Privacy Policy

Welcome to MyLessonStudio! We know privacy policies can be dense, so we've worked hard to make ours clear and straightforward. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our service at mylessonstudio.ai.

The Short Version: We collect only what we need to provide you with great lesson planning tools, we're transparent about how we use it, we don't sell your data, and you're always in control. Most importantly, we don't send personal information to AI providers.

Who We Are: JLN Education ("we," "us," or "our") operates MyLessonStudio. We're educators and technologists who care deeply about both great teaching tools and your privacy.

By using MyLessonStudio, you're agreeing to this Privacy Policy. If something here doesn't work for you, please reach out to us at privacy@mylessonstudio.ai before using the Service—we're happy to answer questions.

1. What Information We Collect

We believe in collecting only what we need to make MyLessonStudio work well for you. Here's what we gather and why:

1.1 Information You Give Us

When you create your MyLessonStudio account, we ask for:

1.1.1 About School Board Information (Optional Field)

You might notice we ask for your school board affiliation during registration. This is completely optional—you can select "Prefer not to say" or leave it blank and still use every feature of MyLessonStudio.

Why we ask: We use this information only for understanding our user community:

• Seeing which provinces and regions are adopting digital lesson planning
• Creating aggregate statistics like "X% of our users are from Ontario boards"
• Understanding educational technology trends across Canada
• Tailoring provincial curriculum resources based on demand

What we DON'T do with this information:

• ❌ We don't contact your school board about your account
• ❌ We don't share your individual information with your board
• ❌ We don't have partnerships or contracts with school boards
• ❌ We don't verify your employment
• ❌ We don't give your board access to your account or content

1.1.2 About Province Information (Required)

Unlike school board information, we do need to know your province—but for a good reason that directly benefits you:

Why it matters:

• Curriculum alignment: We show you Ontario standards if you're in Ontario, BC standards if you're in BC, and so on
• Relevant resources: Provincial education systems differ, so we provide resources appropriate to your context
• Better service: Understanding regional distribution helps us prioritize which provincial curricula to support and enhance

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Like most online services, MyLessonStudio automatically collects some technical information to keep everything running smoothly and securely:

• Device type, browser, and operating system
• IP address - For security and fraud prevention
• Pages you visit and features you use
• Time spent on the Service
• Access times and error logs

1.3 Student Information—An Important Note

1.4 Class Profile Information (Optional - Aggregate Only)

You may optionally create "Class Profiles" to help AI features suggest appropriate teaching strategies for your class composition.

What We Collect:

• Total number of students in your class
• Aggregate counts of learning needs (e.g., "Some students need extra time")
• Class-level proficiency distributions (e.g., "Few students below grade level")
• General accommodation requirements (presence/absence or ranges)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to make MyLessonStudio helpful, secure, and continuously improving.

2.1 Providing the Service You Signed Up For

• Creating and managing your account
• Giving you access to all MyLessonStudio features
• Processing your subscription payments
• Storing and organizing your lesson plans
• Providing province-appropriate curriculum resources
• Generating AI-powered teaching suggestions based on your lesson content

2.2 Making MyLessonStudio Better

• Understanding how educators use different features
• Identifying what's working well and what needs improvement
• Developing new tools based on how teachers actually plan lessons
• Fixing bugs and improving performance

2.3 Communicating With You

Service-related messages (essential):

• Account confirmations and password resets
• Important updates about the Service
• Responses to your support requests
• Billing notifications

Optional communications (only with your permission):

• Tips for getting the most out of MyLessonStudio
• Updates about new features
• Educational resources and newsletters

3. Artificial Intelligence Features—Transparency You Can Trust

3.1 Our AI-Powered Features

AI helps you with:

• Lesson Plan Generator - Creates lesson drafts based on your specifications
• Content Suggestions - Recommends activities, assessments, and learning objectives
• Curriculum Alignment - Matches your plans to provincial standards
• Smart Auto-Complete - Provides intelligent text suggestions as you write
• Resource Recommendations - Suggests relevant educational materials

Important: AI is your assistant, not your replacement. You remain the professional educator making final decisions about what's best for your students.

3.2 Our AI Service Provider and What We Send

To provide AI features, we partner with a trusted AI infrastructure provider:

What We Send to DeepInfra:

• ✓ The specific lesson content you ask AI to help with
• ✓ Your prompts and instructions to the AI
• ✓ Educational context: subject area, grade level, curriculum standards
• ✓ Your province code (e.g., "ON", "BC")
• ✓ Optional aggregate class context (if you've created a Class Profile)

What We Do NOT Send:

• ❌ Your name or personal identifiers
• ❌ Your email address
• ❌ Your user ID or account information
• ❌ Your school board name
• ❌ Account credentials or payment information
• ❌ Lesson plans you haven't specifically requested AI help with
• ❌ Any other personal information about you
• ❌ Student names or identifiable student information

3.3 Class Context Information Sent to AI (Aggregate Only)

If you've created an optional Class Profile, AI features receive aggregate, non-identifiable information about your class to provide more appropriate suggestions.

