Privacy Policy

Research Phase

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Overview

TrackEDU ("we", "our") is currently operating as an independent educational research initiative focused on digital school culture.

This policy governs data handling during the 2026 Research Pilot phase.

Note: TrackEDU is not yet a registered commercial entity. Participation in the pilot is voluntary and for research/evaluation purposes.

2. Data Collected on This Website

Pilot Application Data

When you apply for the research cohort, we collect:

Contact Name
School Email
School Name

This is used strictly to communicate regarding the pilot setup.

3. Student Data & Sovereignty

We adhere to a strict Data Sovereignty model during the research phase.

You Own The Data

The TrackEDU system runs on your school's Google Workspace.

All student names, house points, and logs are stored in a Google Sheet on your school's Drive. TrackEDU does not maintain a central database of student records.

4. Research Usage & Anonymity

By participating in the pilot, schools agree to the following research terms:

Technical Administration

The Research Team retains Shared Technical Access to the Pilot System to fix bugs, push updates, and analyze system performance.

Research Data Usage

Aggregated, anonymized data may be used for academic research findings (e.g., "Schools saw a 20% increase in participation").

We will NEVER publish or share Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of any student or teacher.

5. No External Sharing

As a research initiative, we have no commercial partners. We do not:

Sell data
Share data with advertisers
Process data outside of the agreed Google Workspace environment

6. Contact the Researcher

For questions regarding data privacy or the research scope:

hello@trackedu.net