Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

Welcome to TheoryMates (theorymates.co.uk). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you use our website. By using TheoryMates, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

TheoryMates is a free UK driving theory test practice website operated by an individual. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: contact@theorymates.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

TheoryMates does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the site. We do not collect your name, email address or any other personally identifiable information unless you contact us directly.

Information collected automatically

When you visit TheoryMates, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate location (country/region level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile or tablet)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, and through analytics services described below.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. TheoryMates uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They remember your preferences such as language selection and bookmarked questions. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Analytics cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use TheoryMates. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visit, including pages viewed and time spent on the site. This helps us improve the website. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising cookies

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on TheoryMates. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of TheoryMates. For more information about managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Provide and improve the TheoryMates service
  • Analyse how the website is used to identify areas for improvement
  • Display relevant advertisements (where applicable)
  • Ensure the security and stability of the website

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

TheoryMates uses the following third-party services which may collect data independently:

These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is retained for 26 months by default. We do not store any personal data on our own servers beyond what is necessary for the website to function.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

If you are based in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:

  • Right to access — you can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data
  • Right to object — you can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
  • Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@theorymates.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

8. Children's Privacy

TheoryMates is intended for individuals who are learning to drive, typically aged 17 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of TheoryMates after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@theorymates.co.uk