1. Introduction

Welcome to CertifyPro. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our free IT certification practice test platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

CertifyPro operates as a no-registration platform. We do not collect:

• Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
• Account credentials or passwords
• Payment information (our service is 100% free)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit CertifyPro, we automatically collect certain technical information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, practice tests taken (stored locally in your browser)
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics (IP anonymization enabled)
• Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality and anonymous analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used solely to:

• Provide and maintain our practice test platform
• Improve user experience and site functionality
• Analyze usage patterns to create better content
• Detect and prevent technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

CertifyPro uses minimal cookies:

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your practice test progress is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This means:

• Data never leaves your device
• We cannot access your test scores or answers
• Clearing browser data will reset your progress
• No server-side storage of personal practice data

Our website uses HTTPS encryption, security headers, and follows industry best practices for web security.

6. Third-Party Services

CertifyPro uses these third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics (IP anonymization enabled)
• Vercel/Netlify: Hosting and CDN services

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws:

• Right to Access: Request what data we hold about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Opt-Out: Disable analytics cookies
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Since we don't collect personal data, most requests are automatically satisfied.

8. Children's Privacy

CertifyPro is intended for professionals and students aged 13+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of CertifyPro after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. Data Retention Policy

We maintain a strict data retention policy:

• Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default), then automatically deleted
• Cookie Consent Records: Stored locally in your browser indefinitely until you clear browser data
• Practice Test Progress: Stored locally in your browser, never on our servers
• Server Logs: Retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting, then automatically deleted

11. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will:

• Within 72 hours: Notify relevant supervisory authorities as required by GDPR
• Immediate action: Contain and investigate the breach
• User notification: Display prominent notice on our website if user data is affected
• Remediation: Implement measures to prevent future occurrences

Given our minimal data collection and local storage approach, the risk of significant data exposure is very low.

12. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

For all privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, or concerns about data protection:

13. Contact Us

For general questions or support: