Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LizSpeedTest ("we", "our", or "us"), developed by Liz Media. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information when you use our Android application.

By downloading and using LizSpeedTest, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is stored in your device's local app storage (Room database / DataStore) and is never transmitted to our servers:

• Speed Test Results: Download speed, upload speed, ping (latency), jitter, and packet loss recorded from each test. Free users store up to 20 results; Pro subscribers store up to 300 results. The oldest record is removed automatically when the limit is reached.
• Server Information: The test server name and city used for each test.
• Network Metadata: Your public IP address and ISP name as returned by the speed test server at the time of the test. Stored locally only; not collected by us.
• Wi-Fi Network Metadata: When you are connected via Wi-Fi at the time of a test, the app reads and stores your Wi-Fi SSID (network name), frequency band (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz), signal strength (RSSI in dBm), and channel number alongside the test result. This data is stored exclusively on your device and is included in CSV exports. Wi-Fi SSID may be considered sensitive as it can be associated with a home or workplace network.
• Test Timestamps: Date and time of each completed speed test.
• App Preferences: Your chosen language, speed units, connection mode (single/multi-thread), speed scale, and history save toggle — stored locally via Android DataStore.

2.2 Information Transmitted During Speed Testing

When you run a speed test, the app connects to distributed third-party speed test servers around the world. The following occurs during this connection:

• Your Public IP Address is sent to speed test servers as part of the standard TCP/IP connection required to perform the test. This is technically necessary and cannot be avoided in any speed test.
• Test Data Packets: Anonymous download and upload data payloads are exchanged with speed test servers solely to measure connection speed. These packets contain no personal information.
• Server Configuration Request: The app fetches the list of available test servers and your approximate geographic location (derived from your IP) from the speed test service's public API.

2.3 Background Automated Speed Tests

If you enable the Auto Test feature in Settings, the app uses Android WorkManager to run speed tests automatically in the background on a schedule. The app also registers a RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast to reschedule background tests after a device reboot. Each background test collects and stores the same data as a manual test (see Section 2.1), including Wi-Fi network metadata if connected via Wi-Fi. Background tests may send push notifications with the result; you can revoke notification permission at any time in your device's Settings → Apps → LizSpeedTest → Notifications.

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any account information.
• We do not access your precise or coarse GPS location, contacts, camera, microphone, or files.
• We do not track you across apps or websites for advertising or profiling.
• We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
• We do not share your personal data with third parties except as described in Section 7 (Third-Party Services) below.

3. Permissions Used

LizSpeedTest declares the following Android permissions:

The app does not request location, contacts, storage, camera, or microphone permissions. POST_NOTIFICATIONS is the only dangerous permission and is optional — its sole purpose is delivering background test result notifications.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

• Test History: Stored locally in a Room database on your device. Free users retain up to 20 records; Pro subscribers retain up to 300 records. The oldest record is removed automatically when the limit is reached. You may manually delete individual records or clear all history at any time in the History screen.
• App Preferences: Stored locally via Android DataStore and cleared when you uninstall the app.
• Android Auto Backup: Android may back up the local database to your Google Drive (see Section 2.1 notice). You can disable this in your device's backup settings.
• No server-side data: We do not operate a server that stores your personal data; there is nothing to request server-side deletion of from us.

5. Children's Privacy

LizSpeedTest does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age threshold in your jurisdiction). The app is a general-purpose network utility and does not target children. If you believe your child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

6. Data Security

All locally stored data (test history and preferences) is stored in your device's sandboxed application storage, which is protected by Android's built-in security model. App preferences are stored using Android DataStore with encryption on supported devices. Since we do not transmit personal data to our servers, the risk surface for data breaches is minimal.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Speed Test Infrastructure

The App connects to a global network of third-party speed test servers to perform measurements. This is initiated only when you tap "Start", and is limited to the technical data required (IP address and test data packets).

