PRIVACY & SECURITY

Privacy policy & terms of service

How we collect, use and protect your information, the terms for using the site, how cookies work here, and your rights over your data. All five policies on one page.

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01

Privacy policy

Effective 1 January 2025

Information we collect

  • Personal information: name, email address, age group and country, where you provide them.
  • Assessment data: test responses, scores and performance data.
  • Technical information: device information, IP address and browser type.
  • Usage information: how you interact with the website and its services.
  • Tracking data: cookies and similar technologies (see the cookie policy).

How we use it

  • Service provision: to deliver IQ testing and assessment services.
  • Service improvement: to analyse and improve our testing algorithms and platform.
  • Support: to answer questions and requests.
  • Communications: to send important service updates, with your consent.
  • Security: to keep the platform secure and prevent fraud.
  • Legal compliance: to meet legal and regulatory obligations.

When we share it

Only in these limited circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent for a specific purpose.
  • To comply with legal obligations or court orders.
  • With trusted service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition or asset sale.

How we protect it

  • Encryption in transit: industry-standard SSL/TLS.
  • Encryption at rest: personal data encrypted with AES-256.
  • Access controls: multi-factor authentication and role-based access.
  • Monitoring: regular security audits and penetration testing.
  • Backups: backup and disaster-recovery procedures.

Your privacy rights

Access: ask what personal data we hold about you.Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.Erasure: request deletion in certain circumstances.Restriction: limit how we process your data.Portability: receive your data in a portable format.Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To use any of these rights, email editorial@whats-your-iq.com.

02

Terms of service

Last updated 1 January 2024

Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using the What's Your IQ platform, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the services.

Our services

  • IQ and cognitive assessment tools.
  • Analysis and interpretation of test results.
  • Educational resources and cognitive development guidance.
  • Secure data storage and privacy protection.
  • Support and technical assistance.

Your responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and truthful information.
  • Keep any account credentials confidential.
  • Use the platform in line with applicable laws.
  • Respect the intellectual property rights in our content.
  • Report security vulnerabilities or technical issues.
  • Use results responsibly and understand their limits.

Prohibited activities

  • Reverse-engineering or hacking the platform.
  • Sharing test questions or answers.
  • Using bots or automated tools to take tests.
  • Creating false accounts or giving misleading information.
  • Violating intellectual property rights.
  • Disrupting the services in any way.

Limitation of liability

  • Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
  • We don't guarantee specific outcomes from test results.
  • You are responsible for how you use your results.
  • We give no warranty of accuracy for specific purposes.
  • Total liability does not exceed our legal obligations.
03

Cookie policy

Effective 1 January 2024

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. When you first visit, a banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or choose by category.

EssentialALWAYS ONNeeded for the site to work, such as remembering your privacy choices. These can't be switched off.
Analytics & performanceOPTIONALHelp us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
Advertising & marketingOPTIONALUsed by Google AdSense to show personalised ads, which keep the service free. Consent is requested for users in the EEA, UK and Switzerland.

Managing cookies

  • Cookie preferences: change your choice any time from the cookie banner's "Manage preferences".
  • Browser settings: block or delete cookies in your browser's privacy settings.
  • Mobile devices: control cookies through your device or browser settings.
  • Opt-out tools: industry tools let you opt out of personalised advertising.
04

Data protection policy

Last updated 1 January 2024 · GDPR

Legal grounds for processing

ConsentContract performanceLegitimate interestLegal obligationVital interestsPublic task

International transfers

When data is transferred internationally, it is protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
  • Adequacy decisions recognising equivalent protection.
  • Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers.
  • Additional safeguards including encryption and access controls.

How long we keep data

Test resultsStored indefinitely for research and service improvement
Support messagesKept for 2 years
Marketing dataDeleted after 30 days unless you consent
Usage analyticsAnonymised and used for research after 1 year

Children's privacy

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
  • Parent or guardian consent is required for users under 18.
  • Age-appropriate test versions are provided for younger users.
  • Extra privacy protections apply to all underage users.
05

Distance sales agreement

Effective 1 January 2025
SELLERKalenux Bilişim Hizmetleri Ticaret Limited ŞirketiAltıntepe Mah. Mavi Sk. Öztürk P Blok No: 3 İç Kapı No: 10, Bayrampaşa, Istanbuleditorial@whats-your-iq.com
BUYERThe person using the free test service

Product and service

  • Product: a professionally designed IQ assessment test.
  • Service: an IQ analysis and cognitive profile report.
  • Price: free online cognitive assessment.
  • Delivery: digital, delivered instantly.

Delivery

  • Results are delivered digitally as soon as the test is completed.
  • Results are available at your unique result link.
  • Results remain stored and accessible indefinitely.

Right of withdrawal

Because results are provided free of charge and delivered instantly, no payment or refund process applies and the right of withdrawal does not apply. By using the service you accept these terms. If you're not satisfied, you can contact our support team.

Dispute resolution

  • We first try to resolve any dispute through negotiation.
  • Consumer issues are governed by applicable consumer protection laws.
  • Consumers may apply to arbitration committees or consumer courts.

Questions about these policies?

Policy, privacy and security questions all go to one inbox. We reply within 48 hours.