Schoolhouse Buddy, LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the www.MontessoriCompass.com website and services (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use the Service, as well as the choices you have associated with your data.
By accessing or using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
We collect personal data and usage data to provide and improve the Service. The types of data we may collect include:
While using the Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:
We use your personal data to communicate with you, provide you with the Service, and send you promotional or marketing materials. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
As a school management software, we allow users to enter and store student data for academic and administrative purposes. This data may include:
This data is used exclusively for the academic and administrative operations of the school. It is kept private by default, though school administrators may share specific data with authorized parents or guardians as needed.
We do not administer surveys or collect data that fall under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), such as information related to political affiliations, psychological problems, religious beliefs, or family income. We support schools in upholding student and parental rights under PPRA and do not use student data for advertising or commercial solicitation.
We also collect information about how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time spent on pages, and unique device identifiers.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. Examples include:
You can control your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
We process the collected data for the following purposes:
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage data is generally retained for shorter periods, except when used for security or service improvements.
Your personal data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ. By using our Service, you expressly consent to this transfer and processing.
By default, your personal data will be stored in data centers located in the United States. Upon request, we may be able to store your data in other geographic regions, subject to availability and applicable laws. To request data storage in a specific region, contact support@montessoricompass.com. Requests are not guaranteed and are subject to availability and legal requirements.
We may disclose your personal data in the following circumstances:
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:
To exercise these rights, contact support@montessoricompass.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
We may use third-party companies and individuals to facilitate and improve our Service or analyze usage. These parties only access data as needed and must maintain confidentiality.
We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to monitor and analyze usage patterns.
We may use third-party payment processors (e.g., Braintree, Stripe). We do not store payment card details. Please review their privacy policies:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: support@montessoricompass.com
For additional terms governing your use of the Service, please refer to our Terms of Service.
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
