Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is a priority for us. We are committed to full transparency regarding our practices and your rights. This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") describes how Lindma , a company registered in Cyprus and the publisher of the TestMyIQ.io website ("the Company", "we, "our,or "us") , collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you ("you",or "your)" access our website or use any of our related services (collectively, the "Services"), or when you interact with us through any other means.
By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions regarding this Policy or our privacy practices in general, you may contact us at: contact@testmyiq.io.

General Information

We provide on-demand services that allow users to complete personality tests, intelligence quotient (IQ) assessments, and other cognitive evaluations. Depending on the selected subscription plan, users may also access daily challenges, logic exercises, or self-assessment tools.
Please note that we do not process any sensitive data about you (such as health data, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political opinions, etc.). All test questions are formulated in a general and neutral manner, and are not intendedto collect intrusive or confidential personal information.
(European Union users) We do not use automated decision-making processes to generate your results. No decisions concerning you are made solely based on automated processing of your data without human involvement.
(European Union users) As a general rule, we do not engage in profiling as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our results are generated through human analysis, conducted by experts, based on your answers to the tests.
All answers provided as part of the tests, as well as the reports generated, are strictly confidential. They are not sold, not cross-referenced with any external sources, and are not used for any purpose other than delivering the services offered on TestMyIQ.io.

Scope and Application of Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy provides a detailed explanation of how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information, whether through our website and services or in any other context related to our business.
For users located in the European Union, the term " personal information " refers to "personal data" as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please also refer to our Terms of Use, which govern your access to our website, your registration, and your use of the services and products offered through TestMyIQ.io.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, this Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices, content, services, or websites of third parties whether or not they are mentioned or accessible through our Services.
Such third parties operate under their own privacy policies, which we strongly encourage you to review before engaging with them.

Purposes and Methods of Collecting Your Personal Data

In the course of operating the TestMyIQ.io website, we collect and process certain personal data about you in a fair, lawful, and transparent manner. This data is collected either directly from you or indirectly through automated means, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may collect your information in the following contexts:

• when you create an account or subscribe to one of our paid services;
• when you contact us via our contact form or by email;
• when you interact with our platform or participate in our tests and related content;
• when you browse our website, including through cookies or other tracking technologies.

The personal data we may collect includes, but is not limited to: your full name, email address, phone number, payment details, subscription history, and browsing preferences. We may also collect technical and usage-related data from your device (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, unique identifiers, etc.).
We process this data for the following purposes:

• to perform and manage the contractual relationship (account creation, service access, billing);
• to continuously improve our services and enhance your user experience;
• to maintain platform security, prevent fraud, and detect technical anomalies;
• to send important notifications related to your account or subscription;
• to send marketing communications (with your prior consent where required by law);
• to comply with our legal, fiscal, or accounting obligations.

We may also use your data on a temporary and strictly limited basis for debugging operations, internal auditing, statistical analysis, or behavioral assessment, in compliance with the principle of data minimization.
We do not engage in any automated decision-making as defined under Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, nor in any systematic profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
Finally, you are required to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. Any false declaration or omission may result in the suspension or termination of your access to the services.

Use of Your Personal Data

We process your personal data strictly for the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with the principle of data minimization.

Categories of Data Processed

We collect personal identifiers such as:

• your first and last name,
• your email address,
• your postal address,
• your phone number (landline or mobile),
• a unique identifier if you use third-party authentication (e.g., Google or Facebook).

When you create an account using third-party credentials, we access the personal information that the external platform makes available to us, based on your privacy settings with that service.

Examples of Data Collection

These types of data may be collected in particular:

• when registering a user account (email address and password, or third-party ID),
• when subscribing to one of our paid services (name, phone number, billing address),
• when generating certificates or results related to completed tests.

Purposes and Legal Basis

The data collected is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• creation, management, and security of your user account;
• performance of the contractual relationship and provision of our services;
• continuous improvement of our website and digital tools;
• handling of your requests and communications;
• compliance with legal, auditing, and security obligations;
• sending commercial offers, within the limits permitted by law.

In compliance with applicable regulations, we are committed to limiting the use of your personal data to what is strictly necessary, and we never collect more data than is required to fulfill the purposes listed above.

The legal basis for processing is:

• the performance of a contract (your registration and access to the services);
• our legitimate interest in growing our business and ensuring secure access;
• or, where required, your explicit consent (particularly for marketing communications).

Device Data

We process certain technical data from your browsing activity and device in order to optimize the user experience, secure our services, and deliver relevant content.

