Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TestDisk (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit testsdisk.com. TestDisk is a software information and download resource site dedicated to the open-source data recovery utility developed by Christophe Grenier (CGSecurity).

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part, please stop using the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information that you choose to give us. This is limited to:

• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and message content when you reach out through our Contact page.

We do not require user registration, account creation, or any payment information. There are no user accounts on this website.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit testsdisk.com, certain technical data is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:

• IP address (logged by our web server and Cloudflare)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type (desktop, mobile, or tablet)
• Approximate geographic location at the country or region level, derived from your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — for functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the website
• To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior through GA4, helping us create better content
• To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To detect and prevent security threats using Cloudflare

We do not use your data for any purpose beyond what is described here.

Third-Party Services

This website relies on the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:

We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party services and recommend reviewing their policies directly.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal data to anyone.
• We do not share your data with third parties beyond what is described in this policy (Google and Cloudflare services).
• We may disclose your data if required by law, legal process, or a valid government request.
• Aggregated, anonymized data (which cannot identify you) may be used internally for site improvement.

Data Retention

• Server logs: Retained for approximately 30 days, then automatically purged.
• Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months).
• Contact form submissions: Kept until the inquiry is resolved, then deleted.
• Cookies: Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have individual expiration dates set by the issuing service.

Your Rights and Choices

You have several options regarding your data:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Note that some site features may not work properly without cookies.
• Opt out of Google Analytics using the GA Opt-out Add-on.
• Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ad Settings.
• Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us through our Contact page.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of data sales (we do not sell data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us through our Contact page.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this website:

• All connections are encrypted using HTTPS/SSL.
• Cloudflare provides DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and bot mitigation.
• Server access is restricted and regularly monitored.

While we work to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and the third-party services we use (Google, Cloudflare) may process your data in countries other than where you reside. By using testsdisk.com, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other applicable safeguards to protect data transferred internationally.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of testsdisk.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out through our Contact page.