Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This policy explains exactly what we collect, why, and how your data is protected.
Contents
1. Information We Collect 2. How We Use It 3. Gamepad Data 4. Cookies 5. Third-Party Services 6. Affiliate Links 7. Data Security 8. Children's Privacy 9. Your Rights 10. Contact UsShort version: We built GamesPadTesterPro to help gamers — not to harvest data. All controller testing is 100% local in your browser. We don't sell your information. Ever.
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect minimal, anonymous analytics data including:
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and general usage patterns
- Approximate geographic region (country-level only)
If you contact us via our Support or Feedback forms, we collect only the information you voluntarily provide (name, email, message).
2. How We Use Information
We use collected data solely to:
- Understand how users interact with our tools and improve them
- Respond to your support and feedback submissions
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
- Improve content and add features most requested by users
🚫 We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party — ever.
3. Gamepad Testing Data
This is the most important section for most of our users.
🔒 ALL controller data — button presses, stick movements, trigger values, polling rates — is processed 100% locally inside your browser. This data is NEVER sent to our servers.
Our tools use the browser's built-in Web Gamepad API. The data never leaves your machine. This is a fundamental part of how our technology works and is non-negotiable for us.
4. Cookies
We use minimal cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Preference cookies: Remembering your theme (dark/light mode) setting
- Analytics cookies: Anonymous usage statistics via third-party analytics tools
- Advertising cookies: If ads are displayed, ad partners may use cookies per their own policies
You can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings. Core site functionality will not be affected.
5. Third-Party Services
To keep our site free, we may use:
- Google Analytics: Anonymous traffic analysis
- Google AdSense: Non-intrusive display advertising
- Cloudflare: CDN and security protection
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We carefully select partners who respect user privacy.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
Some repair guides and articles may contain affiliate links to products (e.g., replacement thumbsticks, cleaning kits). If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps fund the free tools we provide.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure server configurations, and regular security audits. While no online service can guarantee 100% security, we take every reasonable precaution to protect the minimal data we handle.
8. Children's Privacy
GamesPadTesterPro is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through our forms, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate personal data
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt-out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via our Support page.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through our Support Center or Feedback page. We aim to respond within 1–3 business days.