Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to ValidDeck ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at validdeck.com (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information Processed Locally

Our tools process data entirely in your browser. ValidDeck is designed with privacy as a core principle. When you use our testing tools:

• Keyboard/Mouse/Gamepad Testing: All input data is processed locally in your browser. No keystrokes, mouse movements, or controller inputs are transmitted to our servers.
• Microphone Testing: Audio captured by your microphone is processed entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. We do not record, store, or transmit any audio data.
• Screen Testing: All display tests run locally. We do not capture screenshots or screen recordings.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website (the page you came from)
• Pages you visit on our Site
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• General geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described below.

Local Storage

Some of our tools use your browser's Local Storage to save preferences, such as:

• Screen ruler calibration settings
• Theme preference (light/dark mode)
• High scores for reaction time tests

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., theme preference).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense).

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our Site. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our Site. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. 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.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not work properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
• Improve, personalize, and expand our Site
• Understand and analyze how you use our Site
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Display advertisements
• Find and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers.

We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf (analytics, advertising).
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

For European Users (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.

The legal basis for processing your information is your consent and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our Site.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information and to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

We do not sell personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By visiting our contact page: validdeck.com/contact
• By email: validdeck@outlook.com