Privacy Policy for Simpori
Last updated: February 14, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Simpori ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our Montessori record-keeping application ("Simpori", "app", or "service").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
Account Information: Email address for authentication and account type (Director or Teacher)
School Information: School name and associated data
Student Information: Limited to first names and last initials only
Educational Data: Lesson plans, progress reports, and learning assessments
Teacher Assignment Data: For Director accounts, information about which teachers are assigned to which classes
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
Usage Data: Basic analytics about how you interact with our app
Device Information: Operating system and app version information
Access Logs: For Director accounts, activity logs of teacher actions within their school
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain our service
To authenticate users and manage access permissions
To enforce role-based access controls (Director vs Teacher accounts)
To store and process educational records
To manage subscription status and payments (Director accounts only)
To enable Directors to monitor teacher activity and manage access
To improve our service and user experience
To communicate with you about service-related matters and request feedback for the purpose of improving the service
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Data Storage
We use Firebase Firestore as our database provider. All data is stored securely in accordance with Firebase's security standards and practices.
4.2 Security Measures
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
We implement strict access controls and authentication requirements
Role-based access controls ensure teachers can only access their assigned classes
Regular security audits and updates are performed
Data backups are maintained securely
4.3 Access Controls
Director accounts have full access to all data within their school
Teacher accounts have access only to classes and students assigned to them by their Director
Access is managed through secure invite codes and Firebase security rules
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following circumstances:
With Apple App Store or Google Play Store for processing subscription payments (Director accounts only)
With RevenueCat for subscription management services
With Firebase for data storage and authentication
With authorized school staff members within your organization
Directors have full access to school data
Teachers have access only to their assigned classes and students
When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt-out of certain data collection
Withdraw consent where applicable
Note for Teacher Accounts: Your data access rights are limited to the classes and students assigned to you by your Director. For full access to school data or to manage your teacher account, please contact your Director.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:
For Director Accounts:
Personal information is permanently deleted
Student records are removed from our systems
Associated teacher accounts may lose access
Anonymized aggregate data may be retained for analytics
For Teacher Accounts:
Personal information is permanently deleted
Access to school data is revoked
Student records remain with the school under Director control
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is designed for use by educational professionals and schools. While the app may contain records of students under the age of 13, we strictly limit the collected information to only what is necessary for educational record-keeping purposes (first name and last initial only). We do not collect any additional personal information from students.
The collection and input of student information into our app is performed by authorized educational institutions who are responsible for obtaining appropriate consents and permissions in accordance with applicable educational privacy laws. We act as a data processor for educational institutions who use our service.
Directors are responsible for ensuring that teachers have appropriate authorization to access assigned student data.
9. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates with the following third-party services:
Firebase : For authentication and data storage
Apple App Store and Google Play Store: For subscription payment processing
RevenueCat: For subscription management and coordination
Google Cloud Platform: For infrastructure services
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
Posting the new policy on our website
Sending you an email notification
Displaying an in-app notification
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: addyson@simpori.com
Website: https://simpori.com
For Teacher Accounts: Please also consult with your Director regarding data access questions specific to your school.
12. California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). Upon request, we will disclose:
Categories of personal information we collect
Specific pieces of personal information we have (limited to accessible data for Teacher accounts)
Our data sharing practices
Your right to opt-out of data sharing
13. International Data Transfers
If you access our service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
14. Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws including:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
We implement role-based access controls to ensure compliance with data minimization principles.
15. Cookie Policy
Our app does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We only use essential session management mechanisms required for app functionality.