Privacy Policy & Data Ethics
We believe cognitive testing should never compromise personal privacy. Learn why our platform operates without accounts, without backend databases for test scores, and with zero paywalls.
Zero Personal Identifiers
No account creation, no password, no email address, and no name. We never ask who you are.
100% On-Device Storage
All test answers and calculated percentiles are saved in your browser's local storage. They never leave your device.
Ad Transparency
No ads ever appear inside active test question screens. We provide full opt-out controls for personalized cookies.
Instant Self-Erasure
You have full ownership of your data. Clear your browser cache at any time to permanently erase all records.
1. What We Collect vs. What We Never Collect
Unlike conventional assessment providers that harvest personal data to build marketing profiles, our architecture is built around intentional data minimization:
Information We NEVER Collect
- Personal Identifiers: Names, usernames, email addresses, or phone numbers.
- Payment Details: Credit cards, PayPal, bank accounts, or billing addresses.
- Social Accounts: Google, Facebook, Apple, or social graph contacts.
- Clinical Records: Medical history, diagnosis paperwork, or psychometric history.
- Individual Test Answers: We never stream your specific question choices to a database.
Information Processed On-Device
- Active Test Progress: Question indices and answers temporarily saved in your browser's local storage.
- Score Summaries: Your computed IQ and percentile band saved to your local device for your personal review.
- Standard Web Server Logs: Anonymized IP addresses and browser user-agents used solely for security and DDoS defense.
- Display Preferences: Theme state (light vs. dark mode toggle) saved locally in your browser.
2. Client-Side Local Storage (localStorage)
When you begin an assessment on our website, your session state is maintained using HTML5 localStorage within your device's web browser:
- 7-Day Recovery Window: If you accidentally close your tab or lose internet connectivity, your answers are preserved on your device so you can resume without starting over.
- Zero Server Synchronization: Your answer choices are evaluated client-side via JavaScript. No central database records your raw answers or links them to your real-world identity.
- Total User Control: You can completely clear your history at any time through your browser's settings or by clearing cookies/site data for
iqtestfreeonline.com.
3. Log Files & Technical Diagnostics
Like virtually all web applications, our host servers automatically log non-personally identifiable diagnostic data. This includes:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser engine and operating system version
- Referring and exit URLs
- Timestamp of server request and byte size transmitted
This diagnostic data is used exclusively to maintain platform uptime, analyze server load capacity, detect automated credential stuffing or scraping attacks, and troubleshoot 404 or 500 routing anomalies. These logs are purged on standard rolling server retention cycles.
5. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Safeguarding the privacy of children is of critical importance. Our website and cognitive assessments are directed toward teenagers and adults for self-assessment and educational discovery.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit any personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. Because our website does not require registration or collect names/emails from any visitor, no minor's personal information is stored on our servers. If you are under 13, please use this website only with parental or guardian supervision.
6. Policy Updates & Privacy Inquiries
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological advancements, evolving browser security standards, or regulatory guidelines. Any revisions will be published immediately on this URL with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.
Because our architecture uses 100% on-device local storage, we do not hold central profiles to modify or delete. However, if you have any questions, suggestions, or technical inquiries regarding our privacy model, you can reach our team directly:
Official Contact Channel
For questions regarding data ethics, GDPR/CCPA clarification, or algorithmic transparency, reach out to our privacy officer:
Frequently Asked Privacy Questions
Do you sell my test responses or IQ score to third parties?
No, absolutely not. We cannot sell your test results because we do not collect them on our servers in the first place. Your answers and score estimates are saved exclusively inside your browser’s local storage (localStorage) and never transmitted to our backend.
Do I have to enter my email address to view my IQ score results?
No. Unlike many competitor websites that demand your email address or credit card after a 25-minute test, our results are displayed instantly on your screen with zero paywalls, zero email traps, and zero signup forms.
How can I completely delete all my test history and results?
Because your data lives in your browser, you can permanently erase all recorded attempts at any time by clearing your browser cache/cookies, or by tapping "Clear History" inside your browser settings for our domain.
Will I see advertisements during the test questions?
No. We enforce a strict distraction-free policy: advertisements are never displayed inside active test question screens. Advertisements are confined solely to informational articles, blog posts, and post-test result summary modules.