Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Rice Purity Test, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information remains secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Test Responses

When you take the Rice Purity Test, your answers are processed locally in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers or stored in any database. Your test responses are completely anonymous and private.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• IP address (anonymized for privacy)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website

1.3 Contact Form Information

If you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Subject and message content
• Date and time of submission

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve our website and user experience
• To monitor and analyze website usage patterns
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure data storage practices

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Contact form submissions: 2 years or until resolved
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Test responses: Not stored or retained

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your personal data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@ricepurity-test.online
• Contact Form: Contact Page

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable state and federal privacy laws