Privacy Policy

Tilt University  

Effective Date: June 7, 2026  

Last Updated: June 7, 2026

Tilt University ("we," "us," or "our") operates educational AI tools designed to help students develop real academic skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Our main tools include SmartEssay.AI and Smart-Reader.ai. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (tilt.university), our AI tools, or related services.

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

 1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our educational tools while respecting student privacy and promoting academic integrity.

 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password (hashed), and profile details when you create an account.

  • Student Work & Inputs: Essays, outlines, reading notes, answers to driving questions, vocabulary notes, graphic organizer content, and any text you enter into our AI tools (SmartEssay.AI, Smart-Reader.ai, etc.).

  • Usage & Progress Data: How you use the tools, time spent, features accessed, and learning progress.

  • Payment Information: Billing details when you purchase subscriptions or access to premium features. We do not store full payment card numbers.

 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address and general location

  • Cookies and analytics data (see Section 5)

  • Interaction data with our AI tools

 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:

  • Provide and operate our AI educational tools (generating outlines, extracting evidence, creating interactive reading sessions, etc.)

  • Help students build skills through structured scaffolding while keeping them in control of their final work

  • Improve our tools and develop new educational features

  • Personalize the learning experience

  • Communicate with you about your account, updates, or support

  • Ensure academic integrity and prevent misuse of the tools

  • Comply with legal obligations

Important: Student inputs (essays, notes, etc.) are processed by our AI to provide educational scaffolding. We do not use student work to train general AI models without explicit consent. Your writing belongs to you.

 3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information or student work.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate the platform (hosting, AI processing, analytics, payments)

  • School or district accounts (if your school purchases bulk licensing — we offer FERPA-compliant options)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

We may share aggregated, anonymized data for research or improvement purposes. This data cannot identify individual students.

 4. Student Data & Academic Integrity

We designed our tools to strengthen student thinking, not replace it. 

  • You retain full ownership of any writing, notes, or work you create using our tools.

  • We strongly encourage students to rewrite AI suggestions in their own voice, verify all sources, and follow their school’s academic integrity policies.

  • Submitting AI-generated content as your own without substantial original work may violate your school’s rules.

We may monitor usage patterns to detect potential misuse and protect the educational purpose of the platform.

 5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for essential site functionality, analytics, and to improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences using the banner that appears when you first visit our site.

 6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • Access the data we have about you

  • Request deletion of your account and data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Opt out of certain data uses

To exercise these rights, email us at nicole@tilt.university. We will respond within the time required by law.

Parents or guardians of students under 18 may also contact us regarding their child’s data.

 7. Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. Student work is retained only as long as needed to provide the service or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

 8. Children’s Privacy

Our tools are designed for students in middle school, high school, and college. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consnt. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

 9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our tools and practices evolve. We will notify users of material changes through the website or by email.

 10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Tilt University – Privacy Team  

Email: nicole@tilt.university

Website: https://tilt.university