MASK NextGen

Privacy & Trust

MASK NextGen Privacy & Trust Statement

MASK NextGen (“MASK”) is an AI-powered, gamified digital safety platform operated by NextGen Shield Inc. and designed exclusively for K–12 educational use.

We are committed to transparency, student protection, and responsible AI practices.

Data Privacy Practices

Data Minimization

MASK collects only the information necessary to deliver educational services, including:

  • Student first name or pseudonym
  • Grade level
  • School affiliation
  • Lesson progress and knowledge check responses
  • Badge and learning progression
  • Basic technical data for security (IP, browser type)

We do not collect:

  • Personal social media credentials
  • Personal browsing history
  • Location tracking beyond basic security logs
  • Biometric data

No Data Monetization

MASK does not:

  • Sell student data
  • Use data for targeted advertising
  • Build behavioral marketing profiles
  • Share student information with advertisers

All student data is used strictly for educational purposes.

AI Transparency & Responsible AI Use

MASK incorporates AI-driven adaptive learning features.

We commit to:

  • Clearly disclosing where AI is used (adaptive progression, learning personalization, analytics)
  • Ensuring AI is used only to support educational outcomes
  • Avoiding automated high-stakes decision-making
  • Not using student data to train external commercial AI models
  • Providing human oversight through teacher dashboards

AI-generated insights are educational indicators, not psychological or diagnostic assessments.

Security Practices

MASK implements industry-standard safeguards including:

  • Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+)
  • Encryption at rest
  • Role-based access controls
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Regular system monitoring and vulnerability management
  • Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

We follow secure development and data protection best practices appropriate for K–12 environments.

Compliance Framework

MASK is designed to align with:

  • COPPA
  • FERPA
  • CCPA / CPRA (California)
  • Applicable state student privacy laws
  • GDPR-aligned international deployments (where applicable)

Schools act as the authorized consent provider when MASK is deployed in district environments.

Accessibility Commitment

MASK is committed to inclusive design and continuous improvement toward:

  • WCAG accessibility standards
  • Clear navigation and readable content
  • Age-appropriate user interfaces
  • Equitable access across devices

We welcome district accessibility reviews and feedback.

Parent & Student Rights

Parents and eligible students may:

  • Request access to personal data
  • Request correction of inaccuracies
  • Request deletion (through their school)

Requests should be directed to the student’s school administration.

Transparency & Contact

We believe trust is foundational to digital safety education.

For privacy, AI transparency, or security questions:

NextGen Shield Inc.

Privacy & Trust Office

privacy@masknextgen.com

masknextgen.com

Our Promise

MASK is built to empower students, not exploit their data.

We prioritize safety, transparency, responsible AI, and educational integrity in everything we do.

MASK NextGen