Story Writing Lab, operated by Wise Owl Solutions LLC, is dedicated to safeguarding privacy. This policy explains data collection, usage, disclosure, and protection practices. Users agree by using services; disagreement means non-use.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
Teachers provide name, email, school affiliation, and payment info (secured by third parties, not stored internally). Students contribute first name and class affiliation only, plus gameplay text submissions. Email and phone numbers aren't collected from students per COPPA, FERPA, and educational privacy laws.
1.2 Non-Personal Data
Technical information includes “IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns” via cookies. Google Analytics tracks anonymized usage; users may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
1.3 Game Data
Game participation records, submissions, and custom challenges constitute educational records under FERPA.
2. How We Use Your Information
Data supports service provision and improvement, personalizes experiences, processes payments securely, ensures legal compliance and safety, and enables anonymized research.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal information isn't sold or rented. Trusted third-party providers receive data under contractual protection obligations. Legal requirements or safety needs may prompt disclosure.
4. Data Security
“Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards” protect against unauthorized access, including encryption, access controls, and security updates. Personnel access is restricted.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Teachers access, update, or delete information by contacting the company. Parents request access or deletion through schools or direct contact. Users may withdraw consent, understanding service limitations result.
6. Compliance with COPPA and FERPA
Teacher/school consent applies for under-13 students. The company acts as school official under FERPA, using data exclusively for educational services without advertising or profiling.
7. International Data Transfers
All data storage and processing occurs in the United States; usage consent implies agreement.
8. Our Commitments
The company pledges: no selling/sharing for marketing, no personalized advertising or profiling, student data exclusively for educational improvement, transparent practices with prompt notification of changes, and strict protection policies complying with applicable laws.
9. Parents and Guardians
Minimal information—name and class association—enables teacher distinction. Contact allows viewing, deletion, or cessation requests; parental proof is required. Student names remain visible only to participants and are anonymized otherwise.
10. GDPR Compliance Notice
The company respects EU data protection rights. Minimal necessary data collection occurs, particularly for children. Users request access, correction, deletion, or withdraw consent anytime by contacting support. Complaints may be lodged with the company or supervisory authorities.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
Periodic updates occur; significant changes warrant email or prominent notices. Continued usage indicates acceptance.
12. Contact Us
Questions direct to support@storywritinglab.com. Texas law governs this policy.
