Privacy & Security Overview

This section explains how EssayGrader collects, uses, protects, and retains information — in clear, practical terms. Each short article below focuses on a specific aspect of our Privacy Policy.

In this section

1. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

Learn what basic information we collect to provide accounts and support the service.

2. Student & Educator Data Privacy

We never require student names or IDs, and schools fully own and control all submissions.

3. What Is “Grading Data” and How Is It Used?

Understand how rubrics, assignments, and student essays are processed securely for grading.

4. Cookies & Tracking Explained

See how cookies and tracking tools help us keep you logged in and improve performance.

5. How We Use Your Data

Learn the main reasons we use personal data, from account access to support communications.

6. Who We Share Data With (and Why)

Find out which service providers and partners may access your data and under what conditions.

7. Data Retention: How Long We Keep Information

Read about how long we keep personal, usage, and grading data before it is deleted.

8. Where Your Data Is Processed (Transfers)

Learn why your data may be processed internationally and how we safeguard it during transfers.

9. Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs)

See how we sign Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) and participate in the NDPA database.

10. How We Protect Your Data

Review the security measures, compliance frameworks, and industry standards we follow.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 and comply with COPPA requirements.

12. How to Access, Update, or Delete Your Data

Learn how to manage your account, update details, or request deletion of data at any time.

13. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

Find out how we notify you when this Privacy Policy changes.

14. Questions About Privacy or Security?

Reach our team with any privacy or security questions.

Updated on: 09/29/2025