Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the website soheilazarghami.com, operated by Dr. Soheila Zarghami, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Shiraz, Iran.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address when registering or contacting us
• Answers you submit in psychological assessment tests
• Messages sent via the contact form
• Appointment booking details

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and general geographic region
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral sources (how you arrived at our site)

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide and display your psychological test results
• To manage your user account (if registered)
• To respond to inquiries and support requests
• To schedule and manage consultation appointments
• To improve the website's content, usability, and performance
• To send important service-related notifications (not marketing spam)
• To comply with legal obligations

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, performance of a contract, or our legitimate interests.

Our website offers a variety of free psychological self-assessment tests. Please be aware of the following:

• Test responses and computed scores may be stored to display your results.
• Results are shown only to you and are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
• The tests are for educational and self-awareness purposes only and do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
• If you are registered and logged in, your test history may be saved to your account.
• Anonymous test sessions may use temporary session data that is not permanently stored.

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for core website functions such as login sessions and CSRF protection.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode preference).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work correctly without them.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, booking platforms like Ravandarman.com) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of our users or the public.

Any third-party service providers we use are required to process your data solely for the purposes we specify.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Account information is kept for the duration of your account, plus a reasonable period after deletion.
• Test results are retained as long as you maintain an active account.
• Contact form messages are kept for up to 12 months.
• Server logs are typically retained for 90 days for security purposes.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
• Secure password hashing for user accounts
• CSRF token protection on forms
• Regular security reviews of our systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12.

Our website is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Some tests on our website are specifically designed to be completed by a parent or guardian on behalf of their child. In those cases, it is the parent's data — not the child's — that is processed.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on the website where appropriate

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us: