LanguageBridge™ helps students learn. We don't sell data, track browsing, or create profiles. This policy explains exactly what we do and don't do with information.
We do NOT collect:
When schools purchase LanguageBridge:
LanguageBridge does not retain translation text. Microsoft Azure may retain limited transient logs strictly for abuse prevention, security, and service reliability under its enterprise privacy commitments, and does not use customer data to train its translation models.
Why we need clipboard permission:
Google Docs blocks normal text selection. When you copy text in Google Docs, we read it from your clipboard to translate it.
What we do NOT do:
Same as translation: text is sent to Azure Speech Services over encrypted HTTPS and synthesized audio is returned. LanguageBridge does not store the text or the audio. Audio is played in your browser and discarded.
We NEVER:
Used for:
What they get:
Selected text only (no student names/IDs)
Storage:
LanguageBridge does not store translation requests or audio. Microsoft Azure may keep short-lived operational logs for abuse prevention, security, and service reliability under its enterprise privacy commitments, and does not use customer data to train its translation models.
Privacy:
Microsoft Privacy PolicyMinimized breach exposure: Because LanguageBridge does not store student personally identifiable information or education records, the scope of any potential breach involving student data is structurally limited.
LanguageBridge is offered to schools as a classroom tool and may be used by students under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the FTC's COPPA Rule (16 CFR Part 312).
Data Minimization:
School Authorization (COPPA School Exception):
LanguageBridge is provided to K-12 schools and districts for use solely in a school-authorized educational context. Consistent with the FTC's longstanding guidance on COPPA and schools, the school or district may provide consent on behalf of parents for the limited collection of student information needed to deliver the service, in lieu of obtaining direct parental consent, when:
Schools and districts are responsible for providing required notices to parents and for managing parent opt-outs in accordance with their local policies and applicable law.
No Direct Marketing to Children:
LanguageBridge does not display advertising, market to students, or use any student information to contact a child directly.
Ohio Senate Bill 29, codified at Ohio Revised Code § 3319.325, governs how K-12 school districts and their technology providers may handle student data. LanguageBridge is designed to align with the requirements of ORC § 3319.325.
Our privacy-first architecture goes beyond the statutory minimum: LanguageBridge does not store educational records, does not track students, and does not collect student personally identifiable information.
| SB 29 Requirement | Status | How We Comply |
|---|---|---|
| Educational records protection | ✓ | No educational records stored; ephemeral processing only |
| No data selling/sharing | ✓ | Zero data selling; no third-party sharing for commercial purposes |
| Restricted employee access | ✓ | LanguageBridge employees have zero access to student data |
| FERPA alignment | ✓ | Uses FERPA-compliant Azure; collects no PII |
| No location tracking | ✓ | Extension does not request or use location permissions |
| No keystroke logging | ✓ | No monitoring of keystroke activity |
| No browsing history tracking | ✓ | Extension does not access or track browsing history |
| No passive monitoring | ✓ | Audio features on-demand only (student-initiated) |
| Breach notification (within 30 days) | ✓ | Written commitment to notify districts within 30 days of confirmed breach; 24/7 emergency contact |
| Data security measures | ✓ | HTTPS encryption, SOC 2 infrastructure, FERPA-compliant processing |
| Parent rights | ✓ | Transparent practices; opt-out available |
| Contract requirements | ✓ | SB 29-compliant contract language provided |
Overall Compliance: 12/12 (100%)
SB 29 prohibits certain monitoring activities unless specific conditions are met. LanguageBridge does NOT engage in any of these activities:
Consistent with Ohio Rev. Code § 3319.325 and our contractual obligations to school districts, LanguageBridge maintains a written security incident response plan and commits to the following:
Note: Because LanguageBridge does not store student PII or education records, the volume of student information potentially exposed by an incident affecting our systems is structurally limited. Districts remain responsible for breach response involving data they store in their own systems.
SB 29 guarantees certain rights to parents and students. Here's how LanguageBridge supports these rights:
Since we don't collect or store student data, there are no records to inspect. Parents can verify this through our transparent privacy practices.
Students can stop using LanguageBridge at any time by simply not activating the extension. Districts can also disable access through standard Chromebook management.
Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored preferences. No server-side student data exists to delete.
LanguageBridge provides SB 29-compliant contract language for Ohio school districts, including:
For Ohio Districts: Contact info@languagebridge.app to request our complete SB 29 compliance guide package, including contract addendum templates and parent notification letter templates.
LanguageBridge complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
No Education Records Created:
Legitimate Educational Interest:
Microsoft Azure as School Official:
Delete All Extension Data:
chrome://extensions/Clear Settings Only (Keep Extension):
To prevent settings from syncing across devices:
LanguageBridge is based in the United States. Microsoft Azure may process translation requests in data centers in multiple regions under its enterprise privacy and security commitments. Schools outside the U.S. should review their local data protection laws before deploying the service.
For school districts and institutions in the EU, UK, and other jurisdictions with GDPR-equivalent requirements, LanguageBridge will enter into a written Data Processing Agreement (DPA) covering the limited processing activities required to deliver the service, including standard contractual clauses where applicable. Districts can request a DPA at privacy@languagebridge.app.
We'll notify schools 30 days before changes. Updated policy posted at languagebridge.app/privacy.
Continued use = acceptance. Schools can cancel if they disagree with changes.
We commit to:
FERPA:
We act as "school official" with "legitimate educational interest" (34 CFR § 99.31(a)(1))
LanguageBridge Student Data Privacy Pledge
We make the following commitments to schools, students, and families:
Ohio Law Compliance:
As an Ohio-based company, we fully comply with:
Federal & Other State Laws:
We also comply with:
File a complaint:
U.S. Department of Education
Family Policy Compliance Office
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Website: studentprivacy.ed.gov
Privacy Questions:
privacy@languagebridge.app (2 business day response)General:
info@languagebridge.appSupport:
support@languagebridge.appCompany:
LanguageBridge, LLC
Northeast Ohio
What happens when I use LanguageBridge:
We don't:
Questions? Email privacy@languagebridge.app
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