Categories of Data Collected

We collect information related to internet usage and network connections, including but not limited to:

• browsing history and interactions with our website, services, or online advertisements;
• IP address;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• referral source (e.g., direct access, search engine, or social media platform);
• approximate geolocation data (city or country only, without precise GPS tracking);
• email addresses used when logging in via third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook or Google).

Examples of Collection

This data is collected automatically primarily through cookies and similar tracking technologies as soon as you browse our site. We may also collect such data when you log into our services via a third-party provider (social networks, unified login services, etc.).

Purposes and Legal Basis

Device-related data is used to:

• Enable access to our website and ensure proper technical functioning;
• Analyze the performance and reach of our services;
• Improve navigation, usability, and design;
• Secure our systems and detect fraudulent or abnormal activity;
• Provide you with localized content or offers that may be of interest based on your region or country of connection.

The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in developing a secure, functional, and personalized service, in compliance with your fundamental rights and freedoms.

Other Personal Data :

Categories of Data Processed

We may process other types of personal data that you voluntarily provide during your use of our services. This may include:

• Messages or communications you send us (via forms, email, or integrated messaging);
• Your responses to personality or cognitive tests offered on the platform;
• Your participation in surveys, promotions, or marketing campaigns.

Examples of Data Collected

When you complete a test, your answers are analyzed to generate a personalized report (e.g., personality type, cognitive scores, recommendations). If you contact us, your message and the information it contains may be stored in order to respond appropriately.

Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

We process this data to:

• Fulfill the contract that binds us to you (e.g., delivery of test results and personalized content);
• Improve the quality and functionality of our services;
• Respond to your communications and requests;
• For marketing or retention purposes, within the limits allowed by applicable law.

The legal basis for this processing is either:

• The performance of a contract (Article 6.1.b GDPR);
• Our legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f), particularly to ensure service quality and business development;
• Or, where legally required, your explicit consent (Article 6.1.a), notably for marketing purposes or third-party disclosures (e.g., for recruitment campaigns).

Non-Personal or Anonymized Data

We may also process non-personal data, such as:

• Public data (e.g., reviews or testimonials posted online);
• Aggregated data (statistical data grouped without individual identification);
• De-identified or pseudonymized data, where the possibility of direct identification is removed or significantly reduced.

Examples of Processing:

• We may analyze overall usage trends or platform performance using aggregated data;
• We may display a public review on our testimonials page, or rely on anonymized statistics to improve user experience.

Purposes and Safeguards:

• Such data is used exclusively for commercial, operational, or internal research purposes, in accordance with the principles of data minimization and proportionality;
• These datasets do not allow the identification of any individual user.

Important Notice:

• We do not collect any personal data beyond what is strictly necessary to provide our services;
• If you voluntarily provide unsolicited data in a free-text field (e.g., sensitive personal data or unnecessary private information), we will not process it and will promptly delete it from our systems.

When Do We Disclose Your Personal Data?

In the context of operating the TestMyIQ.io platform and providing our services, we may disclose certain personal data in limited and strictly regulated cases, for commercial, contractual, or legal purposes, as permitted by applicable law. Such disclosures occur under the following circumstances:

Affiliated Companies, Restructuring, or Business Transfers

We may share your data with entities affiliated with our company by ownership or control, provided they comply with this Privacy Policy. This sharing aims to ensure service continuity and operational efficiency.

Additionally, in the event of a merger, acquisition, asset transfer, change of control, liquidation, or any similar corporate transaction, your personal data may be transferred to the acquiring or successor entity, in accordance with applicable legal obligations.

Service Providers (Processors)

We use external service providers acting on our behalf to perform certain functions necessary for the proper operation of the Services, such as:

• Payment processing;
• Data hosting;
• Technical maintenance;
• Customer support;
• Delivery of automated communications;
• Performance monitoring and optimization.

These processors act only on our documented instructions and are bound by contractual obligations to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). They are not permitted to use your data for any other purposes than those agreed with us.

Legal Compliance, Proceedings, and Security

We may be required to disclose certain personal data under the following circumstances:

• To comply with a legal or regulatory obligation (e.g., requests from administrative, tax, or judicial authorities);
• To respond to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process;
• To detect, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, unlawful activities, security incidents, or violations of our rights, our users' rights, or those of third parties;
• To assert, exercise, or defend our legal rights, in judicial or extrajudicial settings.

At Your Direction or With Your Consent

We may disclose your data to third parties when you expressly authorize us to do so, or when you initiate an action requiring such disclosure (e.g., sharing results with a third party, participating in an external campaign, etc.).

