Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how APED-Q Self-Assessment collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with care.

2. Information We Collect

When you use APED-Q Self-Assessment, we collect:

• Email address: Used to send your report link and for account recovery
• Assessment responses: Your answers to the questionnaire items
• Demographic information: Optional information like age band, sex, and country for research purposes
• Payment information: Processed securely by our payment provider (we do not store card details)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Generate your personalized assessment report
• Send you your report access link
• Process your payment
• Contribute to anonymized research data (with your consent)
• Improve the assessment tool

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. Assessment responses are stored separately from identifying information where possible. We use secure, encrypted connections for all data transmission.

5. Data Retention

Your assessment results are accessible for 30 days from completion. After this period, your report link will expire. We retain anonymized assessment data for research purposes indefinitely. Your email address is retained for record-keeping and support purposes.

6. Research Use

If you consent, your anonymized assessment data (without any identifying information) may be used for research into autistic experience. This helps improve the assessment and contributes to understanding of autism. You can opt out of research participation without affecting your assessment.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Payment processing: Secure payment handling
• Hosting: Secure cloud infrastructure
• Email: Sending report links

These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for research use
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@apedq.com.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session during the assessment. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

10. Children's Privacy

APED-Q Self-Assessment is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at privacy@apedq.com.