Change Log
- 24 November 2025: Updated to include the Research Sprint website (research.testcommunity.network) as part of the Test Community Network services and data practices.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and other information you provide in your profile.
Content Data: We store content you submit, including articles, questions, comments, votes, and research sprint contributions.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our services
- To personalise your experience on the platform
- To facilitate community interactions and content sharing
- To support research sprint participation and contributions
- To send important updates and notifications
- To improve our platform and develop new features
- To ensure platform security and prevent abuse
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and the safety of our users
- With service providers assisting in platform operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights
- Access and update your personal information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Object to processing of your personal information
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse platform usage, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
8. Third-Party Services
Our platform may integrate with third-party services (such as OpenAI for AI features). These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
9. Children's Privacy
Our platform is intended for professional use and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at tim@educationtech.consulting.