Schivi Privacy Policy

Last Modified: June 19, 2025

Thank you for choosing Schivi. Your privacy matters to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how and when Schivi collects, uses, and shares information when you interact with our Services—including our websites, mobile applications, APIs, email communications, widgets, buttons, advertisements, and other features (collectively, the “Services”). It also applies to information we receive from partners and third parties.

By using Schivi, you consent to the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of your information as outlined in this policy. This includes the transfer of your data to the United States and other countries where Schivi operates, regardless of where you live or access the Services.

We are committed to protecting your personal information. Schivi follows strict data security practices to help ensure that your information remains safe and handled responsibly. We also believe in transparency—this policy is designed to clearly explain what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

Information We Collect and Use

Basic Account Information:

When you create or update your Schivi account, you log in using your mobile number. Schivi uses this number to create your account and securely retrieve relevant information from schools where your number is already registered. This allows us to establish your connection to a school and provide a personalized experience.

We collect only the minimum information necessary to enable these connections. Your account details are not publicly visible on our Services, and we do not disclose your personal information without your consent.

Additional Information:

We may use your contact information to communicate with you about Schivi, including updates about our Services or occasional marketing messages. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the message or on our website. If you contact us directly (such as by email), we may retain your message, email address, and contact information in order to respond and support your request.

If you choose to connect your Schivi account with an account from another service (e.g., for cross-posting purposes), that service may share registration details, profile information, or other data you authorize. This information enables features like cross-platform sharing and helps us enhance your experience on Schivi. 

Providing the additional information outlined in this section is completely optional.

Profile and Content: 

When you create a Schivi account, your profile remains private by default. It is not visible or discoverable by other users on the platform.

However, content you create—such as Activities—may be visible to others within Schivi, depending on how you choose to share it. Schivi places the highest priority on securing access to content. Each item of content is viewable only by the audience you explicitly select when using Schivi’s sharing features.

While your content may be searchable within Schivi, it is only displayed to users who have been deliberately granted access. We never surface content to unintended audiences.

Links: 

Schivi may track how you interact with links across our Services, including those in email notifications, third-party integrations, and client applications. This tracking may occur through redirected clicks or other standard methods. 

We use this information to enhance and personalize your experience, improve our Services, and provide creators with valuable insights—such as content engagement statistics—to help them better manage and optimize their content.

Telemetry Data: 

When you use Schivi, we may collect technical information—referred to as Telemetry Data—such as your device model, operating system version, and the version of the Schivi app you’re using. This data is collected when you interact with our Services, including actions like opening the app, signing in, engaging with content, or interacting with email notifications.

Telemetry Data helps us better understand how Schivi is used across different devices and environments. It allows our engineering team to diagnose issues more effectively, improve app performance, and deliver a more reliable and responsive experience for all users. All telemetry is analyzed in aggregate and used strictly to enhance the quality of our Services.

Third-Parties and Affiliates: 

To support and enhance the Schivi experience, we work with a variety of trusted third-party service providers. These partners assist with essential functions such as hosting our blogs and wikis, analyzing usage patterns (e.g., through tools like Google Analytics), and improving the overall performance and reliability of our Services.

These third parties may receive certain information transmitted by your device—such as IP address or browser type—in order to perform their services on our behalf. We require all partners to handle this information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection standards.

Safe Keeping Collected Information

At Schivi, protecting your data is a top priority. We have implemented robust security measures to ensure that the information you share with us—including data obtained through third-party services—is handled with care and protected against unauthorized access.

This section outlines the key safeguards we use to protect your information:

1. Security Measures

We follow industry best practices to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your data, including:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS), helping prevent unauthorized access or interception during transmission.

• Obfuscation: Personally identifiable information is obfuscated during transmission, making it unreadable to anyone who may intercept it.

• Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. We ensure that only team members with a legitimate need to access your data—based on their roles—are able to do so.

