Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

HamExam.org is a free amateur radio exam preparation website. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

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Information we collect

Visitors (not logged in): Our web server logs standard request data including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. This is routine server logging and is not used to identify you personally.

Registered users: If you create an account, we store your username, email address, hashed password, and your exam and question history (which questions you've answered and how). We do not store plaintext passwords.

How we use your information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use any third-party analytics services.

Cookies

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in while you use the site. This cookie is essential for the site to function and is not used for tracking or advertising purposes.

Third-party services

jQuery: We load the jQuery JavaScript library from code.jquery.com. This CDN may log standard request data (such as your IP address) when your browser fetches the library file. We do not control jQuery’s CDN logging practices.

Amazon affiliate links: Some pages contain links to radio-related products on Amazon through the Amazon Associates program. If you click one of these links, Amazon may set cookies on your device and will collect information about your visit and any purchases you make, subject to Amazon’s Privacy Policy. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

AI-generated content

The explanations provided for exam questions on this site are generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed for technical accuracy. No personal data is submitted to any AI service in connection with your use of the site.

Data retention and deletion

Registered user accounts and associated exam history are retained as long as the account is active. You can permanently delete your account at any time by logging in and visiting your Preferences page. If you need assistance, you can also contact us at ron@na0q.com and we will remove your data promptly.

Changes to this policy

If we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the “last updated” date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Email us at .