7.2 Analytics (Google Firebase Analytics)

We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics that help us understand how users interact with the app and improve its features. Firebase Analytics may collect:

• Anonymous device identifiers and app instance IDs
• App version, device model, operating system version
• Screen views and general interaction events (no personal content)

This data is sent to Google and is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. Firebase Analytics does not share your data with us in an identifiable form.

7.3 Crash Reporting (Firebase Crashlytics)

We use Firebase Crashlytics to automatically collect crash reports when the app encounters an error. Crash reports may include:

• Stack traces and error messages (no personal user data)
• Device model, OS version, and app version at time of crash
• An anonymous installation ID

Crash data is sent to Google and governed by Google's Privacy Policy. This data is used solely to identify and fix bugs.

7.4 Performance Monitoring (Firebase Performance)

We use Firebase Performance Monitoring to collect anonymous performance metrics that help us identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Performance Monitoring may collect:

• Network request durations and response sizes (no request body or personal content)
• Screen rendering performance (frame rates, slow/frozen frames)
• App startup time and custom trace durations
• Device model, OS version, and app version

Performance data is sent to Google and governed by Google's Privacy Policy. None of this data is linked to identifiable users.

7.5 Advertising

The current version of LizSpeedTest does not display any advertisements. The app contains no advertising SDK and no ad-related data is collected or shared. If advertising is introduced in a future version, this policy will be updated accordingly before that version is released.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. Since LizSpeedTest stores most data locally on your device, many rights can be exercised directly within the app. For rights related to third-party services (Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics), please refer to Google's privacy tools.

8.1 General Rights (All Users)

• Right to Access: All data LizSpeedTest stores is directly accessible on your own device. You may view all test history in the History screen at any time.
• Right to Correction / Rectification: If you believe any locally stored data is inaccurate, you may delete the incorrect record and re-run the test. We do not maintain server-side records on your behalf.
• Right to Deletion: You may delete individual test results, clear all history, or uninstall the app to remove all locally stored data at any time.
• Right to Opt-Out of History Saving: You may disable test history recording at any time in Settings → Save History.
• Right to Opt-Out of Background Testing: You may disable background automated tests at any time in the app's Settings → Auto Test. You may also revoke the notification permission in Settings → Apps → LizSpeedTest → Notifications to stop receiving background test result alerts.
• Right to Know Data Sharing: You have the right to know what personal data is shared and with whom. See Section 7 (Third-Party Services) and Section 10 (Google Play Data Safety) for a complete description. We do not sell your personal data.
• Right to Opt-Out of Analytics: LizSpeedTest uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Performance to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data. To opt out:
  1. Contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “Opt-Out Request — Analytics” and we will disable analytics collection for your installation.
  2. Alternatively, on your Android device go to Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Data & Privacy → More options → Privacy controls to manage Google service data.
  Firebase Analytics data is not used for any automated profiling or decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

8.2 EU / EEA Users — GDPR Rights

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request confirmation of and access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Art. 17): Request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18): Request restriction of processing of your data under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22): We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77): File a complaint with your national EU data protection authority (supervisory authority). A list of EU DPAs is available at edpb.europa.eu.

For data held by Google (Firebase Analytics / Crashlytics), please use Google's Data & Privacy tools or review Google's Privacy Policy.

8.3 California Residents — CCPA / CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell about you (including categories, specific pieces, and purposes).
• Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Correct: The right to correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. No opt-out action is required.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA / CPRA rights.

To exercise your CCPA / CPRA rights, contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 calendar days (extendable by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary).

8.4 Virginia Residents — VCDPA Rights

If you are a Virginia resident, you have the following rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-571 et seq.):

