Privacy Policy for Shibutz - Class List Creation Software
Last Updated: July 29, 2025
Welcome to the Shibutz website, accessible at https://www.shibutz.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information we collect from users and how we use, store, and protect this information. This policy should be read alongside our Terms of Service.
Information We Collect
1. Personal Information
When you use our services, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, payment information, school name, and country. This information is collected for the purpose of service provisioning and managing your account.
2. Student/Children Information
When you use our services to create class lists, you may provide student information including:
- Full names of students
- Gender information
- Behavioral assessments and academic performance data
- Social-emotional profiles
- Learning needs and attention requirements
- Friendship relationships and social connections
- School affiliation information
This data is stored securely and used solely for generating balanced class assignments and providing our educational services.
3. Privacy-Protective Options
We understand the sensitivity of student information. If you have privacy concerns, you can choose to use only partial names (e.g., "John D" instead of "John Doe") or initials for last names while still maintaining the functionality of our class balancing system.
4. Non-Personal Information
We collect non-personal data through the use of web cookies to enhance your experience on our website and improve our services.
Use of Your Information
- The personal and student information we collect is used solely for providing our services to you, including creating balanced class lists efficiently and managing your account. For more details about our services, please visit our FAQ section.
- Student information is processed using our algorithms to create optimal class compositions based on academic, behavioral, social, and other educational factors.
- Non-personal information gathered by web cookies is used to improve website functionality and user experience.
Data Sharing
- Shibutz does not share your personal information or student data with any third-party organizations. Your data is kept confidential and used only for the purposes stated above.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal or student information to third parties.
Children's Privacy and Student Data Protection
- Shibutz does not directly collect personal data from children. Our services are intended for use by school administrators, teachers, and staff who are authorized to manage student information.
- We recognize that the student information processed through our platform may include data about minors, and we treat this information with the highest level of care and security.
- Educational professionals using our platform are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate authorization to input and manage student data in accordance with their local privacy laws and school policies.
Data Retention and Account Deletion
- We retain your account information and student data for as long as your account remains active and as needed to provide our services.
- You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your profile settings. This action will permanently remove:
- Your profile information
- All class assignments and yearly classes
- All student data you have entered
- All associated statistics and analytics
- Account deletion is immediate and irreversible. Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered.
Data Security
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information and student data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard security protocols.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
- Shibutz may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes via email. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our support channels or visit our FAQ section.
By using the Shibutz website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.