Built by a teacher, for teachers. You choose where your data lives.
1. You Control Your Data
Most tools force your data into the cloud immediately. HomeRoom is local-first by design.
- Local-First & Encrypted: By default, your classroom data—including student names, rosters, Planner blueprints, and Tasks—is stored locally in your browser. We use industry-standard AES-GCM encryption to ensure your local data is protected from other users on the same device. If you don't sync to the cloud, that data NEVER touches our servers.
- Optional Cloud Sync: If you choose to create an account for cross-device access, your data is securely synced via Supabase. All user data is stored and processed in a secure data center located in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦.
2. We Don't Sell Your Information
We are in the business of helping you manage your classroom, not selling your data.
- No Ads: You will never see a third-party ad on HomeRoom.
- No Data Mining: We don't sell your email, student lists, or usage habits to anyone. Your tasks and schedules are private to you.
3. Student Privacy (COPPA & Compliance)
HomeRoom is a tool for teachers. Because students do not log in, we do not knowingly collect information directly from children.
- The Teacher is the Gatekeeper: You control what you input. We recommend using first names, initials, or pseudonyms.
- School Policy: You are responsible for ensuring your use of HomeRoom complies with your district's data privacy policies.
4. AI & Third-Party Processing
If you utilize HomeRoom's AI enhancement features (for task generation, schedule optimization, or voice-to-text tools), we may process data through third-party providers (like Google Gemini). This is standard practice for all modern AI and transcription services.
- Data Minimization: We only send the minimum data required to provide the AI service.
- Opt-Out: These features are optional. If you don't use the AI tools, your data is never shared with these providers.
5. Secure Payments
- Direct Billing: We use Stripe for all upgrades. We never see or store your credit card data.
- Marketplace Purchases: Purchases via Etsy or TpT are handled entirely by those platforms.
6. Limitation of Liability ("As Is")
HomeRoom is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
7. Data Protection & Breach Protocol
In the unlikely event of a security breach that compromises your account data, we will notify you via email within 72 hours of discovery, in accordance with Canadian privacy regulations.
8. Jurisdiction & Hosting
This policy is governed by the laws of Nova Scotia, Canada. All cloud data is stored in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 — never on US servers.