• Data Minimization: We collect and process only the information necessary to deliver our services. This minimizes our handling of personal data and limits exposure.

2. Protection of Google User Data

Schivi follows industry best practices to safeguard any data obtained through your interaction with Google services. Our security protocols are designed to ensure that this data remains private, protected, and used responsibly. Key safeguards include:

• OAuth 2.0 Authentication: We use Google’s OAuth 2.0 protocol to securely authenticate and authorize access to your account. This ensures that sensitive credentials and tokens are never exposed to unauthorized parties during the login or data access process.

• Token Security: Access tokens issued by Google are encrypted and stored securely. We do not store or retain refresh tokens beyond their intended use, and we routinely review and revoke unused or expired tokens to minimize risk.

• Responsible Data Sharing: We do not share your Google user data with third parties unless it is required to deliver a requested service, comply with legal obligations, or you have explicitly provided consent.

How We Use Collected Information

We use the information we collect to operate, improve, and personalize the Schivi experience. This includes delivering our core services, developing new features, and protecting both Schivi and our members.

For example, we may track how frequently users interact with different versions of a feature to evaluate which performs better. This helps us make informed decisions about service improvements.

We also use collected information to provide you with more relevant and personalized content, such as:

• Recommending school activities you may be interested in

• Highlighting activities based on the day of the week, your previous interactions, or the creator’s assigned priority

In addition, we use your information to:

• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing materials that may be of interest

• Respond to your questions, comments, or support inquiries

The information we collect may include both personally identifiable information (data that can uniquely identify you) and non-personally identifiable information (data that cannot be used to identify you on its own). We use both types—individually and in combination—to improve our Services as described above.

Information may be stored and processed in any country where Schivi operates, including outside your country of residence.

How and When We Share Information

We only share your personal information in limited and clearly defined circumstances, including:

With your consent:

We may share your information when you explicitly authorize us to do so. This includes actions such as sharing your Schivi Profile QR code with another user or submitting a request to join a school class or group.

With trusted service providers:

We may engage third-party companies or individuals to process personal information on our behalf, under strict instructions and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. For example, if you choose to make a payment, we may share your credit card details with a secure payment processor that you’ve authorized us to use.

To comply with legal obligations or protect safety:

We may disclose your information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or government requests; to protect the rights, safety, and property of Schivi, our users, or the public; or to prevent, detect, or address fraud, technical issues, or security concerns.

As part of a business transaction:

If Schivi is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that process. In such cases, we will take appropriate steps to ensure your privacy rights continue to be protected.

Modifying Your Information

If you are a registered user of Schivi, you have access to tools and account settings that allow you to view, update, or modify the personal information associated with your account. We aim to make it easy for you to manage your data and keep your information accurate and up to date.

Retaining and Deleting Your Information

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is legally required or explicitly permitted. We regularly review our retention practices to ensure that personal data is not kept longer than needed. This includes any third-party data you’ve authorized for use within Schivi Services, such as Google Calendar integrations.

If you wish to delete your personal information—including data linked to third-party services—you must first delete your account. Afterward, you can request complete data deletion by contacting us at support@schivi.com.

Please note: your request will be reviewed and confirmed by a member of the Schivi team before the deletion process is finalized. This step ensures that your request is secure and properly authorized.

Our Policy Towards Children Information

Schivi is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.

If you believe that your child has submitted personal information without your authorization, please contact us immediately at support@schivi.com, and we will respond in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

In cases where Schivi is used in a school or educational setting, student data is handled in partnership with school administrators and in compliance with relevant regulations. Parents and guardians may request to review, modify, or delete their child's personal information at any time by contacting us.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, or business practices. The most current version will always be available at www.schivi.com.

If we make material changes to the policy, we will provide prominent notice—such as through an in-app message or email—and obtain your consent when required by law.

By continuing to use Schivi after any changes become effective, you acknowledge and agree to the revised Privacy Policy.