Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 29, 2025

Introduction

At The AI Purity Test, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data when you use our self-assessment platform. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with the best self-assessment experience while protecting your privacy.

Important Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with aipuritytest.org or Tina Tarighian. This is an independent educational tool.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit The AI Purity Test website. These files contain information that helps us provide you with a better experience by:

Remembering your assessment preferences and settings
Ensuring our self-assessment platform functions properly across all devices
Analyzing how users interact with our assessment tools
Improving the performance and accuracy of our service
Providing assessment themes suitable for personal exploration

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for The AI Purity Test to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Security Cookies: Protect against malicious activity and ensure safe browsing for users
Session Management: Maintain your assessment session and prevent loss of data
Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance of our self-assessment platform
Error Prevention: Help us identify and prevent technical issues during assessment generation
Privacy Protection: Ensure your assessment data remains private and secure

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience with our self-assessment platform:

Assessment Preferences: Remember your settings and assessment style preferences
Display Settings: Save your preferred theme and accessibility settings
Recent Assessments: Store your assessment preferences for easy access (stored locally only)
Feature Exploration: Remember which assessment features you've used
Language Settings: Remember your preferred language for international users

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our self-assessment platform:

Usage Analytics: Track which assessment features are most popular (anonymized data only)
Performance Monitoring: Measure assessment speeds and identify areas for improvement
Assessment Effectiveness: Understand how our tool helps with self-awareness insights
Privacy Analysis: Ensure our content remains secure and private
Accessibility Insights: Improve our service for users with different needs

Enhancement Cookies (Optional)

These cookies may be used to provide relevant self-assessment content:

Personalization: Show relevant assessment insights based on usage patterns
Educational Tips: Display helpful information about assessment interpretation
Feature Announcements: Notify you about new assessment features and functionality
Special Events: Provide assessment insights for special occasions and updates

How We Protect Your Privacy

No Personal Assessment Data in Cookies

IMPORTANT: We never store personal assessment responses or results in cookies. All self-assessment processing in our platform happens locally in your browser and is never transmitted to our servers. We especially protect your personal privacy in accordance with international privacy guidelines.

Privacy-Safe Data Practices

We only collect the minimum data necessary to provide our self-assessment service:

Assessment preferences and settings (no personal assessment data)
Technical information for website functionality
Anonymous usage patterns to improve assessment accuracy
Error logs to fix technical issues (no personal information)
Privacy monitoring to ensure secure personal exploration

Third-Party Services

Analytics Services

We may use trusted, privacy-focused third-party services to help us understand how our self-assessment platform is being used:

Anonymous Analytics: Provides secure website usage statistics
Performance Monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
Security Services: Protect against malicious activity and maintain personal privacy
Research Services: Anonymous data to improve assessment accuracy

Content Delivery

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure fast loading of our self-assessment interface:

Static asset delivery (images, CSS, JavaScript files)
Geographic load balancing for optimal performance worldwide
Security protection and privacy-focused content filtering

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit The AI Purity Test, you can choose which types of cookies to accept:

Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best self-assessment experience
Essential Only: Use only necessary cookies (may limit some features)
Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories that suit your personal needs
Manage Preferences: Change your settings at any time for ongoing control

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled

If you disable essential cookies, you may experience:

Security warnings or reduced protection for your personal data
Loss of assessment session data and preferences
Potential functionality issues with our self-assessment tools
Inability to save assessment preferences or accessibility settings

Functional Cookies Disabled

Disabling functional cookies may result in:

Need to re-select assessment preferences each visit
Loss of personalized assessment settings
Inability to maintain consistent assessment configurations
Default theme and language settings only

Analytics Cookies Disabled

Your self-assessment experience won't be affected, but we won't be able to:

Understand which features are most helpful
Identify areas for improving the user experience
Track performance issues that might affect assessments
Optimize the value of our platform

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Automatic Expiration

Different cookies have different lifespans to protect your personal privacy:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Assessment Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 6 months
Analytics Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
Security Cookies: Stored for the duration of your session

Manual Deletion

You can delete cookies at any time by:

Clearing your browser data and cookies
Using private/incognito browsing mode
Adjusting your cookie preferences on our website
Using browser extensions that manage cookies

Mobile and Tablet Considerations

Our self-assessment platform works great on mobile devices. Similar data collection principles apply across all devices:

Assessment preferences and settings storage
Anonymous usage analytics for continuous improvement
Privacy-focused error reporting and performance monitoring
Content delivery optimization

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Improvements in personal privacy protection
New self-assessment features in our platform
Updated privacy regulations and best practices
Enhanced security measures

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

Legal Compliance and Privacy Protection

Our cookie practices comply with privacy protection and personal security laws:

GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
PECR: UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
International Standards: Global best practices for personal services
Privacy by Design: Built-in protection for assessment data

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@theaipuritytest.org

Your Rights

Regarding cookies and data collection, you have the right to:

Know: Understand what cookies we use and why
Choose: Accept or decline non-essential cookies
Access: Request information about your cookie data
Delete: Remove cookies from your device at any time
Privacy Protection: Special protections for personal data
Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences easily

Remember: Our primary goal is to provide you with a safe, secure, and enlightening self-assessment experience. We use cookies responsibly to enhance your experience with The AI Purity Test while protecting your personal privacy and maintaining the highest standards of security.

For more information about how we protect your personal data, please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.