Wolfram Alpha
Not Approved
Why this application is not approved: Not approved following a district privacy compliance review: the vendor's terms directly conflict with Florida Statute 1006.1494, PPRA, COPPA. Florida Statute 1006.1494: The policy indicates the use of targeted advertising, which is prohibited based on covered student information under FS1006. While an opt-out is mentioned, the practice itself creates a direct conflict in a K-12 student context. PPRA: The policy states they may 'notify you of other offers or Services that may be of interest' if an email is provided, and mentions 'targeted (or "interest-based") advertising,' which constitutes marketing and is prohibited for student personal information under PPRA. COPPA: The policy explicitly states that Wolfram's Services are "not directed at children under 13" and they "do not knowingly collect PI from children under 13." This places the burden of COPPA compliance entirely on the school if the service is used by children under 13. Furthermore, the policy mentions 'targeted (or "interest-based") advertising', which is prohibited under COPPA for children, creating a direct conflict for school use with under-13 students.
About this application
Wolfram|Alpha is an engine for computing answers and providing knowledge using breakthrough algorithms, a curated knowledgebase, and AI technology. It assists students and educators by offering step-by-step solutions, calculations, and data visualizations across mathematics, science, and other subjects. This platform serves as a powerful instructional tool to enhance STEM education and natural language inquiry.
Information this application may collect
No data-sharing agreement is on file for this application.
For the vendor's own description, see its privacy policy (opens in new tab) and terms of service (opens in new tab) .