Summary
In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Life In The UK Tests. “Our Site” refers to the website www.lifeintheuktests.org.uk, and “Our Services” refers to the practice tests which are provided to help people pass the Life in the UK Test.
We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and people who use Our Services (“our customers”). For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679), and the UK GDPR, this policy applies where we are acting as a data controller with respect to our customers where we determine the purposes and means of the processing of that personal data.
1. Usage and Storage of your Personal Data
We have classified the personal data you share with us as follows:
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Website Use
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Support and Enquiries
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Social Media
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Customer Donations
We use technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. Data exchanged between the Site and users happens over a TSL-secured channel and is encrypted with digital signatures.
We do not retain personal data longer than necessary. However, in some cases, we may retain it to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax requirements).
We may process your personal data where necessary for insurance, risk management, or professional advice under our legitimate interests.
Please do not share someone else’s personal data with us unless explicitly requested and you have their consent.
2. Personal Data Sharing with Others
We may share personal data with service providers (our “processors”) who help run our business. These processors follow strict safeguards.
Additionally, we may disclose personal data:
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To insurers or legal advisers when necessary
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To comply with legal obligations
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To protect vital interests
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To establish or defend legal claims
Note: While we do our best to keep data secure, information transmitted via the internet may be accessible globally.
3. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the following rights:
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The Right to be Informed
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The Right of Access
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The Right to Rectification
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The Right to Erasure
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The Right to Restrict Processing
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The Right to Data Portability
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The Right to Object
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Rights Related to Automated Decision Making
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Right to Complain
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Right to Withdraw Consent
You can exercise these rights by using our contact form. More info can be found on the ICO website.
4. Amendments
We may update this policy periodically. Major updates will be notified by email. Please check this page regularly for changes.
5. Our Use of Cookies
lifeintheuktests.org.uk uses cookies to:
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Ensure website functionality
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Analyze site usage
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Keep services free via PayPal donations
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Promote services through Amazon and social platforms
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Enable Facebook discussions
You can refuse cookies via your browser. However, some parts of the site may not function properly.
Browsers:
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Safari
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Chrome
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Edge
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Opera
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Firefox
Google Analytics – We use this to understand traffic. It does not identify individuals.
We also use:
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Google AdWords & Remarketing
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Amazon affiliate cookies
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Facebook Connect cookies
Users may opt out of tracking via:
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Google Ads Settings
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Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
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Facebook Cookie Policy
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Amazon Advertising Preferences
6. Our Details
This website is owned and operated by Life In The UK Tests.
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Contact: Website contact form
7. Credits
This document was prepared by Data Compliance Specialists and last updated on 23rd December 2023.
8. Appendix – Our Processors
8.1. Website Use
Processor | Data Collected | Business Purpose | Legal Basis | Location | Safeguards | Retention | Policies |
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Webempresa | IP, browser, OS, visit duration, navigation paths | Website/email service | Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest | EU (Spain) | TSL, HTTPS encryption | As per Privacy Policy | [Privacy Policy] |
Google Adsense & Analytics | Traffic, IP, page views | Ads + Analytics | Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent | USA | US Privacy Shield, encryption | As per Privacy Policy | [Privacy Policy], [Security Policy] |
Amazon Affiliates | IP, clickstream, cookies | Referral commissions | Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent | USA | SSL, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 | 24hr–90 days | [Privacy Policy], [Security Policy] |
8.2. Enquiries and Support
Processor | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis | Location | Safeguards | Retention |
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Webempresa (Email) | Name, email, signature data | Respond to queries and offer services | Art. 6(1)(a), Art. 6(1)(b) | EU (Spain) | SSL encryption | 5 years |
8.3. Social Media
Processor | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis | Location | Safeguards | Retention |
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube | Name, screen name, location | Forums, Q&A, training | Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent | USA | US-EU Privacy Shield | Defined by user |
8.4. Customer Membership
Processor | Data Collected | Purpose | Legal Basis | Location | Safeguards | Retention |
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PayPal | Name, email, card info (not visible to us) | Process donations | Art. 6(1)(b) – Contract | UK & USA | PCI DSS, SSL | Defined in PayPal policy |