Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Labverse Speedtest ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy applies to speedtest.net.za and explains our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

IP Address: Your public IP address is displayed to you and used for network diagnostics
Network Information: ISP name, location (city/country), and connection type
Speed Test Results: Download speed, upload speed, ping, and jitter measurements
Technical Data: Browser type, device type, operating system, and screen resolution
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and interaction patterns

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (test history storage)
Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve personalized ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide and improve our speed testing service
Display your IP address and network information
Store your test history locally on your device
Analyze site usage and performance
Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

4.2 IP Geolocation Services

We use third-party services (ipify.org, ipinfo.io) to determine your IP address and approximate location. These services have their own privacy policies.

4.3 Cloudflare

Our site is hosted on Cloudflare Workers. Cloudflare may collect certain technical information. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Local Storage: Test history is stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers
Server Logs: We may retain server logs for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes
Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely

6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through:

Our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site
Your browser settings (instructions vary by browser)
Third-party opt-out tools like Your Online Choices

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

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

10. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We use HTTPS encryption and secure hosting infrastructure.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@speedtest.net.za
Website: https://speedtest.net.za

13. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: You have given consent for cookies and advertising
Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our service
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

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