At The Rice Purity Test (https://thericepuritytest.live), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your data. Please read this document carefully. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Website provides an online Rice Purity Test quiz for entertainment and self-reflection purposes. The quiz runs entirely in your browser, does not require you to create an account, and does not ask you to submit any personal information in order to use it.
1. Who We Are
The Rice Purity Test is an independently operated website and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rice University or any other educational institution. We are the sole operators of this Website and are responsible for determining how any data collected through it is used.
For any privacy-related queries, you may contact us at: therealricepuritytest@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information when you visit this Website: information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically.
2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
We do not require you to create an account, log in, or submit any personal details to use this Website or take the quiz. However, if you choose to contact us directly via email at therealricepuritytest@gmail.com, we may receive and retain the following:
- Your email address
- Your name (if included in your message)
- Any other information you voluntarily include in your communication
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider, analytics tools, or third-party services. This may include:
- IP address — your device’s internet address, which may indicate your approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version — the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- Device type and operating system — whether you are on a desktop, mobile, or tablet device
- Referring URL — the website or link that brought you to our Website
- Pages visited and time spent — which pages on our site you viewed and for how long
- Date and time of visit — when your visit occurred
This information is collected in aggregate and is primarily used to understand how visitors use our Website so that we can improve user experience. It is not used to personally identify you.
3. Quiz Data and Local Processing
The Rice Purity Test quiz operates entirely within your web browser. Your answers to the quiz questions are processed locally on your device to calculate your score. We do not transmit, collect, store, or have access to your quiz answers or your score. Once you close or refresh the page, your responses are gone. No quiz data is ever sent to our servers.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
4.1 How We Use Cookies
Our Website may use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the Website to function correctly, including page load and session management.
- Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are most visited and how long users stay.
- Advertising cookies — used by third-party advertising services to display relevant advertisements and to limit how many times you see a particular ad.
4.2 Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through opt-out tools provided by third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
5. Google Analytics
This Website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our Website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
For more information on how Google handles data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
This Website may now or in the future display advertisements served by Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Website and other websites across the internet.
6.1 How Third-Party Advertising Works
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to websites. This is known as interest-based or behavioral advertising. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Website and other websites on the internet.
6.2 Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
6.3 No Control Over Third-Party Content
We do not control the content of third-party advertisements displayed on our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services whose advertisements you interact with.
7. Data Security
We take the security of any information we hold seriously. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet and no method of electronic storage is completely secure.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect any information that may be collected, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide any information at your own risk.
8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at therealricepuritytest@gmail.com.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take prompt steps to delete that information from our records. Users between the ages of 13 and 18 should use this Website only with the awareness and approval of a parent or legal guardian.
9. GDPR Compliance (For Users in the European Union)
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with respect to your personal data.
9.1 Legal Basis for Processing
Where we process any personal data, we do so on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and improving user experience
- Consent — for cookies and third-party advertising where your consent is required
- Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law
9.2 Your GDPR Rights
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — you have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification — you have the right to request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — you have the right to request that we delete any personal data we hold about you, subject to applicable legal obligations.
- Right to restriction of processing — you have the right to request that we limit the way we use your data.
- Right to data portability — you have the right to request that your data be transferred to another organization or directly to you.
- Right to object — you have the right to object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis.
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at therealricepuritytest@gmail.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
10. CCPA Compliance (For California Residents)
If you are a resident of the State of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information.
10.1 Your CCPA Rights
- Right to know — you have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to delete — you have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to opt out of sale — we do not sell your personal information to third parties. If this practice ever changes, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with an opt-out option.
- Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To submit a request under the CCPA, please contact us at therealricepuritytest@gmail.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request and will respond within 45 days.
11. Your Right to Request Data Removal
Regardless of your location, you may contact us at any time to request that we delete any personal information we may hold about you. This applies to any information you may have voluntarily submitted, such as through email correspondence.
To make a data removal request, please email us at therealricepuritytest@gmail.com with the subject line “Data Removal Request.” We will process your request and confirm deletion within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Please note that we cannot delete information held by third-party services such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense on your behalf. You will need to manage those preferences directly through the respective service providers.
12. External Links Disclaimer
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of those websites. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites.
When you follow a link to an external website, you leave our Website and your interactions are then governed by that site’s own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We accept no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of any third-party website linked from our site.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time, at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of this Website after any changes have been posted to this page constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you disagree with the updated Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the Website.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle data, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
Email: therealricepuritytest@gmail.com
Website: https://thericepuritytest.live
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is intended to be read alongside our Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer, which together constitute the full legal framework governing your use of The Rice Purity Test website.