1. Introduction

Welcome to StanfordBinetTest.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Take an IQ test
  • Purchase a report
  • Contact us for support

This information may include:

  • Name and email address
  • Billing and payment information
  • Test results and scores
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device:

  • IP address and location data (for geo-targeted consent management)
  • Browser type, version, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
  • Referring website and search terms
  • Test performance metrics and completion rates
  • Ad impressions and estimated revenue data

2.3 Analytics and Performance Data

We collect detailed analytics to improve our services, including:

  • Test selection and completion rates
  • Question response times and patterns
  • Score distributions and ranges
  • Purchase funnel progression
  • User engagement metrics (scroll depth, clicks, time on page)
  • Technical performance data (page load times, errors)
  • Ad performance and viewability metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To Provide Services

Process your IQ tests, generate reports, and deliver purchased products.

To Ensure Security

Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and maintain service integrity.

To Communicate

Send test results, receipts, support responses, and service updates.

To Improve Services

Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.

To Display Personalized Ads

Show relevant advertisements through Google AdSense based on your interests and browsing behavior.

To Track Analytics

Monitor test performance, user engagement, and conversion metrics through Google Analytics 4.

4. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

SSL encryption for all data transmission
Secure servers with regular security audits
Access controls and authentication
Data anonymization where possible

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business:
    • Payment processors (Stripe) for secure transactions
    • Google Analytics for usage analytics and insights
    • Google AdSense for advertising services
    • Email service providers for communications
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request a copy of your personal data

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate data

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data

Portability

Receive your data in a portable format

Objection

Object to certain uses of your data

Withdrawal

Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account plus 2 years
  • Test Results: Retained indefinitely for score validation and historical records
  • Purchase Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for 2 years
  • Marketing Communications: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Type Purpose Duration
Essential Required for website functionality, test sessions Session
Analytics Google Analytics tracking, performance monitoring 2 years
Advertising Google AdSense for personalized ads 90 days
Preferences Remember your settings, consent choices 1 year

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Regional Consent Management:

We use automated geo-location to determine if you're in a region requiring explicit consent (European Union, United Kingdom, or California). Users in these regions will see a consent banner allowing granular control over analytics and advertising cookies. Users in other regions may opt out through browser settings or our privacy preferences.

Google Services:

We use Google Analytics 4 for understanding user behavior and Google AdSense for displaying relevant advertisements. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about your use of our services and report on activities and trends.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Recent Updates: We've enhanced our analytics tracking, implemented geo-targeted consent management, and improved our advertising personalization to better serve our users while respecting privacy preferences.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.