Make Informed Decisions About Your Digital Tools

ClickWise provides transparent, evidence-based evaluations of AI tools, homework platforms, and online resources students use every day.

Why ClickWise?

Students use digital tools daily without understanding privacy, security, and academic integrity implications.

  • ✓ Transparent framework
  • ✓ 40+ tools evaluated
  • ✓ Evidence-based ratings

5 Evaluation Criteria

Data Collection
Data Protection
3rd-Party Sharing
Legal Compliance
Academic Integrity
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Start Making Smarter Choices

Explore our framework and tool database to protect your privacy and academic integrity.

Our Evaluation Framework

Every tool assessed using five concrete criteria. Transparent. Reproducible. Evidence-based.

How We Evaluate Tools

Our framework directly impacts student privacy, security, and academic success.

1. Data Collection

How much personal information does the tool require? Can you use it without creating an account?

LOW RISK

Asks for minimal personal info. User can access features anonymously or with basic account.

MEDIUM RISK

Requires basic account (name, email). May ask for age/grade. Some tracking of usage patterns.

HIGH RISK

Excessive requests for personal info. Requires full profile for basic use. Aggressive data harvesting.

2. Data Protection & Encryption

Does the site use HTTPS? Is there a clear privacy policy? Have they had data breaches?

LOW RISK

Clear, transparent privacy policy. Uses HTTPS. Encrypts data in transit. 3rd party security audits available.

MEDIUM RISK

Has privacy policy but it's complex/unclear. Uses HTTPS. Limited 3rd party audits.

HIGH RISK

No clear privacy policy. No HTTPS. Data transmitted unencrypted. Data breaches in history.

3. Third-Party Data Sharing

Do they sell your data? Who are their 'partners'? Can you opt-out of tracking?

LOW RISK

Explicitly states they DO NOT sell data. No ads or minimal, non-invasive ads. No tracking pixels.

MEDIUM RISK

Unclear about data sharing. May share with 'trusted partners.' Ads present but not excessive.

HIGH RISK

Openly sells data to advertisers. Aggressive ad networks. Heavy tracking. No opt-out.

4. Legal Compliance (COPPA, FERPA, etc.)

Is it COPPA-compliant (safe for under 13)? Is it FERPA-compliant (protects student records)?

LOW RISK

Explicitly complies with COPPA and FERPA. Privacy-by-design. Age-appropriate safety features.

MEDIUM RISK

States compliance but not well-documented. May only partially follow COPPA/FERPA.

HIGH RISK

No mention of COPPA/FERPA compliance. Violates student privacy laws. No age-appropriate safeguards.

5. Academic Integrity Design

Does it teach you or just give answers? Is it designed for learning or shortcuts?

LOW RISK

Designed to TEACH concepts. Guides you to answers (Socratic method). Encourages learning over shortcuts.

MEDIUM RISK

Mix of learning tools and potential shortcuts. Could enable cheating if misused.

HIGH RISK

Designed primarily for plagiarism/cheating. Direct essay writing, answer copying. No learning value.

Overall Risk Rating Scale

Low Risk

Safe to use. Transparent privacy practices. Designed for learning.

Medium Risk

Use with caution. Review privacy settings. Follow school guidelines.

High Risk

Avoid if possible. Privacy violations, cheating facilitation, or security issues.

Tool Database

Evaluated tools with verified privacy policies and specific website names.

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Digital Literacy Guides

Learn how to stay safe, protect your privacy, and make informed decisions about digital tools.

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About ClickWise

A student-led project dedicated to digital literacy and transparent tool evaluation.

Sanjoli Chattopadhyay

Sanjoli Chattopadhyay

Founder, ClickWise

Hi there! My name is Sanjoli Chattopadhyay, and I'm a high school student in Silicon Valley with a strong interest in computer science, AI, and cybersecurity. I enjoy creating technical projects, writing about science and technology, and tackling problems I notice around me. I like turning ideas into practical tools and technology that can help solve real-world challenges. If you're interested in my work (or just want to chat) I'm always happy to connect!

The Mission

ClickWise exists to help students make informed decisions about the digital tools they use every day. We believe transparency around data privacy, security, and academic integrity should be accessible to everyone, not buried in legal jargon.

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