PRIVACY POLICY
1. COLLECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE DATA
1.1 DECLARATIONS OF NON-USE
1.1.1 SUPPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION FROM THIRD-PARTY SOURCES
Men-test.com does not supplement its data collection with any information collected from third parties.
1.1.2 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
1.1.2.1 Personally Identifiable Data (PII)
Men-test.com does not share any personally identifiable data (PII) with third parties. Only authorized Men-test.com employees have access to the user database. Your data may be accessed by our employees to resolve a customer service issue. Demographic information may also be accessed automatically by an ad serving software, which uses the information to select ads that are relevant to your interests. The ad serving software accesses this information only to filter available ads and does not record any information other than the number of ads served.
1.1.2.2 Aggregate data
Men-test.com compiles aggregate statistics about the users. Aggregate demographic information about the site’s visitors is available on the website and is typically consulted by advertisers and media. Test data are also analyzed on an aggregate basis. These analyses allow us to fine-tune our assessments and assess their validity and reliability. Only outputs of statistical analyses that use data in an aggregate form are available to third parties.
1.1.2.3 Legal disclaimer
We reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on our website.
1.3 SECURITY
The security of your personal information is our top priority. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
1.3 INFORMATION COLLECTION DETAILS
1.3.1 USER TRACKING
1.3.1.1 Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user’s computer for record-keeping purposes. We use cookies on this site. We do not link the information we store in cookies to any personally identifiable information you submit while on our site.
We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. We use session cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our site. A session ID cookie expires when you close your browser.
A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive for an extended period of time. We set a persistent cookie to store your username and password. Persistent cookies allow us to “remember” your login information when you revisit the site using the same computer. Persistent cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. You can remove persistent cookies by following directions provided in your Internet browser’s “help” file.
If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use interactive areas of our site will be very limited.
Some of our business partners (e.g., advertisers) use cookies on our site. We have no access to or control over these cookies. This privacy statement covers the use of cookies by Men-test.com only and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.
1.3.1.2 Anonymous logs
Like most websites, our servers record certain technical information in log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement in the aggregate, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information contained in user profiles. This information is used on the aggregate basis to ensure a flawless display of web pages in different browsers and to understand traffic patterns on the site.
1.3.1.3 Third-party advertisers
The ads appearing on this Web site are delivered to users by third-party ad server, our advertising partner. We share Web site usage information about users with a reputable third party for the purpose of targeting our Internet banner advertisements on this site.
Advertising partners use cookies and clear GIFs on this site, which allow it to recognize a user’s cookie when a user visits this site. The information that advertising partners collect and share through this technology is not personally identifiable.
1.3.1.4 Links to other websites
This Web site contains links to other sites that are not owned or controlled by Men-test.com. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.
We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information.
This privacy statement applies only to information collected by Men-test.com.
1.3.1.5 Storage of user information
As a general rule, all user and test data are stored in a secured database. Session IDs are stored on the user’s computer in the form of cookies.
1.3.2 COMMUNICATION
1.3.2.1 Customer service
If you communicate with us either by contact forms, regular email or by phone, we will typically respond to you by email. In rare cases when the issue is more complex, we may ask you to provide your phone number in follow-up emails. If you do not wish to communicate by phone, you may indicate your preference in an email message and we will resolve the issue by email.
1.3.2.2 Newsletters and updates
If you wish to subscribe to our newsletter and/or receive updates, we will use your name and email address to communicate with you. Out of respect for your privacy, we provide you a way to unsubscribe.
While the Men-test.com newsletter may contain advertisements, we never sell, lend or rent our mailing lists to any third party.
1.3.3 TESTS
The extensive battery of psychological tests is the Men-test.com signature feature. Information gathered from test-takers allows us to conduct scientific studies, validate our assessments and fine-tune them based on the results and conclusions drawn from the statistical analyses.
All test questions must be answered before the test can be scored.
What information is collected:
a) All answers entered into the online questionnaire form (answers to all questions administered to you are required to score the test).
b) E-mail addresses.
c) Session ID is recorded.
d) IP number is recorded.
e) Date and time stamp are automatically recorded.
Why: To conduct scientific studies, validate our assessments and publish articles with our findings on the website and in the scientific literature.
Access: Authorized database administrators have access to all data stored in our databases. Authorized customer service representatives access your data if a problem with your account is reported. Our statisticians and psychologists have access to the data sets. All data are treated anonymously. Aggregated results and conclusions drawn from the data are distributed to the psychological community and general public.
2. CHANGES IN PRIVACY POLICY
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. We reserve the right to modify this privacy statement at any time, so please review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you on the Privacy Policy page, by email, or by means of a notice on our home page.
3. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: info@men-test.com