Privacy Policy – TakeIQTest.com
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data when you use takeiqtest.com (the “Site”) and our related services, including IQ tests, practice tests and the AI chatbot (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Data Controller
The controller of your personal data is:
RGO Paweł Wujec
04-501 Warszawa, Poland
Email: support@takeiqtest.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
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Account and Contact Data
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Name or nickname
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Email address
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Password (hashed and not visible to us)
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Country or time zone (if you choose to provide it)
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Test and Training Data
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Your answers to test questions and practice tasks
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Your test scores, estimated IQ, category scores and progress data
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Time taken to complete tests and practice sessions
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Feedback you provide about questions or results
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AI Chatbot Data
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Messages you send to the AI coach
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Our AI-generated responses
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Metadata such as date and time of the conversation
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Payment and Subscription Data
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Subscription plan and status
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Purchase history and invoices
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Limited payment information (e.g. last 4 digits of card, expiry month/year) where provided by our payment processors
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We do not store your full credit card number or security code; these are processed securely by third-party payment providers.
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Usage Data & Technical Data
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IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
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Log data (pages viewed, time spent, referring pages, clicks)
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Approximate location based on IP address
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Device identifiers or cookie IDs
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Cookies and Similar Technologies
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Cookies necessary for the operation of the Site
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Preference cookies (e.g. language, consent choices)
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Analytics cookies (e.g. to understand how users use our Site)
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In some cases, advertising or retargeting cookies (if implemented)
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Communication Data
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Emails and messages you send to us
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Support tickets and related information
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3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases under the GDPR:
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To provide and operate the Services
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Register your account, authenticate you and manage your subscription
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Deliver IQ tests, practice sessions and AI chatbot conversations
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Calculate and display your test results and progress
Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)
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To process payments and manage subscriptions
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Handle payments and billing
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Prevent fraud and misuse
Legal basis: Performance of a contract; legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(b), 6(1)(f))
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To improve and develop our Services
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Analyse aggregated and anonymised test data
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Monitor performance and usability of the Site
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Develop new features and question types
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
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To communicate with you
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Respond to your questions and support requests
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Send important service messages (e.g. changes to terms, security notices)
Legal basis: Performance of a contract; legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(b), 6(1)(f))
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Marketing communication (optional)
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Send you news, tips, promotions or updates about TakeIQTest.com
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) or legitimate interests where permitted (Art. 6(1)(f)).
You can opt out at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us.
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Legal, security and compliance
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Protect our rights and the rights of other users
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Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, court orders)
Legal basis: Legal obligation; legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(c), 6(1)(f))
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4. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences and keep you logged in
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Measure traffic and usage (e.g. via analytics tools)
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Improve performance and user experience
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Some cookies are essential; blocking them may affect the Site’s functionality.
If we use third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics), these providers may process data on our behalf as processors and may place their own cookies. Where required, we will obtain your consent for non-essential cookies.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
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Service providers / processors, such as:
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Hosting providers and technical infrastructure
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Payment processors
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Email delivery and customer support tools
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Analytics tools
These providers are bound by contracts and may only process data according to our instructions.
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Professional advisors
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Lawyers, accountants or consultants where necessary to protect our business or comply with obligations.
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Authorities and legal requests
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Where required by law, court order or governmental request
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To protect our rights, property or safety, or that of other users
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In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner, subject to safeguards and notification where required.
6. International Data Transfers
Our servers or some of our service providers may be located outside your country, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
When data is transferred outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
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An adequacy decision by the European Commission, or
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Standard contractual clauses and additional measures where necessary.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:
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Account data: for the duration of your account and a period afterwards where required for legal or accounting reasons.
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Test and training data: for as long as your account is active so you can track your progress; we may keep anonymised statistics longer.
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Payment data: for the duration required by tax and accounting laws.
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Communication data: for as long as needed to handle your request and for legitimate business records.
When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it.
8. Your Rights (GDPR and similar laws)
If you are in the EU/EEA or another jurisdiction with similar rights, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data and receive a copy
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
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Restrict processing in certain circumstances
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Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
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Data portability, where technically feasible
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Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on your consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@takeiqtest.com.
We may need to verify your identity before responding.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In Poland, this is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (PUODO).
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are designed primarily for adults and teenagers aged 16 and over.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data without consent, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such data.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access, including:
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Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
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Access controls and authentication
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Regular updates and monitoring of our systems
However, no system can be completely secure; you use the Site at your own risk. Please keep your password confidential and do not share your account.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the Site and change the “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we may notify you by email or through the Site.
Your continued use of the Services after any update means you accept the revised Policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your data, please contact:
Email: support@takeiqtest.com
Postal address: RGO Paweł Wujec, 04-501 Warszawa, Poland