Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 25, 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026

Ready Player Math ("we," "us," or "the Service") is a web-based math learning platform built for classroom use. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices students, parents, and teachers have.

1. Who we are

Ready Player Math is operated by Zachary Berman and Bradley Bentz ("the Operator"). You can reach us at contact@readyplayermath.com.

Independent operation. Ready Player Math is an independent personal project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated on behalf of Wachusett Regional School District, any other school, school district, or educational institution. Use of Ready Player Math by any teacher, student, or school is voluntary. Nothing about the Service creates a relationship between the Operator and any user's school, district, or employer.

2. Information we collect

We collect only what we need to run the Service.

Account information

• Display name or username
• Email address (for account login and password recovery)
• Class or session code (when joining a teacher's class)

Gameplay and learning data

• Answers submitted to math questions
• Scores, points, streaks, and progress
• Game session history (which games played, when, with which class)
• Topic-level mastery / progress data

Technical information

• Basic device and browser information (e.g., browser type, screen size) needed to render the site
• IP address (used transiently for connection and abuse prevention; not stored long-term as part of the learning record)
• Cookies and browser local storage used to keep you signed in and remember preferences

We do not collect

• Social Security numbers
• Financial or payment information (the Service is free)
• Precise geolocation
• Biometric data
• Behavioral advertising data

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the core learning experience (serve questions, track answers, award points)
• Let teachers see how their students are progressing
• Let students review their own progress and leaderboards within their class
• Keep accounts secure and prevent abuse
• Fix bugs and improve the Service

We do not use student information for advertising, do not sell student information, and do not share it with third parties except as described in Section 5.

4. Children's privacy (COPPA & student-directed services)

Current scope. As of the effective date, Ready Player Math is offered primarily to high-school students (typically 14+).

Planned expansion. We intend to make the Service available to middle and elementary school students, some of whom will be under 13. Once that rollout begins, accounts for students under 13 will only be created with school authorization, under the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") school-authorization model. Specifically:

• A school or teacher will create class accounts on behalf of students and may consent to data collection on behalf of parents for educational purposes.
• The Service will only collect the information needed for the educational activity described in this policy.
• Schools and parents may request to review, correct, or delete a child's personal information at any time by contacting us at contact@readyplayermath.com.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information without proper school authorization, contact us at contact@readyplayermath.com and we will delete the information.

5. How information is shared

We share information only in limited ways:

With teachers and schools

A student's gameplay and progress data is visible to the teacher who owns the class or session that student is part of.

With service providers

We use trusted third-party vendors to run the Service. Each vendor receives only the data needed to perform its function:

• Supabase — database and authentication
• Vercel — frontend hosting
• Railway — backend hosting

These vendors are contractually obligated to protect the data and use it only to provide their service to us.

For legal reasons

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of users or the public.

We do not sell personal information. We do not share it with advertisers or data brokers.

6. Data retention

• Active accounts: We keep account information and learning data for as long as the account is active.
• Inactive accounts: Accounts that have not been used in 12 months may be deleted along with their associated data.
• Class session data: Per-session gameplay records may be retained for the school year and then archived or deleted.
• On request: A student, parent, or school may request deletion at any time (see Section 8).

7. Security

We use standard industry practices to protect data, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for all traffic
• Encrypted storage and authentication via Supabase
• Access controls limiting who can view student data

No system is 100% secure. If we become aware of a security incident affecting personal information, we will notify affected users and schools as required by applicable law.

8. Your rights and choices

Students, parents, and schools may:

• Access the personal information we hold about a student
• Correct information that is inaccurate
• Delete an account and its associated data
• Withdraw consent for continued use of the Service

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@readyplayermath.com from the account's email address (or, for parents/schools, with information identifying the student).

9. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

• Keep you signed in across page loads
• Remember preferences (e.g., game settings, display options)
• Maintain session state during class games

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the Service evolves. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and, if you have an account, notify you by email or in-app notice before the change takes effect.

11. Contact us

Questions, requests, or concerns:
contact@readyplayermath.com
Zachary Berman and Bradley Bentz