To provide high-quality grading and feedback, CoGrader uses trusted third-party AI models. Here's how that works and what it means for data privacy:
Our AI Partners
CoGrader currently uses the following third-party AI models to support its grading engine:
OpenAI OpCo, LLC
Primary AI partner for grading functionality
Uses OpenAI's GPT models for content analysis and feedback generation
Google LLC
AI models for enhanced grading capabilities
Anthropic, PBC
AI safety and research company providing Claude AI models
Additional AI capabilities for enhanced grading features
Microsoft Corporation
Azure OpenAI Service for enterprise-grade AI model hosting
Data Sharing and Privacy Protection
We share only anonymized information with our AI model providers, including:
Assignment questions
Rubric criteria
Student answers
Important Privacy Safeguards:
We do not send any personal identifying information to AI model providers
All data shared with AI partners is stripped of names, IDs, and personal identifiers
Data is used solely to generate feedback and scores, never for advertising, profiling, or unrelated purposes
AI model providers are contractually required to maintain the security and confidentiality of data
What about data privacy?
We take data privacy seriously and follow these protections:
FERPA Compliance: All educational records are handled in accordance with FERPA guidelines
COPPA Considerations: Appropriate safeguards for users under 13 through school-based consent mechanisms
Enterprise-Grade Security: Industry-standard encryption, access controls, and monitoring
No Cross-Training: Your data is not used to train AI models for other customers or purposes
Contractual Protections: All AI model providers are bound by strict data processing agreements
We may share aggregated, anonymized data for research or statistical purposes, but that data cannot be traced back to any individual.
If you have specific questions about how your data is handled, feel free to contact us at privacy@cograder.com or read our full Privacy Policy.