Learn about Wayground’s dedication to make learning an engaging, inclusive, and accessible endeavor and how Common Sense Privacy’s Seal Program elevated their commitment to student data protection. 

This article is part of a series spotlighting the initial recipients of the Common Sense Privacy Seal (CSP). These articles describe how companies are investing in privacy, the rigorous standards products must meet to earn the CSP Seal, and what earning it means for their customers.

Learning Through Engagement

Research has found that gamification in education significantly improves student learning outcomes, especially in short term activities. Wayground is an interactive, gamified learning platform centered on building quizzes to assess student learning and is used by teachers in 86% of U.S. schools. The platform serves 50M+ people, in 150+ countries answering 50M+ questions a day. 

Protecting student privacy isn’t just about compliance — it’s about earning the trust of educators, students, and parents. Prior to working with Common Sense Privacy, Wayground’s commitment to strong privacy practices were already well underway. The company never sells student data or uses it for advertising, limits data collection to only what’s necessary for learning experiences, and offers clear controls for teachers and schools to manage their data. Additional key privacy principles Wayground follows are: 

  • Strict Data Minimization: Only essential student data is collected to power the platform, avoiding unnecessary personal details. 
  • Strong Technical Security: Backed up by internationally recognized ISO compliance standards. 
  • Transparency & Control: Educators and schools have full control over their data, including the ability to delete it anytime. 
  • A guiding principle for the company is “Privacy by design” that is embedded in the product, not an afterthought.

Ultimately, the goal is to create a safe, distraction-free environment where students can focus on learning rather than worrying about their data. Common Sense Privacy’s high privacy rating of 92, is a testament to Wayground’s proactive approach to data privacy.

Earning the Common Sense Privacy Seal

“Determining which privacy regulations even applied to us can be complex and time-consuming, especially as these laws keep changing,” said Ankit Gupta, CEO of Wayground. “Working together was a smooth, insightful, and incredibly helpful process. For any EdTech company that wants to build trust, reduce legal risk, and improve transparency, Common Sense Privacy is a game-changer.” 

Writing a comprehensive privacy policy that meets global regulations and is also easy to understand for teachers, students, and parents is one of the biggest challenges. Staying ahead of constantly evolving privacy laws and best practices requires ongoing adjustments to policies and internal processes. As part of the Common Sense Privacy Seal Program, Wayground completed a comprehensive evaluation using a 200+ question rubric, engaged directly with our privacy analysts, and has committed to regular policy updates and monitoring to maintain their status as privacy leaders. The rubric is mapped to current regulations and helps companies identify privacy practices that apply to their business. The Common Sense Dashboard identifies potential gaps to relevant laws, provides actionable feedback and helps companies stay current as new laws are introduced. The biggest benefits Wayground saw from the Common Sense Seal Program includes:   

  • Fast-Track to Confidence: Internal teams no longer have to spend hours manually tracking privacy law updates. 
  • Keeping Up to Date: Structured guidance on evolving laws leaves no room for gaps in updating privacy policies.
  • Strengthened Transparency: Recommendations help to refine privacy policies that ensure that language that is both compliant and easy for educators, parents, and students to understand. 
  • Competitive Advantage: Schools and districts trust the platform more as a result of our strong privacy stance.

Keeping Up with the Latest Changes in Privacy Laws

“Privacy is a huge differentiator in EdTech,” said Daphne Li, CEO of Common Sense Privacy, “Schools and districts want trusted platforms that prioritize data privacy and we’re proud that the Common Sense Privacy Seal signals that the highest standards have been met.” 

Wayground will continue to use Common Sense Privacy’s insights, dashboard tools, and benchmarking data to stay ahead of new laws and regulations. Privacy laws aren’t static and policies need to evolve alongside industry standards. A strong privacy practice is non-negotiable and Wayground found that partnering with Common Sense Privacy makes it easier, faster, and more effective to stay up to date. 

This article is part of a series spotlighting the initial recipients of the Common Sense Privacy Seal (CSP) and how these companies are investing in privacy. Read more from CSP Seal Recipient, MagicSchool.