Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Welcome to MockTests.org (https://mocktests.org), a free online platform offering practice mock tests for competitive examinations including JEE Advanced, BITSAT, VITEEE, AP EAPCET, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, SSC CGL, CUET, and school exams for Classes 6–12. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our mock test services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms described herein. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not access this website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Google Account Information: When you sign in via Google OAuth, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google.
• Test Data: Your answers, scores, time taken per question, number of correct/wrong/unanswered responses, and performance analytics are stored to help you track your progress.
• Communications: If you contact us via email with feedback, suggestions, or queries, we retain that correspondence.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on page, click patterns, and navigation paths.
• Device Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and mobile carrier.
• Referrer Data: The website or search engine that referred you to our site.
• Log Data: Server logs record your activity including access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: To provide mock tests, display results, and enable test history tracking.
• Progress Tracking: To save your test attempts, scores, and performance trends over time so you can monitor improvement.
• User Experience: To remember your preferences, display in-progress tests for resumption, and personalize your experience.
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform, which exams and subjects are most popular, and where we can improve.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and ensure the integrity of our platform.
• Communication: To send you important updates about the platform (subject to your preferences).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable Indian laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service operated by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative.

Third-party vendors, including Google, show our ads based on user behavior across the web. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the DoubleClick cookie by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., session cookies, authentication tokens).
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as theme settings and test history.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve relevant ads.
• Third-Party Cookies: Google OAuth, Google Analytics, and Cloudflare may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually or in bulk.
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies.
• Block cookies altogether (note: this may affect website functionality).
• Block cookies from specific sites.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use hosting providers, database services, analytics tools (Google Analytics), and advertising networks (Google AdSense) that may process your data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, we share minimal data (name, email) with Google for authentication purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority in compliance with Indian legal obligations.
• Protection of Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or the public.
• With Your Consent: We may share information when you give explicit permission to do so.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data and test history for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services to you. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
• Test History: Retained to help you track progress. You can clear individual attempts or all history.
• Log Data: Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and analytics purposes.
• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser or after your session ends.

If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable Indian and international data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data and test history.
• Right to Portability: Request export of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes, including direct advertising.
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at karetirk@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.
• Password Security: Passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing algorithms.
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review our security practices to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Cloudflare Protection: Our website is protected by Cloudflare CDN, which provides DDoS protection and web application firewall capabilities.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is primarily intended for students preparing for competitive examinations, which may include minors. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Parents and guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child under 13 should contact us immediately at karetirk@gmail.com.

10. External Links and Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, including Google, YouTube, and other educational platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Third-party services used on our website include:

• Google OAuth: For authentication — governed by Google Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: For advertising — governed by Google Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare: For CDN and security — governed by Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

11. Compliance with Indian Laws

MockTests.org complies with applicable Indian laws regarding data privacy and protection, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011.
• Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — India's comprehensive data protection law.
• Indian Contract Act, 1872 — Governing the terms of use of our website.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

• Post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
• Notify you of significant changes through a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and related rules, a Grievance Officer has been appointed to address your concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or any issues related to data handling:

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: karetirk@gmail.com
• Mobile: +91 9848608920
• Address: Kareti Vari Street, Singarayakonda, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh - 523101, India