This policy explains what information Versant English Lab ("we", "us") collects when you use our free Versant practice website at versantenglishlab.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Who we are
Versant English Lab provides free, independent practice for Versant by Pearson English tests. Official test registration is handled by our registration partner, Your Global Campus (YGC), powered by Cosmopolitan College (COSMO), a Pearson-authorised centre. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson.
2. Practising without signing up
- No account needed. You can use every practice activity and mock test without giving us any personal details.
- Your answers and scores stay on your device. Practice history is saved only in your own browser so you can see recent results. You can remove it by clearing your browser's site data.
- Microphone recordings are not uploaded to us. Recordings stay in your browser so you can listen back, and are deleted when you leave the page.
- Speech-to-text. To score speaking answers, the site uses your browser's built-in speech recognition. Some browsers (for example Google Chrome) send the audio to their own service to turn it into text. That processing is covered by your browser provider's privacy policy, not ours.
3. Information you choose to give us
On the results page you can choose to save your score with us. If you do, we collect:
- your name, email address and (optionally) WhatsApp number;
- the test you practised, the parts you completed, your estimated practice score (GSE/CEFR) and skill estimates;
- the date and time you submitted the form, and your consent.
We use a hashed (scrambled) form of your internet address for a short time only to block spam and repeated submissions. We do not store your address in readable form.
4. How we use it
- to contact you by email or WhatsApp with study tips and information about Versant practice and tests;
- to help you register for an official Versant test when you are ready;
- to understand, in general terms, how students use the practice site so we can improve it.
We do not sell your information, and we do not use it for unrelated advertising.
5. Who we share it with
- YGC / Cosmopolitan College (COSMO), our registration partner, so they can help you book an official test.
- Hostinger, the company that hosts this website and stores the data on our behalf.
- Authorities, only if we are required to by law.
We do not share your practice details with Pearson. If you register for an official test, the information you give in the registration form is handled under YGC's and Pearson's own policies.
6. How long we keep it
We keep your sign-up details for up to 24 months after your last contact with us, or until you ask us to delete them, whichever comes first.
7. Your choices
- You can ask us to show you, correct or delete the information we hold about you.
- You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time – just reply "stop" to our message or email us.
To make a request, email info@versantenglishlab.com.
8. Cookies
The practice pages do not use advertising or tracking cookies. They use your browser's local storage only to remember your recent practice results and, if you signed up, to fill in your details next time. The main versantenglishlab.com website may use its own cookies.
9. Students under 18
If you are under 18, please ask a parent or guardian before giving us your contact details.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.
11. Contact
Versant English Lab · info@versantenglishlab.com
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