Join In Class Privacy Policy
Effective date: February 9, 2022
This page describes the data collected by the Join In Class application and how it is used.
The term 'teacher app' refers to Join In Class teacher application. The term 'student app' refers to the Join In Class student application
The data collection activities described below are initiated by the student or teacher when they start the app.
Data collected
- Identity data - First and last name are required. Middle initial is required by the student app. Email address may be required by the teacher app.
- Screen recording images - Images of the students desktop are taken every few seconds by the student app. Images of the teachers desktop are taken by the teacher app only when the teacher selects 'share screen mode'.
Data usage
- Identity data - The students name is used to identify the student when the student app initiates a connection with the teacher app. The teachers name is used to identify the current Join In Class session. The teachers email address is used to email quiz results to the teacher.
- Screen recording images - Student desktop images are sent to the teacher app so that the teacher can monitor the screen activity of all student devices in the classroom. The teacher app when in 'share screen mode' sends desktop images to the student apps for the purpose of demonstration and instruction. The sending of desktop images stops once the app is closed.
Data retention
- Identity data - The student name is stored in the student app local storage. The student name is displayed on the teacher app during the class session but is not saved. The teacher name and email address are stored in the teacher app local storage. The teacher name is also encrypted and saved to a secure Azure SQL database to identify the current teacher app session.
- Screen recording images - Student desktop images may be saved by the teacher if required for later review. Teacher desktop images are not saved.
Data sharing
- Identity data - No data collected is shared with third parties. Name and email data is confidential and only used by the Join In Class applications.
- Screen recording images - Student desktop images may be shared with other teachers and the students parents if the content is of concern.
For further information contact Join In Class support. Email: pradovan55@gmail.com