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Today we are diving into the overwhelming world of privacy policies. We always find that these policies can be draining to look at and we often scroll to the bottom and accept them. But what are we allowing when we check off that box? That’s what we want to share with you today about FreshGrade. We have found the answers to four main concerns when it comes to privacy and they are listed below.
How do they protect children’s privacy?
FreshGrade does not knowingly collect the personal information of children under 13. This doesn’t mean it can’t happen, if a school has been given authorization for a student under 13 to use FreshGrade the student may use the services and FreshGrade may collect their information. We didn’t see it written explicitly, but based on FreshGrades guidelines for students under 13 we assumed that those students would need a consent form completed by a parent or guardian, and students over the ages of 13 would not.Â
Where is information stored?
The information collected by FreshGrade is stored in British Columbia. The Information is stored and processed with full compliance to the “British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), Canada Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Acts (FOIPPA)”Â
What they do with the your information?Â
As many companies do FreshGrade states that they may share information with third-party companies as well as other companies in the FreshGrade umbrella in order to allow them to complete tasks for FreshGrade. This is related to “ business development, software design, hosting, customer support, accounting, and other similar services”. Additionally, the personal information stored by FreshGrade can be transferred to another company through a company transaction such as “merger, sale of company assets or shares, reorganization, financing, change of control, bankruptcy or other corporate event”.Â
How confidential is FreshGrade?
FreshGrade states in their policies that they do not sell or share students personal information for marketing or advertising unless given consent from parents. However, they do collect, store, process and share student information to provide their service or “as authorized by a school or parent” As we mentioned earlier, this information can be shared with third-parties. FreshGrade does offer statistical information to parents, teachers, students and the school based on the information entered. This information will always be presented in an aggregate or anonymous way. In conclusion, I would say FreshGrade isn’t 100% confidential as they do share personal information to third-parties and did not disclose what aspect of your personal information is shared or if it is done anonymously.
All information retrieved from FreshGrade.com
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