Last Updated: October 15, 2025
At HowFastIsIt.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our internet speed testing service.
When you use our speed test service, we automatically collect certain technical information necessary to perform the test and improve our service:
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our basic speed testing service. If you contact us via email, we will collect the information you provide in your message.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. For more information about how Google uses data, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
We may use analytics services to understand how users interact with our website. These services may collect information about your use of our site and other websites.
We may use CDNs and external test servers to provide speed testing services. These third parties may collect technical information necessary to deliver their services.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our security measures include:
We retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Speed test results are typically retained for statistical analysis but are anonymized and aggregated.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Most browsers allow you to:
Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@howfastisit.com
Website: Contact Form
By using our website and speed testing service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.