Dear K–12 School,

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As part of SEL DEVELO, Inc.’s (“SEL DEVELO”) compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), we are required to provide this notice to each K–12 school (“School”) that uses the Growth Lab™ platform or any related SEL DEVELO products or services (“Services”). This notice explains how SEL DEVELO collects, uses, and discloses personal information from students under the age of 13 (“Child” or “Children”).

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When your School uses SEL DEVELO Services, your School’s consent—on behalf of Children’s parents or guardians—is required for SEL DEVELO to collect, use, or disclose Children’s personal information. SEL DEVELO will not collect, use, or disclose Children’s personal information without your School’s authorization. This Direct Notice is provided to help ensure your School understands what information SEL DEVELO collects from Children under age 13, how we use that information, and the purposes for which it is processed.

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School Consent (Required by COPPA)​

By agreeing to our Terms of Service and using SEL DEVELO Services, the School provides consent, on behalf of its Child students’ parents or guardians, to SEL DEVELO’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from and about Children through the Services. Parents retain rights under COPPA to review, access, and request deletion of their Child’s personal information. SEL DEVELO will follow the School’s instructions when responding to any parent request.

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Information We Collect About Children

1. Information Provided Directly by the School

Your School may provide SEL DEVELO with:

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• the Child’s first name and/or last name (or nickname)

• School-provided identifiers (student ID or classroom ID)

• grade level or classroom grouping information

• login credentials or sign-in method selections (text code, QR code, SSO)

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SEL DEVELO does not permit Children to create School-Managed accounts independently.

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2. Information Collected Automatically

To operate and secure the platform, SEL DEVELO may automatically collect:

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• device type and operating system

• browser type

• session duration and in-platform activity

• IP address or similar security identifiers

• feature usage, clicks, and progress logs

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This information is collected solely to support internal operations such as maintaining security, preventing fraud, and improving platform functionality.

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3. Information Collected During Learning Activities

During use of the platform, SEL DEVELO may collect:

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• lesson activity completion

• progress data

• responses to learning activities

• rewards, XP, streaks, or in-app educational achievements

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SEL DEVELO does not collect sensitive data such as precise geolocation, biometric identifiers, or behavioral advertising profiles.

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How We Use Children’s Information

SEL DEVELO uses Children’s information only for educational purposes, including:

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• operating and maintaining the Growth Lab™ platform

• personalizing the student learning experience

• providing teachers and parents with student progress insights

• securing accounts and preventing unauthorized access

• supporting requested features and educational services

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SEL DEVELO does not use Children’s information for advertising, profiling, or selling.

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How We Share Children’s Information

SEL DEVELO shares Children’s information only with:

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• Teachers and School Personnel — to support classroom use

• Parents or Guardians — at the School’s direction

• Service Providers (Subprocessors) — under written contracts requiring strict confidentiality

• Legal Authorities — when required by law, court order, or subpoena

• Safety and Security Investigations — as permitted by COPPA, to protect users or prevent threats

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SEL DEVELO never shares Children’s information with third-party advertisers or data brokers.

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More About Consent and Parent Requests

SEL DEVELO relies on the School to obtain parental consent required under COPPA. If a parent contacts SEL DEVELO directly to withdraw consent or request deletion of personal information, SEL DEVELO will immediately notify the School and follow the School’s instructions regarding the Child’s account.

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A Child who does not have parental or School authorization cannot use the Services.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about SEL DEVELO’s COPPA practices or this Direct Notice, please contact us at:

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By email:

privacy@seldevelo.com

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By mail:

SEL DEVELO, Inc.

1449 S Michigan Ave

STE 13194
Chicago, IL 60605
United States of America