Privacy Policy

What We Track

SchoolIntel uses privacy-focused analytics to understand how people use our site. We track anonymous usage data including:

• Pages visited (e.g., which districts and schools are viewed)
• Features used (e.g., school comparisons, rankings filters)
• General interaction patterns (e.g., switching between Highlights and Meetings views)
• Referral source and UTM campaign parameters

Why We Track

We use this data to improve SchoolIntel for parents and families. Specifically:

• Understanding which districts and schools parents are most interested in
• Identifying which features are most valuable so we can prioritize development
• Ensuring the site works well across different devices and browsers

What We Don't Collect

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not collect:

• Your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information (unless you voluntarily join our waitlist)
• Your home address or search queries
• Your IP address (analytics are anonymized)
• Session recordings or screen captures
• Data from third-party trackers, ad networks, or social media pixels

Cookies & Storage

Our analytics tool (PostHog) uses localStorage to maintain an anonymous session identifier. This helps us understand return visits without identifying you personally. We do not use third-party cookies.

Your Choices

You can block analytics by using a browser extension such as uBlock Origin or by enabling your browser's built-in tracking protection. SchoolIntel works fully without analytics enabled.

Contact

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please email us at info@schoolintel.org.