Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how RiceTests ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to our cookie practices as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

💡 In simple terms: Cookies help websites remember you and your preferences to provide a better user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

🔒 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • • Session management
  • • Security features
  • • Basic website functionality

📊 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages.

  • • Page load times
  • • Popular content tracking
  • • Error reporting

⚙️ Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience and personalize the site for you.

  • • Language preferences
  • • Region selection
  • • Customized content

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

🎯 Essential Operations

  • • Enable basic website functions
  • • Maintain security
  • • Remember your test progress

📈 Analytics & Improvement

  • • Understand how you use our site
  • • Improve site performance
  • • Identify popular content

🎨 Personalization

  • • Remember your preferences
  • • Customize your experience
  • • Provide relevant content

🔄 Social Features

  • • Enable social sharing
  • • Connect with social media
  • • Share test results

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us improve our website and provide better services to you.

Third-Party Services May Include:

  • Analytics Services: Help us understand website usage and performance
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable sharing and social features
  • Content Delivery Networks: Improve site loading speed
  • Security Services: Protect against spam and malicious activity

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

🌐 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

  • • Block all cookies
  • • Allow only first-party cookies
  • • Delete existing cookies
  • • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

📱 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can typically manage cookies through your browser app settings or your device's privacy settings.

⚠️ Important Note

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.

6. Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Changing your browser settings to block cookies
  • Clearing existing cookies from your browser
  • Contacting us directly with your preferences

7. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:

🔒 Necessary Cookies

Used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.

📊 Other Cookies

Used based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

8. Changes to This Policy

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

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Notify users of significant changes when possible
  • Post the updated policy on our website

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:

RiceTests Support
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ricetest.net

Acknowledgment

By continuing to use RiceTests, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our Cookie Policy. This policy works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.