• Right to Access: Confirm whether we process your personal data and access such data. How to exercise: Email lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “VCDPA Access Request”.
• Right to Correction: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data. How to exercise: For locally stored data, delete the incorrect record in-app and re-run the test. For other data, email us.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data we have collected. How to exercise: Clear all history in-app (History screen → Delete All), or email lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “VCDPA Deletion Request”.
• Right to Data Portability: Obtain a portable copy of your personal data. How to exercise: Use the in-app CSV export feature (History screen → Export), or email us to request a summary of any data we hold.
• Right to Opt-Out — Targeted Advertising (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-578(C)(3)(i)): This app does not display advertisements and contains no advertising SDK. We do not process personal data for targeted advertising as defined under VCDPA. No opt-out action is required. If this changes in a future version, this policy will be updated with explicit opt-out instructions before release.
• Right to Opt-Out — Sale of Personal Data (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-578(C)(3)(ii)): We do not sell personal data to any third party for monetary or other valuable consideration. No opt-out action is required. To confirm, contact lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “VCDPA — Do Not Sell Inquiry”.
• Right to Opt-Out — Profiling for Consequential Decisions (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-578(C)(3)(iii)): We do not use personal data for profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on any consumer (such as decisions about employment, credit, housing, insurance, education, or health care). Firebase Analytics is used solely for aggregate, anonymous product improvement and is not used for any individual-level decision-making. No opt-out action is required.
• Right to Appeal (Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-578(D)): If we decline to act on a rights request within 45 days, you may appeal by emailing lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “VCDPA Appeal”. We will respond within 60 days of receiving your appeal. If the appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to the Virginia Attorney General at oag.state.va.us.

To exercise any VCDPA right, contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days (extendable by an additional 45 days with notice).

8.5 Brazilian Users — LGPD Rights

If you are located in Brazil, you have the following rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD):

• Right to Confirmation and Access: Confirm the existence of processing and access your personal data.
• Right to Correction: Correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated personal data.
• Right to Anonymization, Blocking, or Deletion: Request anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary, excessive, or non-compliant personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request portability of your personal data to another service provider.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal data processed with your consent.
• Right to Information about Sharing: Obtain information about public and private entities with which we share your personal data.
• Right to Information about Consent: Be informed about the possibility of not providing consent and the consequences of refusal.
• Right to Revoke Consent: Revoke your consent to data processing at any time (this does not affect processing lawfully performed prior to revocation).
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) at gov.br/anpd.

To exercise LGPD rights, contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com.

8.6 Japan — APPI Rights (個人情報保護法)

If you are located in Japan, you have the following rights under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI):

• Right to Disclosure (Art. 33): Request disclosure of personal information we retain about you. How to exercise: Email lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “APPI Disclosure Request”. We will respond within a reasonable period.
• Right to Correction / Addition / Deletion (Art. 34): Request correction, addition, or deletion of personal information if it is factually inaccurate. How to exercise: For locally stored data, delete the record in-app; for other data, email us.
• Right to Suspension of Use / Erasure (Art. 35): Request suspension of use or erasure of personal information if it is being handled in violation of the APPI. How to exercise: Email lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “APPI Suspension Request”.
• Restriction on Third-Party Provision (Art. 27(2)(vi)): When we share personal information with third parties (see Section 7 for Firebase / Google services), we ensure such sharing complies with the APPI. Personal information shared with Google is governed by Google's data processing terms. We do not provide personal information to other third parties without identification or in a manner that circumvents the APPI.
• Notification of Purpose of Use (Art. 18(1)(h)(iv) / Art. 30): The purposes for which we use your personal information are described in detail in Section 9 (Legal Basis for Processing) of this policy, and are also disclosed in our privacy policy as required. The primary purpose is to provide you with speed test results and to improve app stability and performance.
• Opt-Out of Third-Party Provision: Under APPI Art. 27(2), you have the right to request that we stop providing your personal information to third parties. As described in Section 7, the only third-party data sharing is with Google (Firebase Analytics / Crashlytics / Performance). To opt out, contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com with subject “APPI Opt-Out — Third Party Provision”, or use Google's Data & Privacy controls.

For APPI-related inquiries, contact us at lizmediaapp@gmail.com. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) of Japan can be reached at ppc.go.jp.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

For users in jurisdictions requiring a legal basis for data processing (such as EU/EEA under GDPR, or Brazil under LGPD), the following describes the legal basis for each processing activity:

10. Google Play Data Safety

In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements, here is a summary of our data practices:

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us & Data Controller

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact our data controller: