Purpose
This Data Processing Agreement describes the responsibilities of Rensolve LLC regarding processing of school and student data within Ripplet.
Roles of the Parties
The School remains the owner and controller of educational records and student data. Rensolve LLC acts as a service provider and data processor on behalf of the School.
Types of Data Processed
Ripplet may process:
- Student names
- School email addresses
- Classroom information
- Written reflections
- Video submissions
- Quiz responses
- Technical and authentication information
Security Measures
Rensolve LLC maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect school data.
Subprocessors
Ripplet currently utilizes:
- Google Firebase
- Microsoft Azure Speech Services
- Microsoft Azure OpenAI
Data Retention and Deletion
Upon written request from the School, Rensolve LLC will delete applicable school data within 30 days unless retention is required by law or necessary for legitimate security or operational purposes.
FERPA Support
Ripplet is designed to support schools in maintaining compliance with FERPA and applicable educational privacy obligations.
Incident Notification
Rensolve LLC will notify affected schools without unreasonable delay following confirmation of unauthorized access to school data where notification is reasonably required.
Key Privacy Principles
Ripplet is a school focused educational platform operated by Rensolve LLC.
- Ripplet does not sell student data
- Ripplet does not use student data for advertising purposes
- Ripplet does not permit public access to school environments or student content
- Authentication is restricted to authorized school accounts
- Student access is limited to their own information and relevant class content
- Administrative permissions are role based and controlled by schools
- Data is stored securely using Firebase services
- Secure encrypted connections are used for platform communication
- Audio used for speech to text processing is not retained after transcription
- Schools retain ownership of their student data
- Schools may request deletion of data upon written request
Contact: support@ripplet.us