Third Party Authentication Services – Classroom Hero

If you decide to register for a Classroom Hero account through an authentication service, such as Google Sign-In (web and iPhone app) or Apple Sign-In (iPhone app only) ("Authentication Service"), Classroom Hero may collect personal information that is already associated with your account connected to the Authentication Service (e.g. name, email address and photo). If you choose to provide such information during registration, you are giving Classroom Hero the permission to store and use such information already associated with your Authentication Service in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy. Please note that if you as a parent, teacher, or School Leader provide a photo in connection with the Authentication Service, we may use this photo as your default profile photo on the Service.

Our Current Authentication Services:

Google Sign-In: Available for web platform and iPhone app for teachers, School Leaders, and parents

Apple Sign-In: Available for iPhone app only for teachers, School Leaders, and parents

Information We Collect Through Authentication Services

For Teachers, School Leaders, and Parents

When you use Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In, we may collect:

Name (first and last name)

Email address

Profile photo (optional, used as default profile picture if provided)

Important Student Privacy Protection

Students do not use Authentication Services. Students access Classroom Hero exclusively through teacher-provided classroom codes and cannot sign up using Google or Apple authentication. This provides additional privacy protection by:

Preventing students from accidentally sharing personal information from external accounts

Ensuring all student access is controlled and supervised by teachers

Maintaining the teacher-controlled environment that is central to our platform

How We Use Authentication Service Information

Account Creation and Management:

Your name and email address are used to create and manage your Classroom Hero account

Email addresses are used for account verification, password resets, and important service communications

Profile photos (if provided) become your default avatar on the platform

Service Integration:

Authentication Services allow for easier account creation and login

You don't need to remember a separate password for Classroom Hero

Account information stays synchronized with your chosen Authentication Service

Privacy Protection:

We only request the minimum information necessary for account operation

We do not access your broader Google or Apple account data beyond what you explicitly authorize

Your authentication is handled securely through the respective service's protocols

Authentication Service Privacy and Control

Your Control Over Information

You may revoke Classroom Hero's access to your account on any Authentication Service at any time by:

Updating the appropriate settings in the account preferences of your Google or Apple account

Managing third-party app permissions in your authentication service settings

Contacting us directly to disconnect the authentication service from your Classroom Hero account

Privacy Settings and Data Access

You should check your privacy settings on each Authentication Service to understand and change the information sent to us through each Authentication Service. Please review each Authentication Service's terms of use and privacy policies carefully before using their services and connecting to our Service.

For Google Sign-In:

Review your Google Account permissions and third-party app access

Manage what information Google shares with Classroom Hero

Your use of Google Sign-In is subject to Google's terms of service and privacy policy

For Apple Sign-In:

Review your Apple ID privacy settings and app permissions

Control what information Apple shares with Classroom Hero

Your use of Apple Sign-In is subject to Apple's terms of service and privacy policy

Revoking Access

If you revoke Classroom Hero's access to your Authentication Service:

You can still access your Classroom Hero account using your email and password

Your existing account data and classroom information will remain intact

You may need to create a direct password for future logins to Classroom Hero

Important Security Considerations

Enhanced Security:

Authentication Services often provide stronger security than traditional passwords

Two-factor authentication from your Google or Apple account extends to your Classroom Hero access

We benefit from the robust security infrastructure of major authentication providers

Account Security:

Your Classroom Hero account security is linked to your Google or Apple account security

Keep your authentication service account secure with strong passwords and two-factor authentication

Monitor your authentication service account for any suspicious activity

Educational Environment Protection:

Teachers and School Leaders can use trusted authentication services while maintaining full control over classroom data

Student privacy is protected by not using authentication services for student accounts

School policies about authentication services can be respected while using Classroom Hero

Third-Party Service Considerations

Your use of Authentication Services is subject to the applicable third-party terms and privacy policies:

Google Sign-In:

Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Google may collect additional information about your use of their authentication service

Review Google's educational privacy policies if using a Google for Education account

Apple Sign-In:

Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

Apple may collect information about your use of their authentication service

Apple's privacy-focused approach aligns with our commitment to user privacy

Data Processing: The Authentication Service may collect certain other information from you in your use of that particular service. We do not control what additional data Google or Apple may collect when you use their authentication services, so please review their privacy policies directly.

Platform-Specific Availability

Web Platform:

Google Sign-In available for teachers, School Leaders, and parents

Apple Sign-In not available on web (per Apple's technical requirements)

iPhone App:

Both Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In available

Teachers, School Leaders, and parents can choose their preferred method

Students still access through teacher-provided classroom codes only

Android and Other Platforms:

We currently focus on web and iPhone platforms

Authentication service availability may vary as we expand platform support

Basically,

We allow teachers, School Leaders, and parents to register on our Service through Google Sign-In (web and iPhone) or Apple Sign-In (iPhone only). If you choose to do so, we collect basic personal information (name, email, and optional photo) that is already associated with your connected Authentication Service, and you give us permission to use and store this information consistent with this Privacy Policy. Students do not use authentication services and access Classroom Hero only through teacher-provided classroom codes. You can revoke our access to your Authentication Service account at any time by updating the appropriate settings in your Google or Apple account.