Is Marksy Safe?
Your complete guide to privacy, data security, and academic integrity when using Marksy
The Quick Answer
Your work is NOT used to train AI models - Marksy uses OpenRouter with selected models and providers that do not train on your inputs
Your work will NOT be flagged as AI-generated - AI detectors can't tell that an AI read your work
Using Marksy is NOT academic dishonesty - It's feedback, just like getting help from a teacher or tutor
Your data is private and secure - Only you can access your files, delete them anytime
Data Privacy: Is My Work Used for AI Training?
No. Marksy does not send your work to AI providers that use student submissions for training.
When you upload an essay, IA, or oral transcript, the AI model reads it to produce feedback for you. That is different from training a model. Training would mean adding your work to a dataset so a future AI could learn from it. Marksy is set up so that does not happen.
OpenRouter + selected no-training models:
- Your work is used to generate your feedback, not to teach future AI models
- OpenRouter lets services avoid providers that may train on or collect user inputs
- Marksy uses selected model routes with no-training data policies
- OpenRouter does not store prompts or responses by default unless logging is explicitly enabled
In student terms: your submitted work is treated like a document handed to a tutor for comments. It is read for that feedback session; it is not added to an AI training textbook.
Will My Work Be Flagged as AI-Generated?
No. AI detectors cannot tell that an AI has "read" your work.
AI detection tools (like TurnItIn, GPTZero, or Copyleaks) analyze the statistical patterns in your writing using perplexity analysis. They don't cross-reference your work against a database of AI-processed documents.
Important:
When you submit your work to Marksy, your original work remains unchanged. The perplexity of your writing doesn't change just because an AI read it. It's like emailing your essay to a friend for feedback - that doesn't make your essay look like your friend wrote it.
Is Using Marksy Academic Dishonesty?
No. Using Marksy is NOT cheating.
Marksy is a feedback tool, not a writing tool. Consider these perfectly acceptable IB practices:
| Traditional Resource | How Marksy Is Similar |
|---|---|
| Teacher feedback on your work | Marksy reviews against IB criteria |
| Peer review from classmates | Marksy provides structured comments |
| IB study guides | Marksy explains criterion requirements |
| Private tutors grading practice work | Marksy grades your practice work |
What Marksy Does:
- Reads your work that you already wrote
- Analyzes it against official IB criteria
- Provides feedback on strengths and areas for improvement
- Suggests how you might improve based on rubric requirements
What Marksy Does NOT Do:
- Write your work for you
- Generate content that you can copy-paste
- Make changes to your document
- Complete assignments on your behalf
Your Data, Your Control
🔒 Encrypted & Secure
All data is encrypted using industry-standard security protocols
👤 Private to You
Only you can access your files and grading history
🗑️ Delete Anytime
Remove any grading run from your history whenever you want
🔗 Optional Sharing
Share specific results via private link if you choose
Access your grading history anytime:
- Review past feedback and track your improvement
- Compare different drafts side by side
- Share results with teachers or peers when needed
Common Myths Debunked
Myth: "AI companies own anything you input"
Reality: Uploading work for feedback does not transfer ownership. Your essay, IA, or oral notes remain your intellectual property.
Myth: "If you use AI tools, everything will be flagged later"
Reality: AI detectors can only detect if the writing style matches AI-generated patterns. Since you wrote your work, it will have your human writing patterns.
Myth: "Your essay will end up in AI training data"
Reality: Marksy uses OpenRouter with selected no-training model routes, so your submission is used for feedback and not included in model-training datasets.
Myth: "Schools can detect if you've used Marksy"
Reality: There is no technological way for schools to detect that you received feedback from Marksy, just as they cannot detect if you received feedback from a private tutor or friend.
Best Practices for Using Marksy Responsibly
Use It for Feedback, Not Replacement
Combine Marksy feedback with teacher input and official IB resources
Maintain Authenticity
Ensure all work you submit is your own original writing and research
Be Transparent (If Required)
If your school has policies about AI tools, follow them and be open about your use of resources
Understand the Feedback
Read and understand why Marksy gave certain feedback rather than blindly following suggestions
Ready to Experience Safe, Private AI Grading?
Your work remains yours, your privacy is protected, and your academic integrity is maintained.