Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting Guided Readers. This privacy policy tells you how we use personal information collected at this site. Please read this privacy policy before using the site or submitting any personal information. By using the site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed, but any changes will be posted and changes will only apply to activities and information on a going forward, not retroactive basis. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit the site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.

Guided Readers Commitment to Privacy

We take your privacy and the privacy of your students very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we use and process information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual (“Personal Data”) collected through use of the Guided Readers website and platform. Please read this Privacy Policy and contact us if you have any questions.

Our commitment is guided by a few major principles:

We Empower Schools to Make Data Decisions

• Schools and districts can use Guided Readers without sharing any Personal Data from students other than their name. Teachers will set up student accounts and use Guided Readers to track their students’ progress.
• A student’s name is entered into the database by their teacher and assigns each student a two-picture password.
• AT NO TIME IS A STUDENT REQUESTED TO ADD ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THEMESELVES INTO Guided Readers

Guided Readers is Committed to Maintaining a Safe and Compliant Platform

• We will only share Personal Data of students in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
• We use industry standard security practices, such as SSL encryption.
• We’ve signed the Pledge to Safeguard Student Privacy. Learn more here.

This Privacy Policy explains the details of how we safeguard and use the information you give us. By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Children’s Use of Guided Readers

Only parents, schools and districts that have obtained licenses and provided consent on behalf of students can create student accounts. Children/Students are NEVER REQUIRED to submit any personal information onto Guided Readers. 

Each student is assigned to a “classroom account” by their teacher or school district and assigned a password. The students will access their student portal by inputting their teachers username, choose their name from dropdown menu from the teacher, and input their two-picture password that was assigned by their teacher. 

Collection of Information from Teachers & School Districts
We collect personally identifiable information, like names, postal addresses, email addresses, etc., when voluntarily submitted by teachers, school districts, or parents. The information you provide is used to fulfill your specific request. This information is only used to fulfill your specific request, unless you give us permission to use it in another manner.

Cookie/Tracking Technology
The Site may use cookie and tracking technology depending on the features offered. Cookie and tracking technology are useful for gathering information such as browser type and operating system, tracking the number of visitors to the Site, and understanding how visitors use the Site. Cookies can also help customize the Site for visitors. Personal information cannot be collected via cookies and other tracking technology, however, if you previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be tied to such information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.

Distribution of Information
We may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law; or, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or, (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. The information is not provided to these companies for marketing purposes.

Commitment to Data Security
Your personal identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.

Privacy Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about our privacy policy you may contact us using the information below:

By e-mail: info@GuidedReaders.com

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy. Any changes to this policy will be posted.