Built by a teacher, for teachers. You choose where your data lives.
1. You Control Your Data
To use HomeRoom, you must create a registered account. Your credentials and session are managed securely via Supabase.
- Free Tier (Local Storage + Backup): For Free tier accounts, your classroom data is stored locally in your browser. This includes student names, rosters, Planner blueprints, and Tasks. We use industry-standard AES-GCM encryption to ensure your local data is protected. Free accounts also get an automatic cloud backup — a single restorable snapshot stored on secure servers in Canada 🇨🇦 — so you can recover your data on a new device. This is a backup, not live sync: it does not keep multiple devices continuously up to date with each other.
- Pro Tier (Cloud Sync): If you upgrade to Pro, your classroom data is securely synced live across every device you sign in to, in addition to being backed up in the cloud via Supabase. All cloud data is encrypted at rest and stored on secure servers located in 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.
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 Canada.