1. Introduction

Michigan Contractor Test Prep ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our Service, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Password (encrypted)
• Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Test scores and progress
• Questions answered and study time
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address and general location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Track your study progress and personalize recommendations
• Process payments and send transaction confirmations
• Send important updates about your account or our Service
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a trusted database platform with enterprise-grade security. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
• Stripe: Payment processing (we never store your full credit card information)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our Service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at: privacy@michigancontractortest.com