Last updated: January 22, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to IQ Ladder. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you may share with us.
The good news: IQ Ladder does not collect, store, or process any personal information from users.
2. Information We DO NOT Collect
We do not require registration, login, or accounts to use IQ Ladder. As a result, we do not collect:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Passwords or authentication credentials
- Payment information (the service is free)
- Personal identification numbers
- Demographic information (age, gender, location)
- Test results or scores
3. How Your Test Results Are Stored
When you take the IQ Ladder test:
- Local Storage Only: Your test results are stored locally in your web browser using browser localStorage.
- No Server Transmission: Test results are never sent to our servers or stored in any database we control.
- User Control: You can clear your results at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or cache.
- Device-Specific: Results are stored only on the device and browser you used. They are not synced across devices.
4. Third-Party Services
While we don't collect personal data directly, we use third-party services that may collect certain information:
Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This may include:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type and device type
- Referral sources (where you came from)
This data is anonymized and aggregated. Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information.
How to opt out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Ad Manager (AdExchange)
We may display advertisements through Google Ad Manager. Google may:
- Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
- Collect data for personalized advertising
How to opt out: You can manage your ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
5. Cookies
IQ Ladder itself does not use cookies for tracking or storing personal information. However, third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Ad Manager) may use cookies as described above.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and track usage.
How to control cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
6. Data Security
Since we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, there is no centralized database of user information that could be compromised.
Your test results stored in browser localStorage are protected by your browser's security mechanisms and are only accessible to you on your device.
7. Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)
Since we do not collect or store personal data, there is no personal information for us to:
- Access
- Correct
- Delete
- Export
For data collected by Google through Analytics or Advertising, rights requests must be directed to Google directly.
8. Children's Privacy
IQ Ladder is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Since we do not collect personal information, we cannot inadvertently collect children's data. However, parents should supervise their children's internet use.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media platforms, educational resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Continued use of IQ Ladder after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: