Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Internet Speedchecker ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our internet speed testing application.

Key Point: We believe in minimal data collection. All your speed test history and personal data are stored locally on your device. We do not sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties.

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Information We Collect

Based on the features of our application, we collect the following types of information:

Data Type What We Collect Storage Purpose
Local Only Speed Test Results Download speed, Upload speed, Ping, Timestamp Your device only Show history & statistics
Local Only Alert History Alert messages, timestamps, read status Your device only Notify you about connectivity
Temporary IP Address Your public IP (during speed test) Not stored Perform speed test
Not Collected Personal Info Name, Email, Phone, Location Never collected N/A
📊 Speed Test Data

Your download speed, upload speed, ping, and test timestamps are saved locally to show you history and averages.

🔔 Alert Settings

Your notification preferences and alert history are stored locally on your device.

🎨 App Preferences

Dark mode, auto-test, and other settings are saved locally.

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How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for:

  • Speed Testing: To measure your internet speed accurately using Cloudflare's speed test servers
  • History Tracking: To display your past test results and calculate averages
  • Alerts: To notify you about connectivity changes and slow internet detection
  • App Customization: To remember your theme and notification preferences

Important: We do not use your data for:

  • ❌ Advertising or marketing
  • ❌ Selling to third parties
  • ❌ Profiling or tracking
  • ❌ AI training or analytics
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Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services to function:

🌐 Cloudflare Speed Test

We use Cloudflare's speed test servers to measure your actual download and upload speeds. Cloudflare may collect:

  • Your IP address (temporary)
  • Test file download/upload data
  • Basic connection information

📚 View Cloudflare's Privacy Policy

📱 Shared Preferences

We use local storage (SharedPreferences) to save your history and settings. This data never leaves your device.

Note: Your IP address is visible to Cloudflare only during the 5-10 seconds of speed test and is not stored by us.

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Data Storage & Security

📍 Local Storage

All your speed test history, alerts, and preferences are stored locally on your device. We have no cloud servers storing your data.

🔐 Encryption

Your data is protected by your device's built-in security. On Android, this includes file-based encryption.

🗑️ Data Deletion

You can delete all your data anytime from the Settings screen (Clear History, Clear Alerts).

Data Retention:

  • Speed test history: Up to 50 most recent tests (configurable)
  • Alert history: Up to 100 most recent alerts
  • Settings: Until you change them or clear app data
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Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

👁️ View

View all your test history and alerts in the app

✏️ Edit

Modify your notification and theme preferences

🗑️ Delete

Clear individual or all history and alerts

🚫 Opt-out

Disable notifications or auto-testing anytime

Since all data is stored locally, you don't need to request access or deletion - you can manage everything directly in the app settings.

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Children's Privacy

Our app is safe for users of all ages:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
  • No ads or tracking are present in the app
  • All data stays on the device and cannot be accessed by us
  • Parents can review and clear history at any time
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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Notify you within the app about significant changes
  • Provide a summary of what changed

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

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Email

privacy@speedchecker.com

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Website

www.speedchecker.com

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Address

Speed Checker Labs

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App-Specific Privacy Details

Based on your app's features:

Speed Test Feature:

  • Tests use Cloudflare's servers (privacy.cloudflare.com)
  • Test files are temporary and deleted after use
  • No personal data is sent with test requests
  • Results are saved only on your device

Alert System:

  • Alerts are generated based on connectivity changes
  • Alert history stored locally
  • You can disable alerts anytime
  • No alert data is shared externally

Permissions Used:

  • Internet: Required for speed testing
  • Network State: To detect WiFi on/off status
  • No location, contacts, or storage permissions needed
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Your Consent

By using Internet Speedchecker, you consent to:

  • Local storage of your speed test history and preferences
  • Temporary use of your IP address during speed tests
  • Connectivity monitoring for alert generation

If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue using the app.