1. The admin model
Every organization on Share-a-thon has a designated adult administrator. Admins create the organization, invite students, and approve every public-facing piece of content (photos, written stories, media) before it goes live. Students cannot publish on their own.
2. Information from students under 13
If a student under 13 is invited, we collect only the minimum needed (first name, school email) and only with admin authorization. The admin is responsible for verifying parental consent under their school or program's policies.
3. No public PII
We never publish a student's last name, address, phone number, school location pinpoint, or other identifying details on public campaign pages. Donors see first name only.
4. Parental rights
Parents may review, change, or request deletion of their child's information at any time by emailing privacy@shareathon.com. We will verify identity and respond within 30 days.
5. No advertising or tracking
We do not show ads, do not use third-party advertising trackers, and do not sell student data. Period.
6. Moderation
All student-submitted share requests are reviewed by an AI moderation pass and a human sponsor before they appear publicly. Sponsors can revoke a share at any time.
7. Reporting concerns
If you see content that concerns you, email safety@shareathon.com. We respond within one business day.
8. Compliance
Share-a-thon is built to be COPPA-aware and FERPA-aware. We work with schools and districts to align with their specific data-handling policies.