Privacy Policy
Last Updated / Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Welcome to EduTest.pk — Pakistan's trusted platform for online test preparation, exam mocks, study notes, job updates, and career guidance.
We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in line with best practices and applicable laws in Pakistan (including the evolving framework under the Personal Data Protection Bill/draft). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you visit edutest.pk, create an account, take tests, or use our services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use EduTest.pk.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to deliver quality education services:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Identifiable Information | Name, email, phone (optional), date of birth, educational background | Account creation, personalized learning, support |
| Account & Authentication | Username, hashed password, login tokens | Secure access to tests & progress |
| Usage & Device Data | IP address, browser type, OS, pages visited, test attempts, timestamps | Improve site, analytics, prevent abuse |
| Test & Performance Data | Scores, time taken, questions attempted, weak areas | Personalized feedback & analytics |
| Payment Information | Transaction IDs (we do NOT store card details) | Process premium subscriptions via secure gateways |
| Cookies & Trackers | See our Cookies Policy | Functionality, analytics, preferences |
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, personalize, and improve online tests, study resources & career tools
- Process registrations, subscriptions, and payments
- Send important updates, test reminders, results, support replies (you can opt-out of marketing)
- Analyze usage to enhance performance, detect bugs/fraud
- Comply with legal requests or protect rights/safety
- Generate anonymized insights for platform improvement
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Data
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share it only in limited cases:
- With trusted service providers (hosting, cloud, analytics like Google Analytics, email services, payment gateways — bound by strict contracts)
- If required by law, court order, or government authority in Pakistan
- In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice where feasible)
- To protect our rights, users, or public safety
4. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) may be located outside Pakistan. We use appropriate safeguards (contracts, encryption) to ensure your data receives an adequate level of protection.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Account data is kept while active; inactive accounts may be anonymized/deleted after 2–3 years (except legal obligations).
6. Your Rights & Choices
Subject to applicable law (including future PDPA rules), you may:
- Access your personal data we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate/incomplete data
- Ask us to delete your data (subject to legal retention)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where processing is consent-based)
- Opt-out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe link or settings)
To exercise these rights, email us at support@edutest.pk. We respond within reasonable time (usually 30 days).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some contexts). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly. Parents/guardians discovering such data should contact us immediately.
8. Security of Your Data
We implement reasonable technical & organizational measures (HTTPS, encryption, access controls, regular audits) to protect your information. However, no internet transmission/storage is 100% secure — use strong passwords and report suspicious activity.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy. Significant changes will be notified via email or prominent website notice. Continued use after changes means acceptance. Check the "Last Updated" date regularly.
10. Contact Us / Grievance Officer
For questions, complaints, data rights requests, or concerns:
Email: support@edutest.pk
Grievance / Data Protection Contact: Privacy Officer, EduTest.pk
We aim to acknowledge within 48 hours and resolve promptly.
Also review our Cookies Policy and Contact Us page.