Privacy Policy for GoodEd.ai

1. Introduction

Welcome to GoodEd.ai, the first Ethical AI platform that respects your expertise, operated by CommonGood LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and services (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (required for authentication)
• Display name (from Google profile or manually entered)
• Google profile information (when using Google Sign-In): basic profile info and email address only
• Billing information (processed securely through our payment processor)
• Age confirmation (self-certification that you are 18 or older)

Google Sign-In

When you choose to sign in with Google, we receive:

• Your email address
• Your basic profile information (name)

You can manage your Google account permissions at any time at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions.

AI Interaction Data

• Prompts and inputs you provide to our AI tools
• AI-generated outputs and curriculum materials
• Collaboration session data for curriculum design tools
• Tool usage patterns and preferences

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data and analytics
• Feature interaction data
• Browser type and version
• General geographic location (country/state level)
• Session information for authentication purposes

Payment Information

• Billing address
• Transaction history
• Subscription status

Note: Payment card details are processed directly by our payment processor and are not stored on our servers.

We Do NOT Collect

• Student data or information
• Sensitive personal information beyond payment details
• Biometric data
• Precise location tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Generate AI-powered educational content
• Improve our Service through aggregated analytics
• Send transactional emails (receipts, account updates, security alerts)
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Provide customer support

4. AI Data Processing

Our Ethical AI Practices

• Your inputs and outputs remain private and are not used to train AI models
• We implement safety filters and content moderation
• AI sessions in curriculum design tools are retained for collaboration purposes and can be deleted by users
• You own all AI-generated content from curriculum design tools
• GoodEd.ai owns AI output from complement tools

AI Data Retention

• Session data: Retained until manually deleted by user
• Temporary processing: Cleared after each session
• No model training: Your data is never used to improve AI models

5. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party services to operate GoodEd.ai:

• Payment Processing: We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and subject to their security measures. Learn more at https://stripe.com/privacy
• Authentication Services: We use Google Firebase for secure authentication. Learn more at https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our Service is used. Learn more at https://policies.google.com/privacy
• AI Services: We use Google's AI services to power our educational content generation

Other Sharing

• HQIM Partners: We share aggregated, anonymous usage data with our content partners
• Your Organization: If you're part of a district or group account, designated administrators may view usage statistics for their organization's users
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or court order
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CommonGood LLC, our users, or others
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

We Never

• Sell or rent your personal information
• Use your data for targeted advertising
• Share individual educator data for marketing purposes
• Allow third parties to train AI models on your data

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Service uses cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Functions

• Maintaining your login session
• Remembering your preferences
• Ensuring security

Analytics

• Understanding feature usage
• Improving Service performance
• All analytics data is aggregated

Managing Your Preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Service functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data centers
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Your Rights Include

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your created content
• Opt-out of certain communications
• Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@commongooded.com. We will respond within 90 days.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data: As long as your account is active
• AI session data: Until you delete it
• Financial records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
• Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days of account deletion

10. Educational Privacy

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records. GoodEd.ai is designed to not access, collect, or store any student education records. Our Service is exclusively for adult educators.

COPPA

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our Service requires users to confirm they are 18 or older.

State Privacy Laws

We comply with applicable state privacy laws. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

11. International Data Transfers

Our Service is operated in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: legal@commongooded.com
Support: support@commongooded.com

Mail:
CommonGood LLC
695 Peach Tree Lane
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
United States