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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

At SchoolComposite, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our class composite software service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Sign up for our service (email address)
  • Create an account (name, email, business information)
  • Upload photos for composite creation
  • Contact us for support
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address (hashed for privacy, used for security)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous usage data including pages visited, time on site, and general location. This data is aggregated and cannot identify you personally. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our composite creation service
  • Process your photos and generate composites
  • Send you product updates and news
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our software and develop new features
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Photo Privacy

Your photos are your property. We process photos solely to create your composites. We do not sell, share, or use your photos for any purpose other than delivering your composites. Photos are automatically deleted from our servers after processing is complete, typically within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Encrypted storage for sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited employee access to personal data
  • Secure photo processing pipelines

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our service (hosting, payment processing)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:

  • Account data: Until you request deletion or close your account
  • Photos: Deleted within 30 days of composite delivery
  • Marketing emails: Until you unsubscribe
  • Support correspondence: Up to 2 years

Children's Privacy

Our service processes photos of children as part of school composite creation. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All photo uploads and account creation must be performed by adult school photographers or administrators with proper authorization.

International Users

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you access our services from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email.

Contact

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