Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CertQuiz ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website getcertquiz.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free IT certification practice test platform.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information. CertQuiz is designed with privacy at its core:

• No account required — We do not ask for your name, email, or any personal details to use the platform
• No file uploads to servers — All files (VCE, PDF, DOCX, TXT) are parsed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No file data is ever sent to our servers
• Cookies only for analytics and ads — CertQuiz itself sets no tracking cookies. Google Analytics and Google AdSense (sections 3 and 4) may set cookies, and the cookie banner lets you decline personalised use
• Quiz data stays local — Your quiz results and progress are stored in your browser's local/session storage only

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site (page views, device types, traffic sources). Google Analytics may use cookies to collect anonymized, aggregated data. This data does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Advertising

CertQuiz is free because it shows advertising through Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalised advertising in Google Ads Settings, and opt out of other vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info. Until you accept cookies in our banner, Google Consent Mode keeps ad and analytics storage denied, so any ads you see are non-personalised. See our Cookie Policy for the full list. The files you open in CertQuiz are never shared with advertisers: they are parsed in your browser and never uploaded.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (certification vendors, study resources, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

6. Children's Privacy

CertQuiz is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through our site, please contact us and we will address the concern.

7. Data Security

Since CertQuiz processes all data client-side and does not store personal information on servers, the risk of data breach is minimal. Our website is served over HTTPS with SSL encryption.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of CertQuiz after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.