1. Introduction
At TestingFile (testingfile.com), accessible from https://testingfile.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by TestingFile and how we use it.
TestingFile is a developer utility website providing free, downloadable sample files for software testing and verification. You do not need to register an account, log in, or submit personal details to browse our catalog or download files.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two limited ways:
- Voluntary Correspondence: If you contact us via our contact form or directly by email, we receive your name, email address, the contents of the message, and any attachments you may send.
- Log Files: TestingFile follows standard hosting procedures of using log files. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Partners
We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and to personalize advertising content.
- Google DoubleClick / DART Cookie:: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on TestingFile. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to TestingFile and other websites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Ads:: Visitors may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or AboutAds.info at: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
4. Cookies and Web Storage
TestingFile uses essential browser cookies and local web storage to store your user preferences (such as your chosen display theme light or dark and your language preference).
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.
5. GDPR Compliance (Data Protection Rights)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- The right to access, update or delete the information we have on you.
- The right of rectification (correcting inaccurate information).
- The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
- The right of restriction and data portability.
6. CCPA / CPRA Privacy Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California consumers have the right to request disclosure of collected data, request deletion, and request that a business not sell their personal data.
We do not sell personal information. TestingFile does not sell, rent, or trade user data to third parties.
7. Children’s Information (COPPA)
TestingFile does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately and we will promptly remove such information from our records.
8. Contact Us Regarding Privacy
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at: