Privacy Policy

At GamePad Tester, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our gamepad testing service.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

We believe in privacy by design. Here's what we explicitly do NOT collect:

• Personal Information: No names, emails, addresses, or phone numbers
• Controller Data: No button presses, stick movements, or controller inputs
• Gaming Habits: No tracking of what games you play or how you use your controllers
• Device Information: No unique device identifiers or hardware specifications
• Location Data: No GPS coordinates or location tracking
• Biometric Data: No fingerprints or other biometric information

2. Information We May Collect

We only collect minimal, non-personal information necessary to provide and improve our service:

2.1 Technical Information

• Browser Type: Basic browser information (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) for compatibility
• Page Views: Which pages you visit on our site for analytics
• Error Reports: Anonymous technical errors to help us fix bugs
• Performance Data: Loading times and site performance metrics

2.2 Contact Information

Only when you voluntarily contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Name and email address (only what you provide)
• Your message content
• Controller type (if relevant to your inquiry)

3. How Your Data is Processed

3.1 Local Processing

3.2 No Data Storage

We don't store any controller testing data on our servers. Each testing session is independent, and no historical data is maintained.

3.3 Blog Content

If you use our admin panel to create blog content, that data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and is not transmitted to our servers.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

4.1 Essential Cookies

We use minimal cookies and local storage for:

• Admin Session: To keep you logged in to the blog admin panel
• Blog Content: To store your blog posts locally in your browser
• Preferences: To remember your settings between visits

4.2 Analytics

We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand how our site is used, but these do not track individual users or collect personal information.

4.3 No Tracking

We do not use advertising cookies, social media trackers, or any third-party tracking scripts.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Hosting

Our website is hosted on secure servers that may log basic server information like IP addresses for security purposes, but we don't access or use this data.

5.2 No External Integrations

We don't integrate with social media platforms, advertising networks, or other third-party services that might collect your data.

6. Data Security

Even though we collect minimal data, we take security seriously:

• HTTPS Encryption: All communications are encrypted
• Secure Hosting: Our servers use industry-standard security measures
• Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with security patches
• Minimal Data: The best security is not collecting sensitive data in the first place

7. Your Rights

Since we collect minimal data, your rights are straightforward:

7.1 Access and Control

• Local Data: You can clear your browser's localStorage to remove any locally stored data
• Contact Data: Email us to request deletion of any messages you've sent
• Cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser settings

7.2 Data Portability

Since your blog content is stored locally, you already have full control and can export it anytime.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is safe for all ages. We don't collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Parents can feel confident letting their children use our controller testing tools.

9. International Users

Our privacy practices meet or exceed requirements for users worldwide, including GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and other privacy regulations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Significant changes will be highlighted on our website
• We'll never make changes that compromise your privacy

11. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, our legal basis for processing any data is:

• Legitimate Interest: Providing and improving our free service
• Consent: When you voluntarily contact us or use optional features
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws and regulations