Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 10, 2026
1. Overview
SterileTechExam ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you use SterileTechExam.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
2. Information We Collect
Anonymous visitor identifier
We generate a random identifier stored in your browser's local storage to track your practice progress across sessions. This identifier contains no personal information and is never linked to your identity unless you voluntarily provide an email address.
Email address (optional)
If you choose to enter your email address, we store it to identify your account and send you relevant communications about the site. Providing an email is entirely optional.
Practice activity
We record which questions you answer, your selected answers, and whether you answered correctly. This data powers your Dashboard and progress tracking features. It is associated with your anonymous visitor identifier (or email if provided).
Usage data
We may collect standard server logs and analytics data (page views, browser type, referrer) to understand how the Site is used and improve it. This data is not linked to individual identities.
3. How We Use Your Information
- ●To provide, operate, and improve the Site and its features
- ●To track and display your practice progress and quiz performance
- ●To send you transactional or product-related communications if you have provided an email
- ●To analyze usage patterns and improve content quality
- ●To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising targeting.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in a Supabase database with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. No system is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Local Storage
We use browser local storage (not cookies) to store your anonymous visitor identifier and, if applicable, in-progress diagnostic test answers. You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We use Supabase for database and backend infrastructure. Their privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy. We may use analytics services that collect anonymized usage data. We do not integrate with social media platforms or advertising networks.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Access: You may request a copy of the data we hold associated with your email address.
Deletion: You may request deletion of your data by contacting us. We will delete your email and associated practice history within 30 days.
Opt-out: If you provided an email, you may unsubscribe from communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Local data: You can clear your anonymous visitor data at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is intended for adults pursuing professional certification. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at the email address listed on the Site. We will respond within 30 days.