Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Revision Date: August 20, 2025
Our Commitment to Privacy
Discover Music: Discover Life, Inc. (“DMDL, Inc.”, “we” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, particularly children under the age of 13 (“children” or “students”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and secure information we receive through our website, https://dmdlinc.com (“Website”), and our supplemental educational services for elementary schools (“Services”).
Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- From School Administrators: We may collect contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number) from school administrators who access our Website or engage with our Services.
- From Students: We do not collect any personal information directly from students. All student information is obtained and managed by the respective school, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Student Information:
- Academic Data: We may receive academic data from schools, such as standardized test scores, classroom performance data, and progress reports, to personalize our Services for individual students. We obtain this data in accordance with FERPA guidelines and parental consent requirements.
- Engagement Data: We may collect information about how students interact with our Services, such as time spent on activities, completed lessons, and areas of difficulty. This information is used to improve our Services and tailor them to individual student needs.
Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-personal information, such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and geographic location, to help us operate and improve our Services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide and improve our Services
- Personalize learning experiences for students
- Communicate with school administrators about student progress
- Analyze data to understand how our Services are being used
- Improve the security and safety of our Website and Services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We will not share or disclose personal information with any third parties except to comply with State of Illinois and/or Federal Laws and Regulations.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include the use of encryption, firewalls, and secure servers.
Your Choices and Rights
All requests regarding student information should be directed to the respective school’s administration. They are responsible for managing student data in accordance with FERPA guidelines and obtaining appropriate parental consent. DMDL, Inc.
SMS Terms of Use
By “Opting In” to or using SMS (“Text Message Service”) messaging from DMDL, Inc, you accept these Terms & Conditions. “Opting In,” “Opt In,” and “Opt-In” refer to requesting, joining, agreeing to, enrolling in, signing up for, acknowledging, responding to, or otherwise consenting to receive one or more text messages. “Text Message Service” includes any arrangement or situation in which we send one or more messages addressed to your mobile phone number, including text messages (such as SMS, MMS, or successor protocols or technologies).
Frequency of Text Messages
This Text Messaging Service is for conversational person-to-person communication between you and our employees. We may send you an initial message providing details about the service. After that, the number of text messages you receive will vary depending on how you use our services and whether you take steps to generate more text messages from us (such as by sending a HELP request).
You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To stop receiving messages from us, simply reply STOP to any message you receive. You will receive a final confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed. You may also contact us directly at contact [at] dmdlinc.com to request to be unsubscribed.
Costs of Text Messages
We do not charge you for the messages you send and receive via this text message service. But message and data rates may apply, so depending on your plan with your wireless or other applicable provider, you may be charged by your carrier or other applicable provider.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at +1 (312) 573-8930.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and subject to the Discover Music: Discover Life, Inc. Terms & Conditions.