Is Gamma safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Gamma Red for staff use (This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)) and Red for pupil use (This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Gamma train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: YES by default on individual plans (opt-out); Business/Enterprise excluded.

Where is Gamma data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Gamma for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to Gamma?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Beautiful.ai (amber).

Gamma

Gamma Tech, Inc. · presentations · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: Yes
Where data is stored: Not stated
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Presentations
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Partial

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Presentations) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

Staff and pupils

Beautiful.ai · Amber
4 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Gamma Tech, Inc.
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://gamma.app
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: presentations
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: not stated

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not stated
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: not stated
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: YES by default on individual plans (opt-out); Business/Enterprise excluded
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: not stated

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://gamma.app/privacy
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: not stated
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: not stated
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: partial - re-checked 23 Oct 2026; remaining fields not published or page blocked automated reading

Sources

help.gamma.apphttps://help.gamma.app/en/articles/12281928-does-gamma-use-my-content-to-train-its-ai-features
gamma.apphttps://gamma.app/terms

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Quick answers

Is Gamma safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Gamma Red for staff use (This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)) and Red for pupil use (This plan trains on what you type by default; only a per-user opt-out (business/education plans are listed separately)). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Gamma train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: YES by default on individual plans (opt-out); Business/Enterprise excluded.
Where is Gamma data stored?: Not stated in the supplier's published documents.
What age is Gamma for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Gamma?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Beautiful.ai (amber).

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