Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Glide, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected through our educational technology platform, Glide ("Service," "Platform," "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Glide Service, including students, educators, and educational institutions.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

2.2 Information from Third-Party Services

We collect information from integrated services including:

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Educational Services

We use your information to:

• Provide core educational platform functionality
• Sync data from connected LMS platforms
• Generate personalized study materials and recommendations
• Create academic performance analytics and insights
• Facilitate document creation and organization
• Enable collaboration and sharing features

3.2 Service Improvement

We use aggregated and de-identified data to:

• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Develop new educational features and tools
• Conduct research on learning effectiveness
• Optimize AI and machine learning algorithms

3.3 Google User Data Usage

When you connect your Google account to our platform, we use Google user data specifically to:

• Document Management: Create, edit, and organize educational documents in your Google Drive
• Calendar Integration: Access and manage your Google Calendar for assignment tracking and scheduling
• Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain secure access to your account
• File Organization: Create and manage folder structures for your academic materials
• Collaboration: Enable sharing and collaboration features through Google Workspace
• Backup and Sync: Ensure your educational content is safely stored and synchronized

We use Google user data in compliance with Google's API Services User Data Policy and only for educational purposes directly related to the functionality you have authorized.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Educational Institutions

We share student information with authorized educational institution personnel as permitted by FERPA and other applicable laws. This includes:

• Academic performance data and analytics
• Assignment submissions and grades
• Attendance and participation records
• Learning progress and outcomes

4.2 Service Providers and Third-Party Integrations

We share, transfer, or disclose Google user data and other personal information with the following specific third-party service providers and integrated services:

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes. We ensure that any third-party access to Google user data complies with Google's API Services User Data Policy and applicable privacy laws.

4.3 Google User Data Specific Disclosures

For users who connect their Google accounts to our platform, we specifically share, transfer, or disclose Google user data with:

5. Student Privacy Protections

5.1 FERPA Compliance

We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) by:

• Acting as a school official with legitimate educational interests
• Using educational records only for authorized educational purposes
• Maintaining appropriate security safeguards for educational records
• Not re-disclosing educational records without proper authorization

5.2 COPPA Compliance

For users under 13 years of age:

• We obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information
• We collect only information necessary for educational purposes
• Parents may review, modify, or delete their child's information
• We do not condition participation on disclosure of unnecessary information

6. Data Security

6.1 Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest using industry-standard algorithms
• Multi-factor authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Employee training on data protection and security practices

5.2 Incident Response

In the event of a security incident:

• We will investigate and contain the incident promptly
• Affected users and institutions will be notified within 72 hours
• We will provide detailed information about the incident and response measures
• We will implement additional safeguards to prevent similar incidents

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored in our systems
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Update your account settings and preferences
• Export your data in a portable format

7.2 Deletion and Retention

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to:

• Legal and regulatory retention requirements
• Legitimate business needs and contractual obligations
• Educational institution policies and requirements
• Technical limitations and backup retention periods

8. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: