This Privacy Policy explains how Life in the UK Test ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use lifetest.uk ("the Site"). By using the Site you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
Account & Authentication Data
When you create an account we collect your email address and a hashed password, stored securely via Supabase Auth. If you sign in with a third-party provider (e.g. Google), we receive the name and email from that provider.
Usage & Progress Data
We store your quiz progress, bookmarks, and test history so you can track your learning. This data is linked to your account in our Supabase database and cached locally in your browser using IndexedDB.
Automatically Collected Data
Our servers and third-party services may automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and access times.
Google AdSense & Personalised Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve personalised (interest-based) advertisements.
Google and its partners may use this data to serve ads based on your browsing history across the internet.
Your opt-out options:
- → Google Ad Settings — opt out of personalised ads.
- → aboutads.info — opt out of participating ad networks.
- → Use your browser's built-in cookie controls to block third-party cookies.
For more information see Google's Privacy & Terms.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors use the Site. This data helps us improve content and functionality. It does not identify you personally. You can opt out using the tools listed in Section 3.
How We Use Your Information
- ✓ Create and manage your account.
- ✓ Save and display your quiz progress and bookmarks.
- ✓ Operate and improve the Site's content and features.
- ✓ Understand usage patterns through aggregated analytics.
- ✓ Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
- ✓ Respond to your enquiries or support requests.
- ✓ Comply with legal obligations.
Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal reasons. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures including HTTPS encryption, secure Supabase authentication, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us at contact@lifetest.uk and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
If you are in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:
Access
Request a copy of data we hold about you.
Rectification
Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
Erasure
Ask us to delete your data.
Restriction
Ask us to restrict how we process your data.
Portability
Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Object
Object to processing for direct marketing.
To exercise any right, email contact@lifetest.uk. We will respond within 30 days. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch: