🔏 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 04, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Gamepad Tester website and our Android apps – Gamepad Tester, Gamepad Tester Lite, and PS Controller Tester.

1. Information We Collect

a) Website

We do not collect personal data for our own internal tracking purposes. However, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance. Google Analytics may process:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Device and operating system
  • General location (based on anonymized IP)

We do not use Analytics for retargeting, and we have enabled IP anonymization where possible.

b) Contact Form

When you use the contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email Address

We use this information solely to respond to your queries or feedback. We do not use this data for marketing, and we never sell or share it with third parties.

c) Website Blog Section

When visiting our blog:

  • We do not collect personal data.
  • Some third-party analytics tools may collect non-identifiable usage data (e.g., page views, session duration).
  • If you choose to leave a comment (where enabled), your name, email, and comment content may be stored by our hosting provider. This data is not used for advertising.
d) Website Ads (Google AdSense) & Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display ads on the Gamepad Tester website. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.

For Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland (GDPR Compliance): We use a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) to collect and manage your consent preferences in compliance with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). When you visit our site, you will be presented with a consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies and personalized ads.

For Users in California and US States (CPRA/VCDPA Compliance): We do not sell your personal data for money. However, allowing advertising partners like Google to collect data via cookies for personalized advertising may be considered “sharing” or “selling” under certain US state laws (such as the CPRA). You may opt out of this “sale/sharing” via our consent banner.

e) Mobile Apps (AdMob)

Our Android apps run locally on your device. We do not collect any data, button inputs, or hardware identifiers for our own use.

However, we use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process limited device-related information to serve relevant ads, including:

  • Advertising ID
  • Device type
  • General usage data (for serving relevant ads)

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For the use of cookies, personalized advertising, and analytics. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
  • Legitimate Interest: For ensuring the security and technical functionality of our website and apps.

3. Data Usage & Local Processing

A core principle of our tools is privacy. When using our apps:

  • All controller inputs, button presses, vibration tests, and hardware diagnostics stay local on your device.
  • No gameplay data is transmitted to our servers or stored externally.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to prevent misuse and unauthorized access to our website. Since we store no personal data (other than optional contact-form messages), risks are minimal.

To further protect your privacy:

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers. Please review their privacy policies for more information:

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your data:

  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads:
    • Android Apps: Go to your device Settings > Google > Ads and enable “Delete advertising ID” or “Opt out of Ads Personalization.”
  • Request Deletion: You may request the deletion of any email communication you sent via our contact form.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will remove it immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy here with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out at: [email protected] or via our Contact Us page.