1. Introduction

W3Test ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website and testing tools, how we use it, and the choices you have.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• URLs you test: The website addresses you submit for performance testing.
• Contact information: If you contact us or sign up for monitoring, we may collect your name and email address.
• Account information: If you create an account, we collect your username, email, and password (stored securely hashed).

Information collected automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, test counts, device type, browser type, and IP address.
• Cookies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and session data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Run performance tests and generate reports for the URLs you submit.
• Store your test history so you can revisit reports and track trends.
• Provide and improve our monitoring features.
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve our tools.
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure the security of our services.

4. Test Data

When you run a test, the URL and its results are stored to power features like report history and monitoring. If you delete a test, its data is permanently removed from our systems. Labels from public reports may appear on our homepage as "Recent Tests" showing only the URL and score - no personal data is shown.

IP lookup logs

When you open or search the What Is My IP tool, we store the address shown, the approximate location returned for it, your request IP address, your browser's user agent and the time of the request. These records are used to prevent abuse and to understand aggregate usage of the tool. They are not sold or shared.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to remember your settings and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality, such as staying logged in.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may process data on our behalf:

• Google Lighthouse (open-source) powers our testing engine.
• Analytics services to understand aggregate usage patterns.
• ipwho.is, which provides approximate geolocation, ISP and ASN data for public IP addresses looked up on the What Is My IP tool.
• Infrastructure providers that host our servers.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we work hard to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

Test results are retained to support your history and monitoring. You may delete individual tests at any time. Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@w3test.com.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

privacy@w3test.com