped. Schools can review who accessed what data and when

Data Isolation

Each school's data is isolated in separate database instances. One school cannot access another school's data

Regular Security Audits

We conduct regular penetration testing and security audits. Vulnerabilities are addressed immediately

Incident Response Plan

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we notify affected schools and families within 24 hours per applicable state laws

Legal Compliance

BeaconSeal™ is designed to comply with all applicable federal and state privacy laws:

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act—protects student education records

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act—protects children under 13

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation—for schools with European students

State Laws

California CCPA, New York SHIELD, and 40+ state privacy laws

Data Retention & Deletion

We keep data only as long as necessary to serve your school's needs and comply with legal requirements.

Active Student Records

Retained while the student is enrolled and for 3 years after graduation or withdrawal (per FERPA)

Compliance Logs & Audit Trails

Retained for 7 years to support compliance audits and legal requirements

Deletion Requests

Schools can request data deletion at any time. We delete data within 30 days, except where required by law to retain

Account Termination

When a school ends their BeaconSeal™ subscription, all student data is deleted within 90 days

Your Rights as a School Administrator

As a school administrator, you have the right to:

  • Access all student data collected by BeaconSeal™ at any time
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Delete student records at any time
  • Audit access logs to see who has viewed student data
  • Terminate your account and delete all data

Last Updated: March 2026 | This privacy statement is subject to change. We'll notify schools of material changes via email.