Privacy Policy

Introduction

TeachWhizz ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the personal data of your students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website and services.

Data Controller

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the teacher or educational institution using TeachWhizz is the data controller of any personal data entered into the platform, including student data. TeachWhizz acts as a data processor providing the platform and services. If you have any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

privacy@teachwhizz.com

Information We Collect

Teacher/User Data:

  • Email address
  • Full name
  • School name (optional)
  • Profile information
  • Authentication data
  • Subscription status
  • Usage data (worksheets generated, features used)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

Student Data:

  • Student names (when entered in reports)
  • Academic performance assessments
  • Behavior observations
  • Educational achievements
  • Other information teachers choose to include in reports

Important: Student data entered into reports is stored securely in our database and is only accessible to the teacher who created it. We do not use, analyze, sell, or share this student data with any third parties other than as necessary to provide our service. You maintain full control over this data and can export or delete it at any time.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Performance of a contract when you use our services
  • Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time
  • Our legitimate interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
  • Compliance with legal obligations

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain our services
  • To authenticate users and manage accounts
  • To generate educational materials and student reports
  • To personalize your experience
  • To communicate with you about your account
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website
  • To improve our platform and develop new features
  • To prevent fraud and ensure security
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data and the personal data you provide about students only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. You can request deletion of data at any time through our platform or by contacting us.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics - for website analytics
  • Google AdSense - for advertising
  • Supabase - for data storage and authentication
  • Stripe - for payment processing

These third parties may have access to personal data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Provide personalized content and ads
  • Analyze our website performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

International Data Transfers

We store and process your data on servers located in secure data centers. If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Children's Privacy

Our service is designed for teachers and educational institutions. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 16. All student data is provided by teachers or school staff who must ensure they have proper authorization to share such information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you and the data subjects (including students whose data you enter) have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision making and profiling
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us or use the data privacy settings in your account.

Data Privacy Controls

We offer several tools to help you control your personal data:

  • Data Export - Export all your data in common file formats
  • Self-Service Deletion - Delete specific data or your entire account
  • Consent Management - Granular controls for your consent preferences
  • Privacy Settings - User-configurable privacy options

Visit the GDPR section of your account settings to access these controls.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

privacy@teachwhizz.com

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date. Last updated: May 15, 2025.