Every Student Remembered.
Privacy & Student Data
Who can see photos, how student information is protected, and FERPA and COPPA questions.
Who can see photos?
Only the advisors of your school. Photos are kept in private storage and nothing is ever made public. Families who upload cannot see other families’ photos or anyone else’s students. The founder doesn’t view your photos or records, except to fix a problem your school reports. The Yearbook App staff follow the same rule.
Who approves uploads?
You do. Every family and staff upload waits privately until an advisor at your school reviews it.
Is The Yearbook App FERPA and COPPA compliant?
The Yearbook App is built to support schools that follow FERPA and COPPA. Your school stays responsible for its own photo-release and student-records policies. The app acts on your school’s behalf, uses student information only for your school’s purposes, and is not meant for children under 13. Students do not create accounts.
Do you sign district data agreements?
We're happy to review and sign your district's data privacy agreement. Email support@theyearbookapp.com.
Do you sell or share student data?
No. Student information is never sold or used for advertising.
If something isn’t working
- My district wants a data agreement.
- We're happy to review and sign your district's data privacy agreement. Email support@theyearbookapp.com. Before adding real student names, check that your school’s or district’s policies allow it.
- A family wants a photo removed.
- Open the photo and delete it, or set it aside in review. It is removed from your school’s space.
Related pages
- Family Upload — How families and staff can send photos, privately and with your review.
- End of the School Year — What happens to your photos and records when the year ends, and how to take everything with you.
- Getting Started — A first look at The Yearbook App and the steps to begin.