ClassDojo has earned the Common Sense Privacy Seal in recognition of its strong and sustained commitment to protecting student and educator data. As part of a small group of education technology providers that meet the highest privacy expectations, ClassDojo has demonstrated practices that go beyond simple regulatory compliance to prioritize the safety and trust of classrooms, families, and school districts.
In an era when privacy concerns are widespread, parents and educators need clear assurance that the digital tools used in schools place student safety first. The Common Sense Privacy Seal was designed to help consumers quickly identify companies that adhere to robust privacy standards. ClassDojo’s designation indicates the company has adopted industry-leading safeguards and transparent policies to limit unnecessary data use and protect sensitive information.
Earning the Common Sense Privacy Seal required a careful and detailed review. ClassDojo completed a privacy assessment driven by a 200+ question rubric, participated in direct consultations with privacy analysts, and agreed to ongoing quarterly monitoring to ensure continued alignment with best practices as they evolve. This thorough evaluation reflects ClassDojo’s long-term investment in privacy, security, and independent oversight.
ClassDojo’s policies explicitly prohibit invasive practices that can compromise student privacy. The platform forbids data sales, third-party marketing, targeted advertising, third-party tracking, cross-app tracking, and commercial profiling. These commitments are reinforced by adherence to important legal and industry standards: ClassDojo is compliant with COPPA, holds the iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor recognition, and maintains FERPA certification. The company was also an early signatory of the Student Privacy Pledge, agreeing to a set of principles aimed at safeguarding student information.
“Companies like ClassDojo set the standard for how EdTech should handle student data,” said Daphne Li, CEO of Common Sense Privacy. “By exceeding compliance and embracing best-in-class privacy measures, ClassDojo demonstrates that protecting student information is a top priority.”
The Common Sense Privacy Seal is awarded to a selective portion of evaluated companies—fewer than one in ten—making it a meaningful indicator of excellence. This recognition highlights ClassDojo’s proactive approach to data protection and its commitment to preventing misuse of sensitive student information. For school leaders, teachers, and families, the seal signals a platform designed with privacy-centered choices and transparent practices.
Co-Founder and CEO of ClassDojo Sam Chaudhary emphasized the company’s guiding principle: “ClassDojo has one simple guiding principle: to always act in the long-term best interest of kids. That’s why, for us, privacy isn’t a feature—it’s foundational to our mission and our work. For over a decade, we’ve worked with the world’s leading privacy experts to build our industry-leading privacy policies. Earning the Common Sense Privacy Seal is powerful validation of that commitment. We’re honored that tens of millions of teachers, kids and families trust ClassDojo to help build close-knit classroom communities. Their trust means everything to us. We’ll always work as hard as we can to earn and keep it.”
Beyond the privacy recognition, ClassDojo continues to focus on building safe, engaging learning environments where teachers, students, and families can communicate and share classroom moments. The company’s core app is widely used as a communication platform that lets educators share photos, videos, messages, and classroom activities while keeping student safety and privacy at the center of product design.
ClassDojo serves a global community of users, including more than 45 million children in over 180 countries, and the organization has been recognized by major publications and communities for its innovation. These acknowledgments reflect ClassDojo’s sustained focus on creating useful classroom tools that are also mindful of privacy and trust.
For details about ClassDojo’s privacy practices, including how the company protects data and the specific safeguards it maintains, see ClassDojo’s privacy page at classdojo.com/privacy. This resource outlines the company’s commitments, data handling practices, and the protections in place to support safe use in classrooms and homes.
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ClassDojo’s mission is to give every child on earth an education they love. Its flagship app connects teachers, families, and students to support positive classroom experiences, communication, and learning activities. With student safety and privacy central to its design and policies, ClassDojo aims to foster trusting, close-knit classroom communities around the world.