745 - 2nd Avenue East, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1L2 | Phone: 403-793-6700 | privacy@grasslands.ab.ca

We Will Write

Notification for the collection and disclosure of personal information

Dear Parent/Guardian/Independent Student,

Every year, at the beginning of the year, we notify you of the online applications we use as a division. In addition, this year, your child's teacher or school wants to use We Will Write.

What is We Will Write?
We Will Write helps students who struggle with confidence and engagement in writing by turning practice into short, interactive challenges with instant, strengths‑based feedback. Students write often without the discouraging “red pen,” and an anonymous, safe space gives everyone a fair chance to take risks, try new ideas, and focus on learning rather than status. The light element of competition makes writing feel like a shared adventure, while the discovery‑based approach builds a growth mindset so students see what works, grow their skills, and want to keep going. Compared to pen and paper, We Will Write uniquely offers immediate feedback, frequent low‑stakes practice, and inclusive participation that helps students enjoy writing and steadily improve.

📋 What Personal Information Does We Will Write Collect?

Based on the information we have, We Will Write may collect the following personal information about your child:

General Profile Personal Information

  • Platform Usage Analytics
  • School & Class Information

🎯 How is the personal information used?

Grasslands Public Schools Uses of Collected Personal Information

  • To provide this app as a core learning tool for your child (Education Act, Sec. 33(1)(a))
  • To communicate with parents, students, and staff (Education Act, Sec. 33(1)(c))

We Will Write Uses of Collected Personal Information

  • ⚠️To use AI to automatically make decisions or create content for the student
  • To allow you to download a copy of your data if requested
  • To provide the basic features of the app and make it work
  • To comply with a court order or subpoena
  • To improve the product by analyzing how people use it

🔒 How Personal Information is Protected

Based on available documentation, here's what we know about data protection for We Will Write:

Security Measures

Partial
Based on the documents, the most sensitive data appears to be student writing and classroom interactions. The vendor states data is encrypted at rest and daily backups support recovery. However, SOC 2 or ISO 27001 are not stated, and TLS details are unclear. Incident response and continuous monitoring are not described, so safeguards appear basic for education records.

Data Sharing Practices

Partial
The vendor states it does not sell or share personal information for commercial purposes. However, documentation mentions analytics cookies and subprocessors without naming providers or explaining purposes. This creates uncertainty about any third-party analytics use.

Policy Completeness

Partial
The documentation does not state how long student data is kept or what happens at contract end. Company legal details and security certifications are not provided. Documentation indicates data may be stored outside Canada, which means different privacy laws may apply. These gaps make it difficult for parents and schools to understand data handling practices.

Parent & Student Rights

Partial
In Alberta, the vendor's policy states a method for parents to access data through the school. It also states a process to correct information. However, the documentation does not state how long data is kept or the deletion method after expiry.

This assessment is based on the vendor's stated documentation. The school division continues to evaluate these practices.

Your Rights as a Parent

  • To opt out of the use of We Will Write for your student at any time
  • To request to see the information that is collected by We Will Write about your child
  • To ask for corrections to personal information in We Will Write if the information is incorrect
  • To request the deletion of any personal information that is held by We Will Write
  • To contact us or We Will Write with any privacy concerns. Contact information is listed below.

Questions, Concerns, or for Further Information?

School Division Contact:

Privacy Officer: Grasslands Public Schools

Email: privacy@grasslands.ab.ca

Phone: 403-793-6700

Address: 745 - 2nd Avenue East, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1L2

We Will Write Contact:

Privacy Contact: privacy@wewillwrite.com

Privacy Policy: https://wewillwrite.com/privacy.html

QR Code for full privacy review

To view the full privacy review

https://governance.grasslands.ab.ca/view/SYS-021

Document generated: June 10, 2026