1. Overview & Core Principles
At RBT Practice Test Help (rbtpracticetest.help), we believe in transparent, student-first technology. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies, tracking pixels, and browser local storage technologies are deployed when you study on our website.
We do not sell personal identification data. Because our educational materials are provided completely free of charge, we rely on non-intrusive standard analytics and display advertising to sustain our server infrastructure, technical security, and board-certified clinical content reviews.
3. Types of Technologies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Storage Mechanism | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Functional | Remembers dark mode/light mode visual preferences and cookie consent status. | localStorage / First-party cookie |
Persistent (180 days) |
| Study Session State | Stores interactive Leitner flashcard mastery, randomized quiz questions, and score tallies. | HTML5 localStorage |
Until browser cache cleared |
| Performance & Analytics | Google Analytics 4 collects anonymized interaction metrics (pageviews, bounce rates, device types) to optimize site speed and study guide layout. | First-party cookies (_ga, _ga_*) |
Up to 2 years |
| Contextual & Personalized Ads | Google AdSense and certified Google partners serve relevant advertisements to cover operating costs. | Third-party cookies (__gads, IDE) |
90 days to 13 months |
4. Browser Local Storage Details
To provide high-speed interactive learning tools without requiring account registration, we utilize the following client-side storage keys:
rbt_flashcard_mastery: Stores an array of concept names you have designated as "Mastered" in the Leitner study system so you can filter your review to only unmastered terms.rbt_theme: Records your preference for Dark Mode or Light Mode across study sessions.cookie_consent_time: Stores a timestamp when you acknowledge our privacy and cookie banner so you are not repeatedly prompted on every page load.
You can inspect or delete these keys at any time via your browser's Developer Tools (under Application → Local Storage).
5. Third-Party Advertising & Analytics Partners
We work with trusted third-party technology providers who may set cookies when you interact with our pages:
- Google Analytics: Provides aggregated, non-identifying telemetry about traffic patterns. Google Analytics employs IP anonymization on our platform. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google AdSense & Advertising Partners: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
7. CCPA, CPRA & GDPR Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. If your browser transmits a GPC signal, we automatically instruct advertising scripts to restrict data processing. You can also explicitly review your privacy choices on our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements by requiring affirmative consent prior to placing non-essential advertising cookies.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory standards, browser technologies, or operational practices. Updates are published directly on this URL with an updated version number and timestamp.