TESTSONTHENET LTD/DISCTEST.CO.UK
Privacy Statement

Last Updated: March, 2026

At disctest.co.uk, operated by TestsontheNet Limited, we take your privacy and the security of your personal data very seriously. This statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 

1. About Us (Data Controller)

TestsontheNet Limited is the “Data Controller” of the personal information you provide to us.

  • Company Name: TestsontheNet Limited
  • Registered Office: Jodie Court, Stevens Close, Beckenham, BR3 1RT, United Kingdom
  • Company Reg No: 09068116
  • Contact Email: simonkensington@testsonthenet.com

2. Information We Collect

We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our DISC assessment services.

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name and email address (provided by you or the organisation that invited you to take the test).
  • Assessment Data: Your specific responses to the DISC questionnaire.
  • Technical Data: To ensure the security and performance of our website, our servers may automatically log your IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit.
  • Payment Data: If you purchase a test directly, payment is processed via secure third-party providers. We do not store your credit/debit card details on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

Under UK law, we must have a “legal basis” for using your data. We process your data for the following reasons:

Purpose/ActivityType of DataLegal Basis for Processing
To generate your DISC reportIdentity & Assessment DataPerformance of a Contract (to deliver the service you or your employer requested).
To manage queries and supportIdentity & Contact DataLegitimate Interest (to provide customer service).
To secure our websiteTechnical DataLegitimate Interest (to prevent fraud and ensure IT security).

 

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data is only shared in the following circumstances:

  • The Requesting Organisation: If you were invited to take a test by your employer or a third party, your report results will be shared with them via their secure Control Panel.
  • Service Providers: We use trusted technical partners (such as secure hosting providers in the UK and USA) to run our platform.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. International Data Transfers

While our primary servers are in the UK, some data may be processed on secure servers in the USA. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or other UK-approved safeguards to ensure a level of protection equivalent to the UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We do not keep your data longer than is necessary.

  • Reports: DISC reports are typically stored for 3 years to allow for re-downloads, after which they are securely deleted.
  • Backups: Once data is deleted from an active account, it is eradicated from our server backups within 30 days.

7. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption: All sensitive pages are password-protected and data is transmitted via secure protocols.
  • Access Control: Access to test-taker data is restricted to authorised account holders and bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Monitoring: We regularly review our security practices to prevent unauthorised access or loss.

8. Your Statutory Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request that we delete your data.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Complain: If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: simonkensington@testsonthenet.com.

9. Cookies

Our website is designed to be privacy-friendly. We do not use tracking or marketing cookies. We only use “strictly necessary” session cookies required for the website to function (e.g., to keep you logged in during a test). These do not require your consent under UK law.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.