LaTeca Hub LLC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information provided to us through LaTeca for K–12 school libraries (the “Service”).
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:
a. Student Information
- Name
- Email address
- Age and grade level
- Reading level (e.g., Lexile)
- Reading history and progress
- Points and leaderboard status
- Assessment results
b. Parent, Teacher, Librarian, Faculty, and Admin Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Role and associated school or district
c. Device and Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Usage logs (e.g., time spent, books viewed)
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, or payment details.
2. How We Use the Information
- To deliver age- and reading-level-appropriate book access
- To track student reading activity and assessment progress
- To personalize recommendations and improve student engagement
- To support teachers, parents, and school staff with insights and reports
- To improve our platform's performance and security
3. Student Data and FERPA/COPPA Compliance
We take student privacy seriously. Our platform is fully compliant with:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
We collect student data only under the direction of the school or district. Data is never sold, rented, or used for advertising.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. We may use cookies to understand and save your preferences, in order to allow us to customize this website and improve your experience during current and future visits. The use of cookies is standard practice on internet websites. The software and hardware you use to access this website allows you to refuse cookies or to delete cookie files at any time.
5. California Privacy Law
We have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act and, to the extent applicable to us, will comply with the California Reader Privacy Act.
6. Third Party Links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include information about third parties, or offer third party products or services, on our website, which may contain links to other websites. These third parties' sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. A link does not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, security or accessibility of that website. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about any of those third party sites.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share personal information with third parties except:
- With explicit permission from the school or district
- With trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- When legally required (e.g., to comply with a court order)
8. Data Retention
We retain user data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Schools can request data deletion at any time.
9. Security
We use industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data. Access is restricted to authorized users only.
10. Parental Rights
- Review their child's personal information
- Request corrections or deletions of their child's data
- Withdraw consent for data collection through their school
11. Your Choices and Controls
School admins can manage permissions settings for their schools. Parents and teachers may contact the school or our support team for assistance.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the revised policy and update the "Effective Date" at the top.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
support@latecahub.com