Privacy Policy

Who we are

Southwide (southwide.local) is a free online platform for exam preparation, offering mock tests and practice papers for competitive and professional exams such as CA Foundation and Telangana TET. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the site and how we use it.

Browsing without an account

You can browse exam categories, blog posts, and test listings freely without creating an account. Your first mock test is free as a guest. Sign in with Google or email before starting additional tests so we can save your answers, results, and certificates to your account.

Information we collect

  • Account information: When you create an account with Google or email, we receive the information you provide, such as your name and email address, and use it to create your Southwide account.
  • Test activity: Your test attempts, selected answers, scores, and completion status, so we can show your results and generate certificates.
  • Cookies: A temporary cookie identifies an in-progress test attempt so you can resume it if you reload the page.
  • Usage data: Standard technical information such as browser type and IP address, collected automatically for security and troubleshooting.

How we use your information

  • To let you take mock tests, save your answers, and show your results
  • To recognize you across visits so you don’t lose progress
  • To generate downloadable certificates
  • To improve the accuracy and quality of our test content
  • To respond to support requests

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We use Google Firebase Authentication solely to verify your identity when you sign in; Google’s handling of your data during sign-in is governed by Google’s own privacy policy. We do not share your test data with advertisers or other third parties.

Cookies

We use a small number of essential cookies required for the test-taking flow to work (for example, tracking an in-progress attempt) and standard WordPress session cookies for logged-in users. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

Data retention

We retain your account and test attempt data for as long as your account is active, so you can review past results and certificates. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us using the details below.

Children’s privacy

Southwide is intended for students preparing for competitive and professional exams. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us via the Contact / Support link in the site footer.

Last updated: 14 July 2026