Last updated: February 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy defines how information is processed when using the website IQ-meter.com (the “Website”).
1. Definitions
- Operator — the person who ensures the operation of the Website.
- User — a person who uses the Website.
- Personal Data — information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, directly or indirectly.
- Cookies — small files/identifiers stored in a browser.
2. What data is processed
2.1. Data provided by the User
The Website does not provide for user registration and does not request payment details.
Personal Data may be processed only when a User submits a message via the contact form, including:
- name (if provided);
- email address;
- message text and any information the User voluntarily includes.
2.2. Technical data
When visiting the Website, technical data necessary for the operation and protection of the Website may be processed automatically, for example: IP address, browser and device information, interface language, request date/time, cookie identifiers, and error logs.
3. Purposes of processing
The Operator processes data for the following purposes:
- handling inquiries and providing responses (contact form);
- ensuring the operability and security of the Website (diagnostics, prevention of abuse);
- traffic and quality analytics of the Website (e.g., Google Analytics and similar services);
- displaying advertising and measuring its effectiveness (Google AdSense).
4. Legal bases for processing
Processing is carried out on the basis of:
- the User’s actions when submitting an inquiry (providing data to receive a response);
- the Operator’s legitimate interest in ensuring the security and stable operation of the Website;
- the User’s consent to cookies/advertising and analytics technologies — where such consent is required under applicable law.
5. Cookies and how to manage them
5.1. The Website may use cookies and similar technologies for operation, analytics, and advertising.
5.2. The User may manage cookies via browser settings (delete, block entirely, or block selectively).
5.3. Restricting cookies may affect the correct functioning of certain Website features, analytics, and/or advertising display.
5.4. Where applicable law requires separate consent for certain cookies (e.g., advertising cookies), such consent is requested via a notice/banner.
6. Google AdSense (advertising)
6.1. The Website may display advertising provided by Google AdSense.
6.2. Google and/or its partners may use cookies/identifiers for:
- displaying ads;
- limiting ad frequency;
- measuring effectiveness;
- (depending on settings and legal requirements) displaying personalized or non-personalized ads.
6.3. The User may manage cookies in the browser and advertising preference settings in their Google Account (where applicable).
7. Google Analytics and similar services (analytics)
7.1. The Website may use Google Analytics and/or similar analytics services to obtain statistics on visits and page usage.
7.2. Such services may process technical data (e.g., cookies/identifiers, browser/device information, approximate interaction parameters with pages).
7.3. Cookies management/analytics restriction is available via browser settings and/or opt-out mechanisms provided by the relevant services (where applicable).
8. Disclosure to third parties
8.1. The Operator does not sell Users’ Personal Data.
8.2. Data may be disclosed to third parties only to the extent necessary for the operation of the Website and provision of services, including:
- hosting/infrastructure and security services;
- Google (AdSense/Analytics) and/or other advertising and analytics providers — to the extent necessary for their operation.
8.3. Such parties process data in accordance with their own policies and terms.
9. Retention periods
- contact form data is retained no longer than necessary to respond and follow up on the inquiry;
- technical logs and security data — for a limited period required for protection and diagnostics.
10. User rights
To the extent provided by applicable law, the User may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and/or withdraw consent to cookies (where applicable).
11. Contact
For privacy-related questions: support@iq-meter.com.
12. Changes to this Policy
The Operator may update this Policy. The new version becomes effective from the moment it is published on the Website with the updated date indicated.