Privacy Policy Last Updated: June 12, 2025

At SHSATPracticeTest.org, your privacy is our priority. We built this platform to help students confidently prepare for NYC’s specialized high schools — not to collect or misuse your data. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and how your information is protected.

👀 What Information We Collect

🔹 Automatically Collected (via cookies/tools)

When you use our website, we collect technical and usage data like:

  • Your IP address and general location
  • Browser type, OS, and device details
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Test progress, answers, and scores
  • Click paths and navigation activity

This helps us improve the experience and fix issues quickly.

🔹 Voluntarily Shared by You

If you contact us, we may collect:

  • Your name (if you include it)
  • Your email address
  • Any messages, feedback, or requests you send

We only use this info to respond to your questions or support needs.

🎯 How We Use Your Info

  • Power the practice test tool and score tracking
  • Analyze results to help you improve
  • Fix bugs, speed up the site, and optimize test flow
  • Respond to emails or support requests
  • (Optional) Send updates if you opt in

We don’t show ads, sell your data, or track you across the web.

🌍 For EU Users (GDPR Compliance)

If you’re from the European Union:

  • We process your data based on legitimate interest, consent, or service delivery
  • You have the right to access, delete, correct, or restrict your data
  • You can withdraw consent anytime — just email us

🛠️ Who We Share Data With (Very Limited)

We do not sell your information. We may share anonymous, non-personal data with:

  • Google Analytics (for performance tracking)
  • Hosting/security providers (to protect and run the site)
  • Legal authorities (only if legally required)

🧒 Children’s Privacy (Under 13)

We follow COPPA rules closely. If you’re under 13:

  • Don’t enter personal info unless a parent gives permission
  • Parents can email us to access or delete their child’s info
  • We limit data collection strictly to test-related progress only

This platform is designed for students in grades 7–9.

🔐 How We Protect Your Info

We use industry-standard safeguards:

  • SSL encryption (🔒 secure connection)
  • Secure hosting & firewall protection
  • No unnecessary data collection
  • Minimal staff access to user data
  • Anonymous storage of test results (in your browser)

No system is 100% perfect, but we do everything we can to keep your info safe.

📦 Data Retention Policy

  • Your test answers are stored in your browser only (not on our servers)
  • Contact emails are kept only as long as needed to reply
  • Analytics data is anonymized and used to improve features
  • We delete any personal data once it’s no longer necessary

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Keep your test progress saved
  • Track site usage and fix bugs
  • Improve site layout and design

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect how the test works.

🌐 International Access & Data Transfers

If you visit from outside the U.S.:

  • Your data may be processed on U.S. servers
  • We follow applicable data laws and ensure protections are in place
  • By using the site, you consent to this transfer

🔁 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy if:

  • Laws change
  • We update our test system
  • We add or remove features

We’ll notify you by:

  • Updating this page
  • Adjusting the “Last Updated” date
  • Emailing you (if you’re on our contact list)

📬 Contact Us

Have questions about your privacy or data?