HelloClass provides real‑time transcription and translation of classroom instruction so students can follow along in their preferred language.
This notice explains what data is processed and how it’s used during a classroom session.
What We Process
- Teacher: Chosen display name; speech audio accessed by the browser (with your permission); recognized text.
- Students: Chosen display name and preferred language.
- Technical: Session cookies for teacher login, room ID, and basic connection logs (e.g., IP, timestamps).
How It Works
- Speech recognition (in browser): Your browser may send audio to its speech service (e.g., Chrome Web Speech) to create text, governed by your browser provider’s privacy policy.
- Translation (server): Recognized text is sent to our server and translated by a third‑party provider (e.g., Google Translate) solely to return translations.
- Delivery: Original text and translations are broadcast to everyone connected in the same room.
Visibility
Everyone in the same room can see the teacher’s recognized text and translations. Use first names or aliases and avoid sharing personal or sensitive information.
Storage & Retention
- No persistent transcript storage. Messages and rosters live in server memory during the session and are cleared when the room closes or after inactivity.
- Operational logs may include limited technical details and short snippets for diagnostics. Hosting provider access logs may be retained per their policy.
Cookies & Sessions
Teacher login uses a session cookie; an optional “remember me” cookie can keep you signed in. No tracking cookies are used for students.
Security
Data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/WSS). Audio is not stored on our servers; audio access is handled by the browser for speech recognition.
Students & Classrooms
This tool is for instructional use. Teachers should avoid saying or typing sensitive student information. Students should avoid sharing personal data.