Last updated: 1 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Tested Proxy (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit testedproxy.com.
We respect your privacy and aim to collect only the information necessary to operate, improve and secure this website.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following information.
Information You Provide
You may provide personal information when you:
- contact us through a contact form;
- send us an email;
- subscribe to a newsletter or other updates;
- respond to a survey or submit feedback.
This may include your name, email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless it is necessary.
Technical and Usage Information
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring website;
- pages visited;
- approximate geographic location;
- date and time of visits;
- interactions with the website.
This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies.
How We Use Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- operate and maintain testedproxy.com;
- respond to enquiries;
- improve our articles, guides and website functionality;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- identify and resolve technical problems;
- protect the website against spam, fraud, abuse and security threats;
- comply with legal obligations;
- measure the performance of content, advertising or affiliate links where applicable.
We do not sell personal information.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we process personal information only where we have an appropriate legal basis.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
Legitimate interests — for example, operating, securing and improving testedproxy.com.
Consent — for example, where consent is required for non-essential cookies, newsletters or certain analytics technologies.
Contractual necessity — where processing is necessary to provide something you have requested.
Legal obligations — where we are required to retain or disclose information by law.
Cookies
Testedproxy.com may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help websites remember preferences, analyse traffic and provide certain functionality.
Cookies used on this website may include:
- strictly necessary cookies;
- preference cookies;
- analytics cookies;
- advertising cookies;
- affiliate tracking cookies.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after you have given consent.
You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings.
For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use testedproxy.com.
These services may collect information such as pages visited, session duration, browser information, device information, approximate location and referral sources.
Where possible, we aim to minimise the amount of personal information collected through analytics.
The specific analytics providers used by this website may change over time.
Advertising
We may display advertising on testedproxy.com.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertisements, prevent fraud and, where permitted, personalise advertising.
Where consent is legally required for advertising cookies or personalised advertising, these technologies will not be activated until appropriate consent has been obtained.
Affiliate Links
Some articles on testedproxy.com may contain affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, we may receive a commission or referral fee.
Affiliate networks or merchants may use cookies or tracking identifiers to determine whether a referral came from this website.
The use of affiliate links does not increase the price you pay unless explicitly stated otherwise.
External Links
Our articles may link to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.
When you follow an external link, the privacy policy of the destination website will apply.
Contact Forms and Email
If you contact us at info@testedproxy.com or through a contact form, we may retain your message, email address and associated information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry, maintain business records or deal with any subsequent correspondence.
Email communications may be processed by third-party email or hosting providers.
Server Logs and Security
Our hosting provider or security services may maintain server logs containing information such as:
- IP addresses;
- requested pages;
- timestamps;
- browser information;
- error messages.
These logs may be used for troubleshooting, security monitoring, preventing abuse and maintaining the reliability of testedproxy.com.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.
For example:
- contact enquiries may be retained while correspondence remains relevant;
- security logs may be retained for a limited period;
- records required for legal or accounting reasons may be kept for longer where required by law.
When information is no longer required, we may delete or anonymise it.
Data Sharing
We may share information with service providers that help us operate testedproxy.com.
These may include providers of:
- website hosting;
- email services;
- website security;
- analytics;
- cookie management;
- advertising;
- newsletter services;
- content delivery networks;
- website maintenance.
Service providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services.
We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or another lawful authority.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.
Where required, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal data. These may include adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights relating to your personal information.
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, these may include the right to:
- request access to your personal data;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of your information;
- restrict certain processing;
- object to certain processing;
- request transfer of your data;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
These rights are subject to certain legal limitations and exceptions.
To exercise a privacy right, contact us at info@testedproxy.com.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
Children’s Privacy
Testedproxy.com is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where parental consent would be required by law.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Automated Decision-Making
We do not use personal information collected through testedproxy.com to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects through solely automated processing.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to testedproxy.com, our services, technology or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, contact us at:
Website: testedproxy.com
Email: info@testedproxy.com