Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ClassWare Solutions, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") handles information in connection with ClassSeats™, a classroom management application for educators to create and manage seating charts, student groupings, attendance, and related classroom organization tasks.
1. Overview
- ClassWare Solutions, LLC does not operate backend servers that store student data.
- We do not sell, share, or monetize user data.
- Classroom data is stored locally on the user’s device and/or in the user’s own Google Drive, depending on the user’s settings.
- Student data is not used for advertising or analytics profiling.
If you do not enable Google Drive sync, ClassSeats stores data locally only. If you disconnect Google Drive access, ClassSeats continues to function using local storage.
2. Information ClassSeats Accesses
A. Google Account Information (only if Drive sync is enabled)
If you choose to connect Google Drive, ClassSeats requests limited access to:
- Your Google account email address (used only to identify the signed-in user)
- Files created by ClassSeats or explicitly selected by you in Google Drive
ClassSeats uses the Google Drive drive.file scope, which allows access only to files the app creates or that you
explicitly open using the app. ClassSeats cannot view, modify, or delete other files in your Google Drive.
B. Classroom Data
Classroom data may include:
- Student names
- Seating arrangements
- Attendance records
- Group assignments
- Teacher-entered notes or alerts
This data is stored locally on the user’s device and/or in files saved to the user’s own Google Drive (if Drive sync is enabled). ClassWare Solutions, LLC does not operate servers that store this data.
3. How Information Is Used
Information is used solely to provide user-initiated features, including:
- Saving and loading classroom files
- Displaying classroom data within the app
- Synchronizing files between the user’s devices (when Drive sync is enabled)
Data is not used for advertising, tracking, behavioral analytics, or profiling based on student information.
4. Anonymous Usage Telemetry
ClassSeats collects minimal, anonymous telemetry to understand active installations and improve application reliability.
This telemetry may include:
- A randomly generated installation identifier stored on the user’s device
- A randomly generated teacher identifier stored in the user’s Google Drive ClassSeats folder (if Drive sync is enabled)
- Application version information
- Timestamp of last active use
These identifiers:
- Do not include student data
- Do not include classroom file contents
- Do not include file names
- Are not used for advertising or behavioral profiling
If Google Drive sync is enabled, a small identity file may be stored in the user’s ClassSeats Drive folder for the sole purpose of recognizing the same educator across devices. This file does not contain classroom data.
5. Email Verification and License Management
Educators may optionally verify an email address to secure access across devices and to preserve license or trial status.
If an educator chooses to verify an email address:
- The email address is stored securely by ClassWare Solutions, LLC
- A one-way cryptographic hash of the email may also be stored for entitlement lookup
- Email is used solely for account verification, purchase restoration, and entitlement management
Email addresses are not used for advertising, sold to third parties, or shared for marketing profiling.
Email verification is not required to access existing classroom data stored locally or in Google Drive.
6. Data Storage & Security
- Local data is stored on the user’s device using standard browser or application storage mechanisms.
- When enabled, Google Drive data is stored entirely within the user’s own Google Drive account.
- ClassWare Solutions, LLC does not maintain copies of classroom files or student records on its own servers.
Because data remains under the user’s control, users may delete, export, or back up files at any time using standard device or Google Drive tools.
7. Data Sharing
ClassSeats does not share classroom data or student records with advertisers, third-party vendors, or analytics platforms. Anonymous usage metrics may be processed by infrastructure providers solely to support service reliability and entitlement management. Data is shared only when a user explicitly chooses to share files from their own device or Google Drive.
8. FERPA and Student Privacy
ClassSeats is designed to support FERPA-aligned classroom workflows:
- Student information is controlled solely by the educator (or district-managed account).
- Data remains local or in the educator’s own Google Drive.
- No student data is transmitted to ClassWare Solutions, LLC servers for storage.
Educators are responsible for managing access to their devices and Google accounts in accordance with school or district policies.
ClassWare Solutions, LLC does not receive, store, or process student records on its own servers.
9. Google API Services Disclosure
ClassSeats’ use of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Google user data is used solely to provide user-initiated file storage and synchronization features and is not transferred to third parties.
Google Drive is a trademark of Google LLC.
10. Disconnecting Google Drive
You may disconnect Google Drive at any time within the app.
When disconnected:
- No further access to Google Drive occurs
- ClassSeats continues to function using local storage
11. Children’s Privacy
ClassSeats is intended for use by educators. ClassWare Solutions, LLC does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Any student data entered into the app is provided by the educator for classroom management purposes and remains under the educator’s control.
The application is not directed to children and does not provide accounts directly to students.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact:
ClassWare Solutions, LLC
Email: support@classseats.com