Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At CitizenTest Canada (accessible at citizentestcanada.com), your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your data while you prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test.

2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website to keep our educational resources free for all aspiring citizens. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site:

• Advertising Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies (such as DoubleClick) enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their prior visits to our site and/or other sites across the Internet.
• Personalized Ads Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Third-Party Vendor Cookies: You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or www.aboutads.info.

3. Information We Collect

We only collect data necessary to provide and improve your study experience:

• Practice Test & Progress Data: Scores, completed quizzes, study times, and category mastery levels stored locally or in your user account to track your progress.
• Account Information: If you sign up, we store your email address and authentication identifiers provided via OAuth or email login.
• Log Files & Analytics: Standard internet log data, including IP address, browser type, referring pages, operating system, and date/time stamps, collected via Google Analytics to analyze platform traffic trends.

4. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Deliver realistic practice citizenship tests and score calculations.
• Maintain and improve platform speed, reliability, and content accuracy.
• Prevent fraudulent activity, spam, and security abuses.
• Understand study patterns to produce better study guides and explanations.

5. PIPEDA, GDPR, and CCPA Compliance

We respect your rights under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right of Access: You may request copies of personal data stored in your account.
• Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request complete deletion of your account and test history at any time.

6. Third-Party Links & Disclaimer

CitizenTest Canada contains links to external official resources (such as Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy compliance team: