Privacy policy
This policy applies to UKSpeedTest.co.uk (“Pulse”). We are committed to handling your data in a transparent, lawful way.
Who we are
Pulse is operated by SearchSwitchSave.com. The speed test runs in your browser and is aimed at UK consumers and small businesses.
What we process and why
- IP address: Used briefly to show you your network details and to run the test. We do not store it in the application. Our hosting provider may keep standard server logs for security and reliability.
- Speed test: The test runs entirely in your browser. We do not receive or store your speed results or precise location on our servers.
- Approximate location: To show you an approximate location (for example city or region), the page may request information from a third-party service based on your IP address. That service may process your IP; we do not store it or any precise coordinates.
- Analytics: If you have accepted analytics, we may use third-party tools (for example Google Analytics and Ahrefs) to understand how the site is used. That may involve processing of identifiers. We do not use analytics to store speed test results or to identify you personally.
- Optional tool helpers: If you allow functional storage, we may save a recent download speed in your browser session to prefill the download time calculator. See the cookie and storage information page for detail.
Cookies, storage, and consent
We use a consent banner so you can choose optional analytics and optional functional storage. Essential cookies and storage are needed for the site to work and to remember your choices. Full tables and categories are on the cookies and similar technologies page. You can open Cookie settings from the footer on most pages.
Service worker
The site may register a service worker to cache static assets for reliability. This is an operational feature, not used to track you across other sites.
Lawful basis
Where we or our partners process personal data, we rely on consent (for example for non-essential analytics) or legitimate interests (for example security, improving the service), as applicable under UK GDPR.
Retention
We do not retain your speed test data or IP address on our systems. Any analytics data is subject to our analytics providers’ retention policies; we do not keep it longer than necessary for the stated purposes.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have rights including: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and objection. To exercise them, contact us using the details on SearchSwitchSave.com. You also have the right to complain to the ICO (ico.org.uk).
Wider SearchSwitchSave policies
SearchSwitchSave.com may publish additional site-wide policies. They supplement this page where relevant: SearchSwitchSave.com.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, please use the contact information available on SearchSwitchSave.com.
Related privacy explainers
- Does UKSpeedTest store my results?
- Does UKSpeedTest measure upload speed?
- How to run an accurate broadband speed test
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