{
  "prompt": "Create a Grade 5 math lesson on fractions",
  "grade": 5,
  "subject": "Math",
  "province": "ON",
  "class_context": {
    "total_students": 24,
    "visual_learners": "few (<5)",
    "extra_time_needed": "some (25-50%)",
    "below_grade_level": "some (25-50%)",
    "ell_students": "few (<5)",
    "students_with_ieps": "few (5-25%)"
  }
}

3.4 How AI Features Work (Step by Step)

1. You're in control - You click "Generate with AI"
2. We prepare your request - Your lesson content and optional class context are packaged (with no personal identifiers)
3. Secure transmission - Data is encrypted and sent to DeepInfra's secure API
4. AI processes your request - DeepInfra generates suggestions in real-time
5. Temporary operational storage - DeepInfra may temporarily store your request for debugging (typically 30 days or less)
6. You receive suggestions - AI-generated content comes back to you
7. You decide - Use, modify, or discard the suggestions
8. Automatic deletion - After the limited operational period, DeepInfra automatically deletes temporarily stored data

3.5 Your Content Is Not Used for AI Training

3.6 AI Content Disclaimer—Your Professional Judgment Matters

3.7 For Educators in Public Institutions

If you work for a public school board or educational institution subject to privacy regulations (like MFIPPA in Ontario or FIPPA in BC):

3.8 Data Processing Location for AI Features

When you use AI features, your educational content and optional aggregate class context are processed by DeepInfra in the United States.

Your core data stays in Canada:

• Your account information (name, email, password)
• Stored lesson plans
• User profile and preferences
• Payment information
• All personally identifiable information

3.9 Your Control Over AI Features

You have complete control over when and how AI is used:

• ✓ Opt-in by feature - AI only works when you explicitly choose to use it
• ✓ No automatic processing - We don't run AI on your lesson plans without your request
• ✓ Choose what to share - You decide which content gets AI assistance
• ✓ Accept or reject - Use, modify, or discard any AI suggestions
• ✓ Class Profiles optional - You can use AI without creating a Class Profile

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers We Work With

To operate MyLessonStudio, we partner with trusted companies that help us provide the Service:

• Payment processors (to handle billing securely)
• Data hosting and storage providers (to keep your lesson plans safe and stored in Canada)
• Analytics services (to understand how to improve the Service)
• Customer support tools
• Email services
• AI infrastructure providers (DeepInfra)

4.2 When the Law Requires It

We may need to disclose information to comply with legal obligations such as court orders, government requests, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.3 Business Transfers and Mergers

If MyLessonStudio is involved in a business transaction like a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.

5. Keeping Your Information Secure

Security is fundamental to how we operate MyLessonStudio. We implement strong protections to safeguard your personal information:

• Encryption - Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Access controls - Only authorized personnel can access systems containing personal information
• Authentication protocols - Strong password requirements and secure login processes
• Regular security assessments
• Security audits
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Policy.

6.1 Active Account Data

While your account is active, we keep your information to provide continuous access to the Service and maintain your lesson plans.

6.2 Inactive Account Data

If you stop using MyLessonStudio but don't close your account, it becomes "inactive." We retain inactive account data to allow you to return and resume using the Service anytime.

6.3 Deleted Account Data

When you request account deletion, most personal information is deleted within 90 days. Some information may be retained longer where required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small data files that help websites remember your preferences and keep you logged in.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies - Keep you logged in and enable core functionality
• Performance Cookies - Help us understand usage and identify technical issues
• Functional Cookies - Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies - Only with your consent

7.2 Your Cookie Choices

You control cookies through your browser settings. You can block, accept certain, or delete cookies.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access and Portability

Request a copy of your personal information in a structured format.

8.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate information. Most information can be updated in your account settings.

8.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information. Use the "Close Account" option or contact privacy@mylessonstudio.ai

8.4 Objection

Object to certain types of processing or opt out of marketing communications.

9. Children's Privacy

MyLessonStudio is designed for educators, not children.

• Our Service is not directed to anyone under age 13
• We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13
• If we learn we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it promptly

10. International Data Transfers

MyLessonStudio operates primarily in Canada, but some data processing occurs internationally.

AI processing occurs in the United States: When you use AI features, educational content and aggregate class context are temporarily processed by DeepInfra in the U.S.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We'll post the new Privacy Policy on this page
• We'll update the "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we'll notify you by email

12. Contact Information

13. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws

13.1 Canadian Privacy Laws (PIPEDA)

We comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy laws.

How to file a complaint:

13.2 US Privacy Laws

For users in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws including FERPA and COPPA.

13.3 GDPR (For European Users)

If you're located in the European Economic Area, we process your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

14. Third-Party Links

MyLessonStudio may contain links to other websites. We don't control third-party sites and aren't responsible for their privacy practices.

15. Data Breach Notification

We take data security seriously. If a data breach happens, we will:

1. Investigate immediately
2. Notify you if required without undue delay
3. Report to authorities as required by law
4. Help you protect yourself with information and support
5. Prevent future incidents by implementing additional safeguards

16. Your California Privacy Rights

If you're a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know - Request information about personal information we collect
• Right to Delete - Request deletion of your personal information
• Right to Opt-Out - Note: We do not sell personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination - Not receive discriminatory treatment

17. Do Not Track Signals

Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals as there's no industry-wide standard.