Privacy Policy for TestHike
Welcome to TestHike.
Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have regarding your information.
By using TestHike, our website, or our desktop application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
TestHike is a secure technical assessment platform that helps companies evaluate software engineering candidates through native desktop coding assessments with built-in proctoring and security features.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you use TestHike.
Information You Provide
You may provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name
- Job title
- Password (stored securely and never in plain text)
- Support requests
- Feedback
- Billing information (if applicable)
Candidate Assessment Information
When you take an assessment using TestHike, we may collect:
- Assessment answers
- Source code you write
- Programming language used
- Files created during the assessment
- Test duration
- Submission history
- Assessment results
- Compiler or runtime logs
- Error messages
This information is collected so employers can evaluate technical skills.
Desktop Proctoring Information
When enabled by the organization running the assessment, TestHike may collect security and proctoring information, including:
- Running applications
- Active window information
- Screen activity
- Keyboard activity patterns
- Mouse activity
- Focus changes
- Copy and paste attempts
- Internet connectivity status
- Multiple monitor detection
- Virtual machine detection
- Remote desktop detection
- System security events
- Device information
Depending on the employer's configuration, TestHike may also capture screenshots during the assessment.
We do not record personal files or unrelated computer activity outside the assessment session.
Device Information
We may collect:
- Operating system
- Device type
- Device identifiers
- IP address
- Browser information
- Application version
- Crash reports
- Diagnostic logs
This helps us improve reliability and prevent abuse.
Website Usage Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Browser type
- Cookies
- Analytics information
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember preferences
- Improve website performance
- Measure usage
- Detect fraud
- Secure your account
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide our services
- Deliver coding assessments
- Verify assessment integrity
- Detect cheating or suspicious activity
- Generate assessment reports
- Improve platform performance
- Respond to support requests
- Communicate important updates
- Secure our systems
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
AI and Automated Analysis
TestHike may use automated systems or AI to help analyze assessment results, detect suspicious behavior, identify potential integrity concerns, and generate reports for hiring teams.
These automated insights are intended to assist human reviewers and should not be used as the sole basis for employment decisions.
Who Can Access Assessment Data
Assessment data may be accessible to:
- The organization that invited you to take the assessment
- Authorized recruiters
- Hiring managers
- Interviewers
- TestHike administrators (only when necessary for support, security, or legal compliance)
Access is restricted based on user roles and permissions.
Data Sharing
We may share information with:
- Employers using TestHike
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Security providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment providers
- Customer support providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
Data Retention
We keep information only as long as necessary for:
- Delivering our services
- Maintaining assessment records
- Meeting contractual obligations
- Complying with legal requirements
- Resolving disputes
- Preventing fraud
Organizations using TestHike may configure their own assessment retention periods.
Security
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encryption in transit
- Encryption at rest where applicable
- Secure authentication
- Role-based access controls
- Audit logging
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Regular security updates
While we work hard to protect your information, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your information
- Request a copy of your data
- Restrict certain processing
- Object to certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Candidate Rights
Candidates should understand that employers using TestHike act as the data controller for assessment-related information.
Requests regarding hiring decisions or assessment results should usually be directed to the employer that invited you to complete the assessment.
Children's Privacy
TestHike is not intended for children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed in countries where our infrastructure or service providers operate.
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information during international transfers.
Third-Party Services
TestHike may integrate with services such as:
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Identity providers
- Authentication services
- Payment providers
- Analytics services
Each third-party service has its own privacy practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When significant changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, notify users.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.
TestHike
Website: https://testhike.com
Email: [email protected]
Summary
In simple terms:
- We collect only the information needed to run secure coding assessments.
- Employers receive assessment results for candidates they invite.
- We use security and proctoring features only to protect assessment integrity.
- We never sell your personal information.
- We use strong security practices to protect your data.
- You can contact us at any time regarding your privacy.