1. Introduction
District AI Index (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at districtaiindex.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of educators, administrators, and all visitors to our platform. We do not sell personal data. We do not use personal data for behavioral advertising.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Newsletter subscription: email address
- Tool submission form: contact name, email, tool name, website URL, and related tool information
- Contact form: name, email, subject, and message content
Information collected automatically:
- Analytics: We use privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible) that do not use cookies and do not track individual users. Aggregate page view data is collected.
- Affiliate click tracking: When you click “Visit Tool,” we log a hashed (anonymized) IP address, referrer, and timestamp. We do not store raw IP addresses.
- Server logs: Standard web server logs including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. These are retained for 30 days for security purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To send you the newsletter you subscribed to (opt-in only)
- To process tool submissions and respond to inquiries
- To track aggregate affiliate click performance (not individual behavior)
- To improve our website and directory based on aggregate usage patterns
- To detect and prevent abuse of our services
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect student data of any kind
- We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising trackers
- We do not create user profiles for behavioral targeting
- We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties
5. Data Sharing
We share personal information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), and Resend (email) to operate our platform. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request.
- Business transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users.
6. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Submissions: Retained for 2 years after final review decision
- Affiliate click logs: Anonymized data retained for 12 months
- Contact form messages: Retained for 1 year
- Server logs: 30 days
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time
- Object to processing of your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@districtaiindex.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is designed for adult educators and administrators. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, contact us immediately at privacy@districtaiindex.com and we will delete it.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions or requests:
Email: privacy@districtaiindex.com
Or use our contact form.