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Student Privacy Pledge

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Our Commitment

Ilmiya is a signatory to the Student Privacy Pledge, demonstrating our commitment to responsible stewardship of student personal information in our educational technology services.

Our Promises

We commit to the following principles:

1. Not Sell Student Information

We will not sell student personal information. Student data is not a commodity and will never be traded for commercial benefit.

2. Not Use Data for Behavioral Advertising

We will not use or disclose student information collected through our educational services for behavioral targeting of advertisements to students.

3. Use Data for Educational Purposes Only

We will use student data only for purposes authorized by the educational institution or teacher, or with parental/student consent.

4. Not Change Privacy Policies Without Notice

We will not make material changes to our privacy policies or practices without first providing prominent notice to the account holder and allowing them time to choose to continue use.

5. Not Retain Data Beyond Educational Need

We will enforce strict limits on the retention of student personal information. Data will be deleted when no longer needed for educational purposes.

6. Support Parental Access

We will provide parents with access to the personal information of their student(s) held by Ilmiya and correct errors where applicable.

7. Provide Comprehensive Security Standards

We will maintain a comprehensive security program that is reasonably designed to protect the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of student personal information.

8. Be Transparent About Data Collection

We will be transparent about the student data we collect and how it is used. We will clearly and comprehensively disclose our data policies.

9. Support School Data Governance

We will support access to and correction of student-held data by the authorized school officials.

10. Limit Data Collection

We will collect only the student personal information necessary to provide the educational service.

Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

Technical Safeguards

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Multi-factor authentication for administrative access
  • Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • Secure development practices

Administrative Safeguards

  • Employee background checks
  • Regular privacy and security training
  • Access controls based on role and need
  • Incident response procedures

Physical Safeguards

  • Secure data center facilities
  • Access controls to physical systems
  • Environmental protections

Transparency

We are committed to transparency in our data practices:

  • Clear and accessible privacy policies
  • Detailed explanation of data collection and use
  • Regular communication about privacy practices
  • Prompt notification of data breaches

Accountability

We hold ourselves accountable through:

  • Regular internal audits of privacy practices
  • Third-party security assessments
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Responsive handling of privacy concerns

Student Rights

Students and their parents/guardians have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected and why
  • Access their personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Opt-out of certain data uses

School Partnership

We work with schools to:

  • Support compliance with FERPA, COPPA, and state privacy laws
  • Provide data governance tools and reports
  • Enable parental access and consent management
  • Ensure appropriate data handling practices

Contact Us

For questions about our Student Privacy Pledge or our privacy practices:

Learn More

Learn more about the Student Privacy Pledge at studentprivacypledge.org

Last updated: February 17, 2026