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you access our website TestMyIQ.io, we and our authorized partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, log files, local storage technologies, and other similar mechanisms (collectively referred to as “cookies”) to automatically collect certain technical data related to your browsing activity.

1. Purposes of Using Cookies

We use these technologies for several legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:

• Ensuring the proper technical operation of the site (authentication, secure navigation, access to essential features);
• Personalizing your user experience by remembering your language or navigation preferences;
• Measuring and analyzing website traffic and understanding how visitors interact with our content in order to continuously improve our services;
• Optimizing the user journey by simplifying navigation, reducing friction, and adapting features or recommendations to your profile or behavior;
• Serving targeted advertising based on your interests, both on our site and on third-party platforms (including Meta/Facebook and Google).

2. Automatically Collected Data

Unless you have expressly disabled cookies through your browser settings, we may automatically collect:

• Device-related information (IP address, unique identifier, operating system, browser type, screen resolution);
• Connection data (Internet service provider, timestamps of visits, session duration, pages viewed, clicks performed);
• Approximate geolocation data (e.g., country, city) to provide region-specific content without identifying your precise location;
• Social media identifiers if you use a login function via third-party services (e.g., Google or Facebook).

3. Types of Cookies Used

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the proper functioning of the site and access to secure services;
• Preference Cookies: Enable the storage of your customized settings;
• Analytics/Statistics Cookies: Collect anonymized data for site traffic and performance analysis;
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Allow the display of personalized advertisements and the measurement of ad effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Cookies and External Services

We work with selected third-party partners to support certain functionalities (e.g., analytics, advertising, security), including:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website usage. Data may be transmitted to Google for statistical analysis and advertising targeting. Learn more or opt-out at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout;
• Meta/Facebook: For targeted marketing campaigns. Review their cookie policy at: facebook.com/policies/cookies;
• Other advertising platforms: that may use similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Legal Basis – Optimization and Security

All data processing carried out through the use of cookies is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper operation, security, and continuous improvement of our services, as well as in personalizing the user experience, in full compliance with legal obligations.

Security and International Transfers of Your Personal Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security, integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the personal data processed through the use of TestMyIQ.io. These safeguards include, but are not limited to:

• Encrypted communications protocols (SSL/TLS);
• Strict access controls and password authentication;
• Internal IT security procedures;
• Ongoing monitoring of our systems for intrusions and security vulnerabilities.

Despite these precautions, no method of transmission or data storage over the Internet is entirely foolproof. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute protection against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your personal data by malicious third parties (e.g., cybercriminals, hackers). We strongly recommend that you use our services in a secure environment, maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials, and immediately report any unauthorized use of your account.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

• For Users in the European Union (EU) / European Economic Area (EEA):

Personal data collected may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the EU/EEA, including jurisdictions that may not offer a level of data protection equivalent to that provided under the GDPR. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognized legal mechanisms to adequately protect your fundamental rights.

• For Users in the United Kingdom:

We apply the same legal safeguards for any transfers outside the UK, in accordance with the UK GDPR and the guidance of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

• For Users Outside the EU/EEA/UK:

If you reside outside Europe, you acknowledge and accept that your personal data may be processed from within the EU or other jurisdictions, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We only transfer your personal data to third parties when such transfers are necessary for the delivery of our services or required by law, and always in compliance with applicable contractual and regulatory obligations.

Data Retention Period

We retain your personal information only for as long as strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (including but not limited to tax, accounting, or contractual obligations).

Our Retention Criteria Include:

• The nature of our contractual relationship with you (e.g., active account, subscription status, payment history);
• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., archiving, tax reporting, dispute resolution);
• Operational and security-related needs, such as fraud prevention, investigations, or limitation of liability.

Automatic Data Deletion

In accordance with our Terms of Service, if you have not subscribed to any paid service and no activity has been recorded on your account for more than 33 days, we reserve the right to deactivate the account and permanently delete the associated personal data.

Likewise, if we detect, at our sole discretion, any potential security breach or fraudulent activity, we reserve the right to:

• Temporarily or permanently restrict access to your account;
• Suspend or terminate your right to use the Services;
• Take any technical or legal measures necessary to protect user data and our infrastructure.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

We place great importance on protecting your privacy and upholding your data rights. In compliance with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and any other relevant legislation you may exercise the following rights, subject to applicable conditions and legal limitations:

How to Exercise Your Data Rights

You may submit a request to exercise your data protection rights by:

• Contacting us via our online contact form; or
• Sending an email to the following address: contact@testmyiq.io

To enable us to verify your identity and process your request securely, please include your full name, email address (or any other identifier used on our platform), and a clear description of your request. If you are acting through an authorized agent, that person must also provide their own contact details and a valid written authorization allowing them to act on your behalf.

