Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how the Advanced Learning Academy ("ALA," "we," "us," or "our"), the organization behind the Quantum Intelligence Quotient ("QIQ") assessment, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website at qiqtest.com and our assessment services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Data Controller
Advanced Learning Academy
Email: assessments@advancedlearning.academy
Website: advancedlearning.academy
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Payment information: Payment card details processed through our PCI-compliant payment processor (we do not store full card numbers)
- Demographic information: Age range, education level, and geographic region (provided voluntarily to enhance report accuracy)
- Contact information: Name and email address when you submit inquiries through our contact form
Assessment Data
- Response data: Your answers to assessment questions
- Timing data: Response times for individual items
- Sequence data: The order in which items were presented and answered
- Score data: Your computed QIQ scores, brain region scores, and Crown designation
- Verification data: Quantum verification coefficients and dimensional stability metrics
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation patterns
- IP address: Used for security purposes and general geographic location (not stored with assessment data)
- Cookies: Essential cookies for session management and authentication; optional analytics cookies (with your consent)
How We Use Your Information
Assessment Delivery
We use your personal information and assessment data to administer the QIQ assessment, compute your scores through our quantum verification pipeline, generate your cognitive assessment report, and deliver your results. This processing is necessary for the performance of the contract between you and ALA when you purchase an assessment.
Norming Database Contribution
Your assessment responses contribute to our norming database in permanently anonymized and aggregated form only. No personally identifiable information is stored in the norming database. This anonymized data helps maintain and improve the accuracy of QIQ scoring for all users. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in maintaining the scientific validity of our assessment instrument.
Communication
We use your email address to deliver your assessment results, respond to your inquiries, and send service-related notifications (account confirmation, password resets, assessment availability). We will not send marketing communications unless you have explicitly opted in to receive them.
Research and Improvement
We use anonymized, aggregated assessment data for psychometric research, item analysis, and ongoing improvement of the QIQ assessment methodology. This research is conducted under the oversight of the ALA research team and adheres to established ethical guidelines for psychological research.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We share personal information only in the following circumstances:
- Payment processing: Payment card information is shared with our PCI-compliant payment processor to complete transactions
- Quantum computation: Anonymized assessment data is processed through IBM Quantum hardware for score verification; no personally identifiable information is transmitted to quantum processors
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or valid legal process
- With your consent: We may share information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so
Data Retention
- Account information: Retained for as long as your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
- Assessment reports: Retained for 5 years to allow you to access your results and for longitudinal comparison if you retake the assessment
- Payment records: Retained for 7 years as required by applicable financial regulations
- Contact form submissions: Retained for 1 year
- Norming database contributions: Retained indefinitely in permanently anonymized form (cannot be traced to individuals)
- Automatically collected data: Retained for 12 months
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption in transit using TLS 1.3
- Encryption at rest using AES-256
- Separation of personal information from assessment response data
- Access controls limiting personnel access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Secure disposal of data upon expiration of retention periods
Your Rights
Rights Under GDPR (European Economic Area Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for optional processing at any time
Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected
- Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected
- Right to opt-out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of the above rights, contact us at:
Email: assessments@advancedlearning.academy
We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA). We may request verification of your identity before processing your request to protect against unauthorized access.
Cookies
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, authentication, and session management. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website. These are only set with your explicit consent and can be disabled at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences panel.
We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
Children's Privacy
The QIQ assessment is designed for individuals aged 14 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 14, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 14 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at assessments@advancedlearning.academy.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. When we transfer data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by email notification. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Advanced Learning Academy
Email: assessments@advancedlearning.academy
Website: advancedlearning.academy