Introduction
At Checkmate, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our testing and assessment platform.
Checkmate is developed and maintained by students at Immaculata High School as an educational project. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all our users.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name and email address (for account creation)
- Role designation (student, teacher, or administrator)
- School or institutional affiliation (if applicable)
- Profile information you choose to provide
Academic Information
- Test questions and answers created by teachers
- Student responses and submissions
- Grades and assessment results
- Study guides and educational materials
Usage Information
- Login times and access patterns
- Device and browser information
- IP addresses (for security purposes only)
- Features used and interactions with the platform
How We Use Your Information
- Provide Services: To deliver the core functionality of test creation, distribution, and grading
- AI Processing: To analyze responses and provide automated grading using AI technology
- Academic Integrity: To detect potential cheating and maintain fair assessment practices
- Communication: To send important updates about tests, grades, and platform features
- Improvement: To enhance our platform and develop new features
- Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure data integrity
Data Security & Encryption
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- End-to-End Encryption: All test content is encrypted both in transit and at rest
- Secure Authentication: Password hashing and secure session management
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions ensure users only see their own data
- Regular Security Audits: We continuously monitor and improve our security practices
Who Can Access Your Data
Important: We do NOT have access to your account or test data.
Only you (the account owner) and authorized users (students can see their own submissions, teachers can see their students' submissions) have access to specific data.
- Students: Can only view their own test submissions and grades
- Teachers: Can only view tests they created and submissions from their students
- Administrators: Have access to platform-wide settings but not individual test content
- Checkmate Developers: Do NOT have access to user accounts, tests, or student data
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide our platform:
- AI Processing: We use secure AI APIs for automated grading (data is encrypted and not stored by third parties)
- Hosting: Our platform is hosted on secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Analytics: Basic usage analytics to improve platform performance (no personally identifiable information)
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Account information: Until account deletion
- Test data: Teachers control retention; can delete anytime
- Student submissions: Retained until teacher deletes the test
- Security logs: 90 days for fraud prevention and security purposes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data and test history
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Request information about how your data is processed
Children's Privacy
Checkmate is designed for educational use and may be used by students under 18. We comply with applicable children's privacy laws and require parental or school consent for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of Checkmate after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through your school administrator or via the contact information provided on our platform.
Checkmate is developed by students at Immaculata High School.