School Contact

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 22nd, 2025

1. Introduction

The School Contact Initiative (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all students, parents, educators, and administrators who participate in our proposed communication network.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website, communication systems, and beta-testing activities. By using our services, you agree to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

During our beta-testing and future implementation phases, we may collect the following information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, school role (student, teacher, staff, or parent)
  • Contact details (email, phone, or alias ID)
  • School and district information
  • Feedback or correspondence sent to us

b. Technical Information

  • Browser type, device ID, and operating system
  • IP address and usage analytics (for site improvement)
  • Log data from email or communication platform testing

c. Educational Context Information

If provided voluntarily or through institutional participation:

  • School name, grade level, or district assignment
  • Role-based identifiers (e.g., @teachers.email, @schools.email, @students.email)

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Develop and improve the School Contact Initiative
  • Manage beta-testing participation and feedback
  • Communicate with schools, educators, and administrators
  • Ensure security, compliance, and reliability of communications
  • Analyze and enhance user experience and system performance

We will never sell or share personal information for commercial purposes.

4. Legal Compliance

The School Contact Initiative operates under strict compliance with applicable laws and standards:

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)
  • CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act)
  • State data protection and educational privacy laws

Participation in the beta phase requires institutional or guardian consent for minors.

5. Data Security

We implement strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect all collected data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure domain and mail server configurations
  • Access controls based on verified educational roles
  • Regular security reviews and audits

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for testing, analysis, and system improvement. Participants may request deletion of their data by contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use secure third-party tools (e.g., email routing providers, analytics platforms) solely to support system development. These services are contractually required to protect user data and may not use it for other purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw from beta participation
  • Request copies of any information stored about you
  • Ask questions about our data-handling practices

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or system design. Updates will be posted on our official website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Terms of Service

Last updated: October 22nd, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or participating in the School Contact Initiative, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Description of Service

The School Contact Initiative is currently in a beta-testing phase for a proposed national educational communication system.
Our services may include:

  • Role-based email systems (e.g., @teachers.email, @schools.email, @students.email)
  • Secure communication tools and directories
  • Beta-test feedback programs and public education resources

3. Eligibility

Participation is limited to:

  • Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and educational institutions within the United States
  • Authorized beta testers approved by the initiative
  • Individuals 18 or older (or with parental/institutional consent)

4. Appropriate Use

Users agree to:

  • Use the service solely for educational communication
  • Refrain from using the platform for spam, harassment, or unlawful activity
  • Respect the privacy and rights of others
  • Protect login credentials and access permissions

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these terms.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials, content, and design associated with the School Contact Initiative are the property of the project developers or their licensors. Users may not reproduce, modify, or distribute materials without written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

As a beta service, the initiative is provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no warranties regarding uptime, performance, or compatibility during testing.
We are not liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the service.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

8. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or feedback, contact us at:
[email protected]
School Contact Initiative, San Diego, California, USA