Limitations and Refusals

We may reject or limit the scope of your request in the following situations:

• We are unable to verify your identity with reasonable certainty;
• The request is manifestly unfounded or excessive;
• Legal or contractual obligations require the retention of your data.

In such cases, you will receive a clear and reasoned explanation.

Your Recognized Rights

Right of Access

You have the right to obtain:

• A copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• The purposes of the processing;
• The categories of data concerned;
• The recipients or categories of recipients to whom your data may be disclosed;
• The criteria used to determine data retention periods;
• The origin of the data if not collected directly from you.

Right to Data Portability

In jurisdictions where applicable, you may request to receive your personal data or have it transmitted to another service provider, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Rectification

You may correct, update, or request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You may request the permanent deletion of your data when:

• It is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected;
• You withdraw your consent (if the processing was based on consent);
• You object to processing and no overriding legitimate grounds exist;
• There is a legal obligation to erase the data.

Exceptions may apply, such as when the data is needed to establish, exercise, or defend a legal claim.

Right to Restrict Processing

You may request the temporary suspension of the processing of your data when:

• You contest its accuracy;
• Processing is unlawful, but you oppose deletion;
• The data is required for legal claims, but we no longer need it for our purposes.

Right to Object

You may object:

• At any time, to the use of your data for marketing or direct advertising purposes;
• To automated processing or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

Right to Withdraw Consent

If we process your data based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

Marketing Preferences

You may unsubscribe from our promotional communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly. Please note that you will continue to receive transactional or administrative communications related to your account.

Jurisdiction-Specific Disclosures and Rights

For Residents of the European Union / European Economic Area (EU/EEA)

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are a resident of the EU or EEA, you benefit from the following rights:

• Right of access, rectification, erasure, objection, restriction of processing, and data portability;
• Right to withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent;
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

A full list of national data protection authorities is available here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en#member-bg

Legal bases for processing: We rely, depending on the context, on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent;
• The performance of a contract;
• Our legitimate interest, provided such interest is balanced against your fundamental rights and freedoms.

For Residents of the United States

Certain U.S. state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grant residents the following rights:

• Right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information;
• Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information;
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data;
• Right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights;
• Additional rights for California minors (under Section 22581 of the California Business and Professions Code).

Please refer to the specific section titled " Additional Information for California Residents " for detailed procedures and options.

For Residents of Other Countries

We are committed to upholding global best practices in data protection and privacy compliance. If your country’s local laws grant you specific rights beyond those outlined above, we will make reasonable efforts to honor them, provided we can verify your identity and confirm the applicability of such laws. You may contact us at contact@testmyiq.io to exercise your rights or to inquire about the applicability of local data protection laws in your jurisdiction.

Remedies Relating to the Exercise of Your Rights

Depending on your place of residence, you have the right to challenge any decision we may have made following the exercise of your data protection rights. To exercise this right of appeal, please contact us through one of the means indicated in the “How to Contact Us” section of this Policy. We are committed to reviewing and responding to any appeal request within a reasonable time, and in any event no later than the time limits prescribed by applicable law.

Children’s Personal Data

Our Services are not intended for minors under the age of 13, nor are they designed to knowingly collect or process their personal data. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verified parental consent, we will promptly take steps to delete such data from our systems. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose such information and, to date, we have no such data to report or process.

Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Data

We do not generally collect, use, or share data considered sensitive under applicable law (as defined by the GDPR or CCPA ), unless such processing is:

• Necessary for the provision of our Services;
• Proportionate to the purpose pursued;
• Carried out in strict compliance with the exceptions provided by law.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, any potential processing of sensitive data is strictly limited to the following:

• Identity verification or internal analysis;
• Maintaining the quality or security of our Services;
• Delivering the goods or services you have requested;
• Short-term, transient uses without profiling;
• Prevention of malicious, fraudulent, or unlawful acts, or safeguarding of physical security.

Financial Incentives

We do not currently offer any financial incentives (discounts, compensation, or monetary benefits) in exchange for the provision, sale, or sharing of your personal data.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, including but not limited to the following purposes:

• To reflect changes in our data processing practices;
• To comply with any applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Each time you use our Services, the most current version of the Privacy Policy shall apply. We encourage you to review it regularly. Any material changes will be subject to appropriate notice.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the use of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your legal rights, you may contact us at any time using the following details:

Website Publisher:
Lindma Ltd;
Publishing Company: Lindma – Company registered in Cyprus;
Contact@testmyiq.io