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Speedtest by Ookla

Good overall compliance, with 6 red flags.

The policy scores 88 out of 100 and is graded D. It describes collecting 12 categories of personal data and sharing it with 6 third parties. 2 topics a privacy policy is expected to cover are not addressed.

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Source policy: www.speedtest.net

Pro Se rating: 88 out of 100, Good

88Good

Pro Se Rating
Privacy grade
Grade D
Overall score
88/100
Data categories
12 collected
Third parties
6 shared
Red flags
6 found

Critical attention required

Red flags identified

Our analysis flagged 6 points of concern in Speedtest by Ookla's privacy policy.

Tracking Across Sites

Analyze outcome:

6/27

The service tracks users' activities on third-party websites, indicating extensive data collection.

Unilateral Policy Changes

Analyze outcome:

6/27

The company can change the privacy policy at any time without notifying users.

Vague Language and Ambiguity

Analyze outcome:

6/27

Use of broad or unclear terms that provide the service with excessive leeway in data handling.

Personal Data for Unrelated Purposes

Analyze outcome:

6/27

Data used for purposes outside of the service's stated mission without explicit consent.

Undefined Retention Timeframes

Analyze outcome:

6/27

Absence of specified periods for data retention or reasons for keeping data.

Extensive Data Sharing

Analyze outcome:

6/27

The policy permits broad sharing of data with third parties, often without clear disclosure.

What data is collected?

12 of 16Categories of personal data the policy says are collected.

  • Computer Information

    IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Social Media Information

    Data obtained from users' social media profiles or activity, if integrated with the service.

  • Personal Identifier

    Data that can be used to identify an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, and government-issued IDs.

  • Purchase and Order History

    Specific financial information detailing items bought or services contracted.

  • User Profile

    Information users provide to create a profile, which might include a username, bio, preferences, etc.

  • Employment Information

    Details about employment status or history if relevant.

  • Communications

    Content of user communications through messaging services or support channels.

  • Contact Information

    Phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact points.

  • User Online Activities

    Information about how users interact with a website or application, such as browsing history, search queries, and usage patterns.

  • Location

    GPS data, IP address-based location, and other geolocation data.

  • Cookies and Tracking Elements

    Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies used to track user behavior and preferences online.

  • Demographic

    Data such as age, gender, ethnicity, and possibly education level or employment status.

Data shared with third parties

6Organisations the policy says data is shared with.

  • HUQ

  • Placer Labs Inc.

  • Cumberland Solutions S.L. (WePlan Analytics)

  • Ogury

  • Speedchecker Ltd (SpeedChecker)

  • Outlogic

Purpose of data collection

8 of 10Understand why your data is requested.

  • Legal Compliance

    Organizations may need to collect data to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for regulatory purposes or responding to legal requests.

  • Personalization

    To enhance user experience, data might be collected to personalize content, recommendations, and features based on individual preferences and behaviors.

  • Communication

    Organizations often collect contact information to communicate with users, such as sending transactional emails, updates, newsletters, or responding to inquiries.

  • Marketing and Advertising

    With user consent, data may be used for marketing purposes, such as targeting advertisements or promotions to users who might find them relevant.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention

    Information might be collected to protect against and detect fraud, unauthorized activities, and other security threats.

  • Service Provision

    Data is often collected to provide and improve the services or products that users have requested. This could involve using personal data for account creation, service delivery, or customer support.

  • Research and Development

    Data might be used for research and development to innovate and develop new features, technologies, or services.

  • Analytics and Improvement

    Data is used to analyze how users interact with a service or product. This helps in improving user experience, addressing issues, and making informed business decisions.

Data retention periods

2How long the policy says data is kept.

  • Long-term Retention

    Data retained for several years due to legal, contractual, or business reasons. This might include transaction records, certain legal compliance data, and employee records.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Data retained specifically to meet regulatory requirements, where laws dictate specific timeframes, such as tax records or data related to legal disputes.

Mobile app permission concerns

Based on the permissions the application requests, beyond what the policy states it collects.

  • No undisclosed data

    The privacy policy discloses every type of data this app's permissions could give it access to.

Your rights

5 of 7 grantedWhat the policy says about your data protection rights.
  • Right to access your dataYes
  • Right to erasureYes
  • Right to correct your dataYes
  • Right to data portabilityNot stated
  • Right to object to processingYes
  • Right to restrict processingNot stated
  • Right to withdraw consentYes

What the policy does not address

2Topics a privacy policy is expected to cover that this one leaves out.
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing

Security measures applied to protect the data

3 of 11Technical and organisational safeguards the policy describes for protecting your data.

  • Generic Security Assurances

    The policy states that data is protected but does not describe the specific measures used.

  • Incident Response

    A defined process for detecting, containing and reporting security breaches, including notifying affected users where required.

  • Vendor and Third-Party Assessments

    Service providers that handle personal data are vetted and monitored for adequate security.

When will users be notified about privacy policy changes

2 of 8Circumstances that trigger user notification regarding updates to data handling practices.

  • Changes in Data Processing

    Changes to how, where or by whom personal data is processed, such as new service providers or storage locations.

  • Consent Requirements

    Changes that require users to give, renew or withdraw their consent.

How will users be notified about privacy policy changes

1 of 8The channels and methods used to communicate privacy policy updates to users.

  • Update in Privacy Policy Document

    The revised policy is published, usually with a new "last updated" date, and users are expected to check it themselves.

4 of 6The lawful grounds under which your personal data is collected and processed.

  • Contractual Necessity

    Processing is needed to perform a contract with the user, or to take steps the user asked for before entering into one.

  • Consent

    The user has agreed to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.

  • Legal Obligation

    Processing is needed to comply with a law the organization is subject to.

  • Legitimate Interests

    Processing is needed for the legitimate interests of the organization or a third party, unless the user's rights and interests override them.

Children's data

What the policy says about collecting data from children.

  • Addresses data from children

    Whether the policy specifically covers how data from children and minors is handled.

    Yes

  • Collects data from children

    Whether the policy says the service collects personal data from children.

    No

  • Minimum age

    The age below which the policy says personal data is not collected.

    18 years

  • Age for consent

    The age the policy gives for obtaining consent to process a child's data.

    0 years

Contact information

Reach out to the data controller for questions, requests, or concerns about your personal data.
Email
privacy@ookla.com
Company name
Ookla, LLC

About this application

Platform
Android
Application id
org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
Category
Tools
Store listing
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