Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what information PaperMCQs collects, why it is used, how it is protected, and the choices available to users of our educational website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, including your name and email address when you create a PaperMCQs account, contact us, submit a comment, report an MCQ, or request support. Account passwords are stored using one-way password hashing and are not displayed to administrators. You should create a password specifically for PaperMCQs and must never enter the password of Gmail or any other email provider on our website.
We may also collect technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, approximate location, referring pages, pages visited, timestamps, cookie identifiers and diagnostic or security logs. Test history, preferences and learning activity may be stored where required to provide account or progress features.
How We Use Information
- Create, verify and maintain PaperMCQs accounts.
- Provide MCQ practice, tests, comments, correction reports and support.
- Send account verification, password-reset and essential service messages.
- Measure site performance and improve educational content.
- Prevent spam, fraud, automated abuse and security incidents.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.
Email Verification and Account Security
New accounts may be confirmed through a one-time code sent to the email address supplied by the user. PaperMCQs does not ask for or need access to the password of that email account. Users are responsible for choosing a strong, unique PaperMCQs password and keeping it confidential.
Cookies, Analytics and Advertising
PaperMCQs may use essential cookies for sessions, security and preferences. Subject to availability and applicable consent requirements, we may also use analytics and advertising services, including Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses and similar technologies to measure usage, prevent fraud, limit repeated advertisements and show or measure advertising. Where required, users will be offered appropriate consent choices. Browser settings can also be used to restrict cookies, although some account features may stop working.
Comments and Reports
Comments submitted for publication may display the account name, comment and date after moderation. Email addresses are not intended to be displayed publicly. Correction reports and contact messages may be reviewed by authorised administrators.
Data Retention
We keep account information while an account remains active and for a reasonable period afterward where needed for security, dispute resolution or legal compliance. Verification codes expire after a short period. Security logs, contact records, comments and reports are retained only as long as reasonably necessary for their stated purposes.
Data Sharing
We do not sell account passwords or personal contact details. Information may be processed by hosting, email-delivery, analytics, advertising and security providers that help operate the service. We may also disclose information when required by law, to respond to valid legal requests, or to protect users, PaperMCQs and the public from abuse.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, including encrypted website connections, access controls and password hashing. No online system can guarantee absolute security, so users should avoid submitting sensitive financial, medical or identity documents through public forms.
Children's Privacy
PaperMCQs is an educational resource and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate permission. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted personal information may contact us to request review or removal.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction or deletion of personal information associated with your account, object to certain processing, or withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis. Requests may be submitted through the Contact Us page. We may need to verify the requester before completing an account-related request.
External Links
Our pages may link to government bodies, employers or other third-party websites. Their content and privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy when our features, providers or legal obligations change. The revised version will be published on this page with the applicable date.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or account-data requests, please use the PaperMCQs Contact Us page.