Paradigm Cyber Ventures Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Paradigm Cyber Ventures handles teacher and student personal information that we collect through our user site Paradigm Centra, https://app.paradigmcyberventures.com/

Paradigm Cyber Ventures respects student data privacy laws. We support schools in complying with FERPA, and we comply with COPPA. We follow industry best practices for data security and privacy. For specific questions, please contact privacy@paradigmcyber.com.

Privacy Principles
We will not collect, maintain, use, or share teacher and student personal information beyond what is necessary for authorized educational/school purposes or as authorized by the parent/student. We adhere to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

We promise to:

• Collect only the minimum personal information necessary to provide our services
• Not sell your personal information to third parties
• Not advertise or use your personal information for advertising
• Enable you to control the personal information you provide to us
• Protect your personal information

Teacher Information
We collect the minimal amount of information needed from teachers to deliver our services. This information includes:

• Account Information: First name, last name, email address, and school name.
• Content: Includes interactions with the platform, written assignments, and any other submitted materials.
• Testimonials: If you choose to provide one, we may post it publicly with your permission.

Student Information
We collect the minimal amount of information needed to deliver our services:

• Email Address: Used for login, but altered to protect student privacy. We never contact students for marketing purposes.
• First Name/ last name: So that teachers can identify student submissions.
• Content: Includes student-submitted work for their portfolios.

For school and district partners, we may collect additional student information as requested.

Parental Rights
Parents and guardians may review or request deletion of their student’s information by contacting privacy@paradigmcyber.com with their name, the student’s email, and their request. If the student uses our services through their school, the request should be directed to the school or district.

How We Use Your Personal Information
We do not rent, sell, or exchange teacher or student personal information. We do not advertise or build personal profi les of students beyond what is necessary for educational purposes.

Purposes of Data Collection

• To Provide Our Services: Maintain, secure, and improve the platform.
• Customer Support: Respond to requests and feedback.
• Communications: Send updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
• Research and Development: We de-identify personal information and use it to improve our services.
• Compliance and Protection: Adhering to laws, protecting rights, and preventing fraudulent activity.

How We Share Your Personal Information

• We do not rent, sell, or exchange personal information.
• Data You Ask Us to Share: Teachers can view their own students’ work in portfolios and progress within the platform.
• Approved Service Providers: We work with third-party companies only if necessary to provide our Services, and they must comply with our privacy policies.
• Government Authorities: We may disclose information if required by law.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization, the acquiring company must adhere to this Privacy Policy.

Your Choices

• Access, Update, or Delete Account Information: Users can update their information or request deletion by emailing privacy@paradigmcyber.com.
• Opt Out of Emails: Unsubscribe from updates, though essential Service-related emails will still be sent.
• Online Tracking Opt-Out: You can block cookies and tracking technologies through browser settings or privacy tools.

Data Retention
We retain user information as long as needed for educational purposes. You can deactivate your account via settings. Upon deactivation, data is anonymized for research and product improvement. Schools may request account deactivation on behalf of users.

Privacy Protection & Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• User Access Controls
• Encryption of Data in Transit and at Rest
• Incident Response Plan & Breach Notification Protocol

Despite these measures, no system is completely secure, and information transmitted electronically is done at the user’s risk.

State-Specific Provisions

• California: Complies with SB-1177 SOPIPA; no targeted advertising or data sales.
• Colorado: Restricts data use to educational purposes.
• Florida: Follows the Florida Information Protection Act in case of breaches.
• Illinois: Complies with SOPPA.
• Maine: Adheres to Maine’s Student Information Privacy Act.
• Maryland: No targeted ads.
• New York: Complies with Education Law § 2-d and the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
• Pennsylvania: Follows Pennsylvania’s Breach of Personal Information Notification Act.
• Washington: Provides notice for material changes to the Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may modify this policy and will notify users of any significant changes. Continued use of the Services implies acceptance of any updates.

Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@paradigmcyber.com.