Privacy isn’t a feature. It’s the foundation.

How ClassDojo earned the Common Sense Privacy Seal and what it means for schools

At ClassDojo, everything starts with one question: Is this in the long-term best interest of kids?

That single question guides every product decision, every policy, and every update we make, including how we protect student data.

We’re proud to share a milestone that affirms that commitment: ClassDojo has earned the Common Sense Privacy Seal, a new gold standard in digital privacy protection developed by Common Sense Privacy. Fewer than 10% of companies evaluated earn this recognition, and we’re honored to be among them.

The Common Sense Privacy Seal helps schools and families identify edtech tools that meet the highest privacy standards.

But this isn’t just about a badge. It’s about trust and the work behind it.

Going beyond compliance

Privacy isn’t just a box we check — it’s foundational to our mission of giving every child an education they love. That’s why our privacy practices are designed not only to meet legal requirements, but to exceed them.

To earn the Common Sense Privacy Seal, we underwent a rigorous review process:

• A 200+ question rubric evaluating our data practices

• Ongoing consultations with privacy analysts

• Quarterly monitoring to ensure continued alignment with evolving standards

Every step of the way, we made sure our practices reflected the same care and intention we bring to our product experience. Because protecting students, families, and educators isn’t just important—it’s non-negotiable.

What we don’t do matters

People often ask us what sets ClassDojo apart. It’s not just what we do; it’s what we don’t do. Here are six invasive practices ClassDojo does not—and will never—engage in:

• No selling student data

• No third-party marketing

• No targeted advertising

• No cross-app tracking

• No commercial profiling

• No third-party tracking

We also don’t ask for unnecessary information. Students can use the platform with just initials or a nickname and an avatar—no email addresses, student IDs, or gender required.

Built for trust from the start

We’ve been working on privacy since the beginning, collaborating with the world’s leading experts to create clear, responsible policies. Our data deletion policy ensures:

• Feedback points auto-delete after one year

• Inactive student accounts are deleted after 12 months

• Data is stored securely, and all information is encrypted in transit

And because we believe privacy information should be accessible, our Privacy Center is written in plain English—no legal dictionary required.

Why it matters for districts

We know how much is on your plate. Choosing technology partners shouldn’t require a legal review team, and it shouldn’t raise questions about student safety.

The Common Sense Privacy Seal gives you peace of mind. It tells your families and teachers: this is a platform you can trust.

And the best part? ClassDojo for Districts is free. No contracts, no risk, no surprises. Just a safe, seamless way to connect your entire district community, from pre-K through high school.

“For over a decade, we’ve worked with the world’s leading privacy experts to build industry-leading policies,” said ClassDojo co-founder and CEO Sam Chaudhary. “We’re honored that tens of millions of teachers, kids, and families trust ClassDojo every day. Their trust means everything to us. We’ll always work as hard as we can to earn and keep it.”