Privacy Policy

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to PABASA’s website, accounts, classes, reading and practice activities, assessments, reports, support communications, and related administrative tools. It does not control websites or services operated independently by other organizations.

Information PABASA handles

Depending on your role and use of the platform, PABASA may handle:

• Account information, such as name, email address, role, grade or class information, and authentication details.
• School and class information, such as class membership, teacher assignments, class codes, and enrolled learners.
• Learning activity information, such as assigned materials, completion records, attempts, reading results, practice progress, and teacher feedback.
• User-provided content, including reading materials, profile images, or information submitted through platform forms.
• Technical information, such as browser or device details, timestamps, session information, and error or security logs.
• Support communications sent when a user asks the PABASA team for help.

Reading and microphone data

Oral reading features require permission to use the device microphone. During these activities, microphone input may be processed to create a transcript, identify reading signals, calculate activity results, and prepare records for teacher review.

The exact records retained may depend on the activity and deployment configuration. Users should complete oral reading activities in an appropriate learning environment and avoid speaking unrelated sensitive information while the microphone is active.

How information is used

PABASA uses information to:

• Create and secure accounts and verify user access.
• Connect learners with authorized classes and educators.
• Deliver reading materials, practice activities, assessments, feedback, and progress views.
• Help teachers organize instruction and review learner performance.
• Operate, troubleshoot, secure, maintain, and improve the platform.
• Respond to questions, account requests, or reports of misuse.

When information may be shared

Information may be visible to the learner and authorized users connected with the learner’s school or class, such as teachers, school administrators, or personnel responsible for operating PABASA.

Information may also be processed by technical providers that support platform functions, or disclosed when reasonably necessary to protect users, investigate security concerns, comply with valid requirements, or protect legal rights. PABASA is not intended to sell personal information or use learner information for targeted advertising.

Learners, families, and schools

PABASA is designed for school-related use, including use by minors. Schools and educators are responsible for determining when learner participation is appropriate, providing required notices, obtaining any necessary authorization, and limiting access to authorized personnel.

Parents or guardians with questions about a learner’s account or classroom records should first contact the learner’s teacher or school, which can verify the request and explain the local deployment.

How long information is kept

Information is retained for as long as reasonably needed to provide the platform, support the school’s educational use, maintain security and records, resolve requests, or meet applicable obligations. Retention periods may vary by record type and school deployment.

When information is no longer required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely isolated from ordinary use.

Security

PABASA uses administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or misuse. No online service can guarantee absolute security, so users should protect passwords, sign out on shared devices, and promptly report suspicious account activity.

Your choices and requests

Depending on your account and school deployment, you may be able to review or update profile information through account settings. You may also ask about access, correction, deactivation, or deletion of information.

Some requests may need to be verified or coordinated with the relevant school, particularly when records belong to an active class or are maintained under school authority.

Cookies and browser storage

PABASA may use cookies or similar browser storage to keep users signed in, preserve security, remember essential preferences, and maintain session functionality. Blocking essential storage may prevent account or classroom features from working correctly.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as PABASA’s features or operating practices change. The effective date at the top of the page will identify the latest version. Material changes should be communicated through an appropriate platform or school channel.

Privacy questions and requests

For questions about this policy or a privacy-related request, contact the PABASA Research Team. Do not send passwords, one-time verification codes, or unnecessary sensitive information by email.