Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
SpeedTestAU ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website speedtestau.com.
1. Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our speed test service, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP Address: Your public IP address to determine your approximate location and ISP
- Speed Test Results: Ping latency, download speed, upload speed measurements
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type via user agent
- Timestamps: Date and time when tests are performed
- ISP Information: Internet Service Provider name derived from your IP address
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your test history locally in your browser
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To perform speed tests and display results to you
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and improve user experience
- Statistics: To generate anonymous aggregate statistics about internet speeds in Australia
- Service Improvement: To optimize our testing servers and methodology
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
3. Third-Party Services
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:
- Speed test results are stored in a secure database
- IP addresses are hashed for privacy when displaying public statistics
- We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy
- Server communications use HTTPS encryption
5. Data Retention
We retain speed test data for the following periods:
- Individual Test Results: Stored for up to 12 months
- Aggregate Statistics: Retained indefinitely in anonymized form
- IP Addresses: Retained for 90 days, then anonymized
6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the following rights regarding your information:
- Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your test history
- Opt-Out: Disable cookies in your browser settings
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. International Data Transfers
As an internet-based service, data collected through SpeedTestAU may be transferred and stored internationally to provide you with our services. By using our service, you consent to such international data transfers as necessary for service operation.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@speedtestau.com
- Website: Contact Us
11. Cookie Policy
By using SpeedTestAU, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
12. Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Australian Privacy Act 1988
- Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU visitors
- Google AdSense Program Policies
- Google Analytics Terms of Service
13. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
If you have a privacy concern or complaint that we have not addressed to your satisfaction, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner: