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Last updated: 2026-05-16

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SHSAT Score Calculator ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit shsat-scorecalculator.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors, with special care for the families and students who use this Site to prepare for the New York City Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT).

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

SHSAT Score Calculator is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with the New York City Department of Education, the NYC Public Schools, MySchools NYC, or any specialized high school. The Site is operated by Fahad Shoaib, with editorial content reviewed by Elisa Ahmed, an NYC Department of Education teacher.

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

The Site does not require account registration. The only ways you can provide information directly are:

  • Contact form submissions: If you use the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
  • Optional newsletter signup (if enabled): If you subscribe to a newsletter, we collect your email address.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.
  • Device information: Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile), screen resolution, language preference.
  • Usage data: Which pages you visit, time spent on pages, links clicked.

2.3 Information NOT collected by the calculator

The SHSAT score calculator on this Site runs entirely in your browser. The raw scores you enter, the scaled scores generated, and any personal predictions are not transmitted to our servers, stored on our servers, or shared with any third party. Score calculations happen locally on your device.

2.4 Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our separate Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to inquiries submitted via the contact form
  • Analyze Site traffic to improve content and user experience
  • Display relevant advertising via Google AdSense (see Section 5)
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information. We do not use personal information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Children's Privacy and COPPA

The SHSAT is taken primarily by students in 8th and 9th grade, many of whom are under the age of 13. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with the United States Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506).

  • The Site is intended to be used by parents, guardians, educators, and students.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
  • The score calculator operates entirely client-side and does not transmit calculated scores.
  • We do not display behaviorally targeted advertising to children. Google AdSense advertising on this Site is configured with non-personalized ads where children are likely to view content. See Section 5.
  • We do not require account registration or login.

If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.

Parents and guardians who wish to review, correct, or delete any information collected from their child may contact us at the address above.

5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

The Site uses Google AdSense (publisher ID: pub-5373629965911897) to display advertising.

5.1 How Google AdSense works

  • Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • The DoubleClick DART cookie is used by Google in the ads served on AdSense publisher websites displaying AdSense ads.

5.2 Your choices

  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
  • You may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu (for European users).
  • Where required by law (including for users in the European Economic Area, the UK, Switzerland, and California), we present a consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, including advertising cookies, before they are set.

5.3 Non-personalized ads on pages likely to be viewed by children

In compliance with Google's policies for content directed to children, advertising shown on pages where children are likely to be viewers is configured for non-personalized ads only.

5.4 Google's policies

For more information about how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. Analytics

The Site may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to understand traffic patterns. Analytics services may use cookies to track aggregate, anonymized usage data. We have configured analytics to anonymize IP addresses where supported.

For information about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, see Google's policy.

7. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: With trusted vendors (hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising networks, email delivery services) who process information on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect that information.
  • Legal obligations: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
  • Business transfers: If the Site or its operating entity is acquired or merged with another entity, information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership or control of personal information.

8. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 24 months after the last communication, then deleted unless required for legal or business reasons.
  • Analytics data: Retained per the provider's standard retention period (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).
  • Server logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and debugging purposes.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 Rights for residents of the European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent UK law:

  • The right to access personal data we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing (including for direct marketing)
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected].

Legal bases for processing: We process personal data based on (a) your consent, (b) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Site, or (c) compliance with legal obligations.

9.2 Rights for California residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected
  • The right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • The right to say no to the sale of personal information ("Do Not Sell My Personal Information")
  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. To exercise any rights, email [email protected].

9.3 Rights for other US residents

Residents of other US states with comprehensive privacy laws (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others) have similar rights. Contact us to exercise them.

10. International Data Transfers

The Site is hosted on servers that may be located in the United States or other countries. If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country with different data protection laws than your country of residence.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information, including HTTPS encryption for all pages, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls on backend systems. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. External Links

The Site contains links to external sites including but not limited to schools.nyc.gov, myschools.nyc, Wikipedia, and various NYC specialized high school websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site for at least 30 days. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing address: [Site operator's mailing address to be added]

Site operator: Fahad Shoaib

For questions about the editorial content of the Site: [email protected] (Elisa Ahmed, Education Editor)

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions, consult a qualified attorney.