Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Nigel Integrity, operated by Avance Financial LLC, provides evidence-based integrity monitoring for remote assessments.

What We Collect During Proctored Sessions

• Video from the student's webcam (and 360-degree camera if configured)
• Active tab information during the assessment
• AI-generated flags with timestamps and visual evidence
• Session metadata (start time, end time, assessment ID)

What We Never Collect or Analyze

• Keystroke patterns or typing behavior
• Facial expressions, emotions, or stress indicators
• Eye tracking or gaze direction
• Browser history or content of non-active tabs
• Audio for behavioral analysis purposes
• Any data from the student's device outside the assessment context

How We Use Data

• To provide real-time and post-session evidence for human review
• To generate AI-based flags for reviewer consideration
• To support the appeals and adjudication process
• We never use assessment data for advertising, profiling, or sale to third parties

FERPA Compliance

• Nigel Integrity operates under the FERPA school official exception
• The institution is the data controller
• We process student education records solely on behalf of and under the direction of the institution
• We do not disclose student information to third parties except as directed by the institution or required by law

Data Security

• All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Role-based access controls
• Regular security assessments

Data Retention

• Retention periods are configured by the institution
• Institutions may request deletion of all session data at any time
• Upon request, data is deleted within 30 days

Student Rights

• Students may view any flags associated with their sessions
• Students may contest flags through the built-in appeals process
• Students may request information about data retention from their institution
• For questions about how your institution uses Nigel Integrity, contact your institution's testing or academic integrity office

Children's Privacy

• Some assessment participants may be under 18
• We collect only the minimum data necessary for integrity monitoring
• Parental or guardian consent is obtained through the institution's enrollment process

Changes to This Policy

• We will update this page when the policy changes
• Material changes will be communicated to institutional partners

Contact

Avance Financial LLC

Email: ryan@avance-financial.com

For data protection inquiries, contact your institution or email us directly.