CPF Rules
Effective Date:
February 17, 2025
Welcome to HowTests. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how
we collect,
use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.howtests.com
("Website"). By accessing or
using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined
in this
policy.
We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited
to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and
other relevant legal frameworks.
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following types of information:
(a) Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
(if provided when contacting us).
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Email Address
(if you subscribe to our newsletter or reach out to us).
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Other information
you choose to share when engaging with our content or services
(b) Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable data when you access our Website,
including:
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Usage Data:
IP addresses, browser type, device information, referral source, pages visited, and timestamps.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your experience. You may manage
cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We collect and process your information for the following legitimate purposes:
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Service Improvement –
Enhancing and optimizing our website’s functionality and user experience.
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Communication –
Responding to inquiries and providing updates through our newsletter (if subscribed).
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Analytics & Performance Monitoring –
Analyzing visitor behavior to improve our services.
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Security & Fraud Prevention –
Ensuring the safety of our platform and protecting against unauthorized access.
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Compliance with Legal Obligations –
Meeting regulatory and legal requirements.
Legal Basis for Processing (For Users in the European Economic Area – EEA)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for processing personal
data includes:
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Consent –
When you voluntarily provide data (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
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Legitimate Interests –
Enhancing our services, ensuring security, and analyzing website performance.
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Legal Compliance –
When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at contact@howtests.com.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information under
the following circumstances:
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With Your Consent:
you authorize us to share your information.
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Legal & Compliance Requirements:
When required by law, such as responding to subpoenas or legal processes.
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Business Transfers:
If HowTests undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part
of the business transition.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your information, including encryption,
firewalls, and access control mechanisms. However, no method of transmission over the internet is
100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide information
at your own risk.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal
data:
For Users in the EEA (Under GDPR)
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Right to Access –
Request a copy of your personal data.
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Right to Rectification –
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") –
Request deletion of your data, subject to certain exceptions.
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Right to Restriction of Processing –
Limit how we process your information.
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Right to Data Portability –
Receive your data in a structured format.
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Right to Object –
Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
For Users in California (Under CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
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Request Disclosure –
Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used.
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Request Deletion –
Ask for your personal information to be deleted.
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Opt-Out of Data Sharing –
Prevent your data from being sold (we do not sell user data).
To make a request, email contact@howtests.com with the subject line "CCPA Privacy Request."
Third-Party Links & External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy
practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
Retention of Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy
Policy. When data is no longer needed, we take appropriate steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect
personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact
us immediately at contact@howtests.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements,
business operations, or technological advancements. Updates will be posted with a revised “Effective
Date” at the top of this page. We encourage users to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact
us at: