Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 16, 2026

BetterSchool("we", "our", or "us"), the operator of BetterSchool Directory, values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and related services.

By using BetterSchool Directory, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information: a. Personal Information (for School Administrators claiming profiles) * Full Name * Email address * Phone number * School name and affiliation * Role/Position at the school * Proof of authority documents (optional) b. Usage Data * Pages and features accessed * Search queries * Time spent on the platform * IP address * Browser and device information * Location data (city/district for school discovery) c. School Information * School profiles and details * Contact information * Photos and media * Programs and facilities offered * User reviews and ratings (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: * Provide and maintain the directory platform * Verify school profile claims * Display school information to parents and students * Improve search functionality and user experience * Send claim verification updates and notifications * Analyze platform usage and performance * Ensure platform security and prevent fraud * Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only with: * School information is publicly displayed on our directory for parents and students to discover schools * Third-party services we use for hosting, analytics, or infrastructure (e.g., cloud providers, email services) * Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights * Service providers who assist in platform operations under strict confidentiality agreements School administrators' personal contact information (email, phone) submitted during claims is kept private and used only for verification purposes.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate steps to protect your data, including: * Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL) * Secure storage of sensitive information * Regular security updates and patches * Access controls and authentication measures * Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to: * Access your personal information * Request correction of inaccurate data * Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations) * Withdraw consent for data processing * Opt-out of marketing communications * Update or remove your school profile information (if verified) To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@betterschool.app

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to: * Remember your preferences * Analyze site traffic and usage patterns * Improve user experience * Provide personalized content You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our platform may contain links to external websites or integrate with third-party services. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or data practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

8. Children's Privacy

BetterSchool Directory is intended to help parents and guardians find schools for their children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@betterschool.app.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to: * Provide our services * Comply with legal obligations * Resolve disputes * Enforce our agreements School profile information remains on the platform unless removal is requested by verified school administrators or required by law.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact: BetterSchool Email: support@betterschool.app Phone: 9808349417 Website: https://www.betterschool.app/directory For data protection inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

For questions or concerns, please contact us at support@betterschool.app