Version 1.5. Last updated: October 7, 2026
A subprocessor is a third-party service provider that processes your information on our behalf so we can operate 4Thought101. The table below describes each type of provider we use, what it does, and what it receives. Each provider is bound by confidentiality obligations, may only use your information to perform services for us, and stores data in the United States. Schools and districts reviewing us can request the full list of providers. This page supplements our Privacy Policy.
| Type of provider | Purpose | Data processed |
|---|---|---|
| Database and sign-in | Stores your account and planning data, and handles sign-in and access control | Account and planning data you enter into the Service |
| Website and app hosting | Runs the Service and delivers its pages | Request traffic and technical logs (IP address, pages requested) |
| AI provider | Powers Ralph, Help, and the scholarship link reader | For Ralph, planning data limited to an explicit allow-list of fields; for Help, your question, the earlier turns of that Help conversation, and your account role and plan; for the scholarship link reader, the text of the page you paste. Not used to train models |
| Email delivery | Sends account, reminder, and program emails | Email address, email content, delivery events |
| Payments and billing | Takes payment and manages subscriptions | Email address, account ID, plan chosen, and the payment details you enter with the payment processor (we never see your card number) |
| Support and feedback | Organizes the support and feedback messages you send us | Your email address and the message you send |
| Error alerts | Tells our team when something in the Service breaks | Error messages and the page where an error happened. No names, email addresses or chat text |
Some parts of a page load straight from outside services: the map background and pin icons, and campus photos. Your browser contacts these services directly. They receive your IP address and what you are viewing, such as the map area or the school whose photo is shown, but none of your account data.
We update this page and its version number when we add a new type of provider or change what one receives. Questions? Email support@4thought101.com.