Privacy Policy

Pocket IEP cares deeply about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information.

Last updated: 11/28/2025

Pocket IEP is created for parents and caregivers. This policy is modeled after privacy standards used by leading EdTech companies.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account Information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Password

Child Information (Optional and User Provided)

  • IEP documents
  • Notes
  • Goals and milestones
  • Team information

Pocket IEP does not require child names. Users may choose to use initials or nicknames.

Usage Information

  • Device type
  • Log data
  • IP address
  • Web browser information

Optional Integrations

If you connect email, calendar, or storage services, we process only the specific data you authorize.

2. How We Use Your Information

Pocket IEP uses your information to:

  • Provide the core app features.
  • Improve the platform.
  • Communicate updates or support messages.
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse.

We never sell your data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Pocket IEP processes information based on:

  • Your consent.
  • Contractual necessity to provide the service.
  • Legitimate interests such as improving performance and preventing abuse.
4. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry standard security practices including:

  • Encrypted data storage.
  • Secure authentication.
  • Access controls.
  • Regular security reviews.

No method of transmission is completely secure, but we work to protect all information as strongly as possible.

5. Data Sharing

Pocket IEP does not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With trusted service providers who support the platform.
  • When required by law.
  • To investigate potential misuse of the platform.

Service providers must follow strict confidentiality and security requirements.

6. Children's Privacy

Pocket IEP is for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Parents or caregivers may choose to upload information about their child for their own use.

If we learn that a child under 13 created an account, we will delete it.

7. Data Retention

We store your information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within a reasonable time unless we are required to keep it for legal reasons.

8. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Delete your information.
  • Export your data.
  • Withdraw consent.

You may contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Cookies

Pocket IEP may use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in the law or the service. We will notify you of significant updates through email or in-app notices.

11. Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

privacy@pocketiep.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 11/28/2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.