Our Commitment to FERPA

Almanack is committed to protecting student privacy and complying with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We understand the importance of safeguarding student education records and take our responsibilities seriously.

What is FERPA?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

How We Ensure FERPA Compliance

Data Privacy: We maintain strict controls over access to student education records and only share information with authorized personnel.
Parental Rights: We respect parents' rights to inspect, review, and request corrections to their children's education records.
Data Security: We employ industry-standard security measures to protect student information from unauthorized access.
Limited Data Collection: We only collect student information that is necessary for educational purposes.

Our Data Practices

Information We Collect

Basic student information (as provided by authorized school officials)
Academic progress data
Educational records

How We Use Student Data

To provide educational services and support
To improve our educational tools and resources
To comply with legal obligations

Your Rights Under FERPA

Parents or eligible students have the right to:

Inspect and review education records
Request corrections to records they believe are inaccurate
Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our FERPA compliance or need to exercise your rights under FERPA, please contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@almanack.ai