Last Updated: January 1, 2026 |
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 |
Applicable to: Schoovents App & Website
🔒 We are committed to protecting your privacy, especially for minors using our platform. We do not sell personal data to third parties.
1. Introduction
Schoovents ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the personal information of all users of our platform, including students, parents, educators, and school administrators.
By using our Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly:
- Full name, email address, phone number
- School name, grade, and city/state
- Date of birth (for competition eligibility)
- Parent/guardian contact information (for minors)
- Competition entries, uploaded works, and performance data
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party gateways; we do not store full card details)
b) Automatically Collected Information:
- Device type, operating system, and app version
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages viewed, features used, and session duration
- Crash reports and performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Register you for competitions and verify eligibility
- Process payments and issue receipts
- Send certificates, results, and competition updates
- Personalize your competition recommendations
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Communicate important announcements and platform updates
- Comply with legal obligations
We will not use your information for purposes beyond what is outlined above without your prior consent.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Competition Organizers: To facilitate your participation in registered events.
- School Administrators: If registered through a school portal, your performance data may be visible to authorized school staff.
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, cloud hosting, analytics) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety and rights of users and the platform.
5. Children's Privacy
We take children's privacy very seriously. Schoovents is designed for school-age students, including children under 13.
- For users under 13, we require parental or guardian consent before account creation.
- We collect only the minimum information necessary for competition participation.
- We do not serve targeted advertising to minors.
- Parents or guardians may request to review, update, or delete their child's account data by contacting us at info@schoovents.com.
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze platform usage patterns
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Platform may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored on secure servers and protected using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@schoovents.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to external websites (such as partner school forms or Google Forms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: