Our Commitment
Blacklink, Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student educational
records and personally identifiable information. We recognize that student data privacy is
fundamental to creating trustworthy educational technology that serves students, families, and
educators.
The Student Data Privacy Pledge
As a signatory to this Student Data Privacy Pledge, Blacklink, Inc. pledges to carry out
responsible stewardship and appropriate use of student personal information according to the
commitments below:
Privacy Commitments
1. Collection Limitation
We collect, use, share, and retain student personal information only for purposes that support
educational services.
- Data collection is limited to what is necessary for educational purposes
- We do not collect information for commercial advertising purposes
- Student data is not used to create profiles for non-educational purposes
2. No Sale of Student Data
We will never sell student personal information to third parties.
- Student data is not sold, rented, or traded for commercial purposes
- We do not allow third parties to use student data for advertising
- Educational partnerships do not involve data monetization
3. Transparent Data Practices
We provide clear, ongoing notification about our data practices.
- Privacy policies are written in plain language
- We notify users of material changes to data practices
- Data collection purposes are clearly communicated
4. Parental Rights and Control
We respect parental rights regarding their children's data.
- Parents can access their child's personal information
- Parents can request correction of inaccurate information
- Parents can request deletion of their child's data
- We obtain appropriate consent for data collection from minors
5. Data Security
We implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices.
- Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Incident response procedures for data breaches
- Access controls limiting who can access student data
6. Data Minimization
We collect and retain only the minimum amount of data necessary.
- Regular review and deletion of unnecessary data
- Clear data retention policies and schedules
- Automatic deletion of data when no longer needed
Legal Compliance
Our student data privacy practices comply with applicable federal and state laws, including:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): Protecting educational
records and parental rights
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): Special protections for
children under 13
- State Student Privacy Laws: Compliance with state-specific educational privacy
requirements
- PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment): Consent requirements for certain
types of surveys and data collection
Implementation and Accountability
We implement this pledge through:
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all employees
- Technical Safeguards: Privacy by design in our technology development
- Policy Integration: Privacy considerations in all business decisions
- Vendor Management: Requiring similar privacy commitments from our service
providers
- Regular Audits: Annual review of our privacy practices and compliance
Enforcement and Remediation
In case of any privacy incidents or violations:
- Immediate investigation and containment of the issue
- Notification to affected schools and families as required by law
- Remediation measures to prevent future occurrences
- Cooperation with regulatory authorities
- Regular review and improvement of our privacy practices
Contact Information
For questions about this Student Data Privacy Pledge or our privacy practices: