At gamepadtester.co , we care about your privacy. We believe your data should stay yours, and you should always know what’s happening behind the scenes. This Privacy Policy outlines the type of information we collect (or don’t collect), how we handle it, and what you can expect when using our site.

By using this gamepad tester, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Controller Input Data

When you test your controller on our site, the inputs (such as button presses, joystick movements, trigger pressure, etc.) are only read locally using your browser’s native Gamepad API. Here’s what that means:

  • No controller data is stored, sent, or shared.
  • Your inputs are processed in real-time and only in your browser session.
  • Once you leave the page or close your browser, all input data is gone.

We do not record, save, or analyze your gameplay inputs in any way.

2. Personal Data

We do not require or collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • IP address
  • Geographic location
  • Account or login information

You can use our tool anonymously, with full functionality, at any time.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

Currently, we do not use cookies to track users or store personal data.

In the future, we may use local storage (not cookies) to save non-personal preferences like:

  • Theme settings (dark/light mode)
  • Language selection
  • Previously used controller layouts

Any such data would be stored only on your device and not transmitted to our servers.

4. Analytics and Third-Party Services

As of now, we do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services like Google Analytics, Hotjar, or Facebook Pixel.

If we decide to integrate a privacy-respecting analytics tool in the future (to understand traffic and improve usability), we will:

  • Only collect anonymous usage data
  • Clearly disclose which tool is used
  • Provide an option to opt out where possible

We are committed to keeping our service clean and respectful of your digital privacy.

5. Advertising

We may display non-intrusive, static advertisements to help cover hosting and development costs. If we choose to serve third-party or personalized ads in the future:

  • We will notify users in advance
  • We will provide a clear opt-out method where applicable
  • We will choose ad networks that comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations

6. External Links

Our site may include links to third-party websites (e.g., game controller manufacturers, driver downloads, blog articles, etc.). Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for how those websites handle your data.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through our platform.

7. Children’s Privacy

GamepadTester is not designed for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take immediate steps to remove that information.

8. Your Rights

Although we do not collect personal data, we still respect your digital rights. If you have any concerns or questions about your privacy while using our site, please reach out and we’ll be happy to clarify.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or features on our site. When we make changes, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page.

We recommend checking this page occasionally to stay informed.