Privacy Policy

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.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data and usage data to provide and improve the Service. The types of data we may collect include:

Personal Data

While using the Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Address (City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal code, Country)
• Cookies and Usage Data

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.

Student Data

As a school management software, we allow users to enter and store student data for academic and administrative purposes. This data may include:

• Student names
• Academic progress
• Attendance records
• Photos
• User-generated content as deemed necessary by administrators or teachers

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.

Usage Data

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.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized content. Examples of cookies we use include:

• Session Cookies: To operate our Service.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your preferences.
• Security Cookies: To enhance security.

You can control your cookie preferences via your browser settings.

How We Use Your Data

We process the collected data for the following purposes:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving the Service
• Notifying you about changes to the Service
• Allowing you to participate in interactive features
• Providing customer support
• Monitoring usage for security and analytical purposes
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues
• Sending you marketing communications (if you opt in)

Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)

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):

• Performing a contract with you
• Obtaining your consent where required
• Pursuing our legitimate interests (except where your rights override these interests)
• Complying with legal obligations
• Processing payments

Data Retention

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. 

Transfer of Data

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 of your personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

By default, your personal data will be stored in data centers located in the United States. However, upon request, we may be able to store your data in other geographic regions, subject to availability and applicable laws. If you wish to request data storage in a specific region, please contact us at support@montessoricompass.com for more information. While we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request, it is not guaranteed, and any such request will be subject to availability and legal compliance requirements.

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your personal data in the following circumstances, including but not limited to:

• Business Transactions: In the event that Schoolhouse Buddy, LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring party. We will notify you of this transfer prior to the completion of the transaction, in accordance with our Terms of Service.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose data to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of users.

Security of Data

We employ commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Access and Update: You can access and update your data directly in your account settings or by contacting us.
• Rectification: You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data.
• Objection and Restriction: You have the right to object to data processing or request restrictions on its use.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@montessoricompass.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Service Providers and Third-Party Services

We may engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate, provide, and improve our Service, or to analyze usage patterns. These third parties have access to your personal data only for the purpose of performing specific tasks on our behalf, and are required to maintain its confidentiality.

Analytics

We may use third-party services, like Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze usage patterns of the Service.

Payments

We may use third-party payment processors (e.g., Braintree, Paypal, Stripe) for payment transactions. We do not store or collect payment card details. Please review the privacy policies of our payment processors:

• Stripe Privacy Policy
• Braintree Privacy Policy
• Paypal Privacy Policy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or through a prominent notice on our Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@montessoricompass.com

For additional terms governing your use of the Service, including your rights and obligations, please refer to our Terms of Service.

Effective Date: May 1, 2025