Is Unifrog (AI tools) safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Unifrog (AI tools) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Unifrog (AI tools) train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - AI suppliers can't use data for their own purposes, including training, without Unifrog's agreement.

Where is Unifrog (AI tools) data stored?

Not stated in the supplier's published documents.

What age is Unifrog (AI tools) for?

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

Is there a safer alternative to Unifrog (AI tools)?

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

Unifrog (AI tools)

Unifrog Education Ltd · careers / applications · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Doesn’t say where data is stored
No school DPA found
5 of 6 key fields not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Not stated
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Careers
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Partial

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Staff and pupils

Unifrog · Amber
3 caution points (this tool: 4): 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.: Unifrog Education Ltd
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.unifrog.org
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: careers / applications
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes - students write statements and CVs

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.: no - AI suppliers can't use data for their own purposes, including training, without Unifrog's agreement
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://www.unifrog.org/privacy-policy
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.: holds personal statements and CVs; a DPIA is published
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: partial

Sources

unifrog.orghttps://www.unifrog.org/privacy-policy
unifrog.orghttps://www.unifrog.org/privacy-notice-student
unifrog.orghttps://www.unifrog.org/downloads/data-protection-impact-assessment.pdf

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Quick answers

Is Unifrog (AI tools) safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Unifrog (AI tools) Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller; Doesn’t say where data is stored; No school DPA found; 5 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Unifrog (AI tools) train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - AI suppliers can't use data for their own purposes, including training, without Unifrog's agreement.
Where is Unifrog (AI tools) data stored?: Not stated in the supplier's published documents.
What age is Unifrog (AI tools) for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Unifrog (AI tools)?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Unifrog (amber).

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