Welcome to the privacy policy of TestBuddy. This policy will help you understand what data we collect, why we collect it, and what your rights are in relation to it.
Latest update: March 02, 2026
Summary
Data we collect automatically
We automatically collect data from you for example when you visit TestBuddy.
Registration and authentication provided directly by TestBuddy
Registration and authentication
Access to third-party accounts
Handling payments
Owner and Data Controller
TestBuddy SRLS – Via dei Platani, 19 – 40025 Fontanelice (BO) – Italia
Owner contact email: info@testbuddy.it
Type of Data we collect
Among the types of Personal Data that TestBuddy collects, by itself or through third parties, there are:
Usage Data
Trackers
email address
password
session duration
clicks
interaction events
browsing history
page views
number of Users
session statistics
social media accounts
device information
number of sessions
operating systems
first name
last name
payment info
Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection. Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using TestBuddy. Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by TestBuddy is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for TestBuddy to provide its services. In cases where TestBuddy specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service. Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner. Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools — by TestBuddy or by the owners of third-party services used by TestBuddy serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document and in the Cookie Policy.
Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published or shared through TestBuddy.
Mode and place of processing the Data
Methods of processing
The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorized destruction of the Data. The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT enabled tools, following organizational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of TestBuddy (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.
Place
The Data is processed at the Owner's operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.
Depending on the User's location, data transfers may involve transferring the User's Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.
Retention time
Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.
The purposes of processing
The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following:
Hosting and backend infrastructure
Advertising
Remarketing and behavioral targeting
Registration and authentication provided directly by TestBuddy
Heat mapping and session recording
Analytics
Tag management
Managing contacts and sending messages
Registration and authentication
Social features
Infrastructure monitoring
Content performance and features testing (A/B testing)
Access to third-party accounts
Handling payments
Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data
Access to third-party accounts
This type of service allows TestBuddy to access Data from your account on a third-party service and perform actions with it.
These services are not activated automatically, but require explicit authorization by the User.
Stripe account access
Company: Stripe, Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: email address +5
This service allows TestBuddy to connect with the User's account on Stripe, provided by Stripe, Inc.
This type of service allows User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes. These communications are displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements on TestBuddy, possibly based on User interests.
This does not mean that all Personal Data are used for this purpose. Information and conditions of use are shown below.
Some of the services listed below may use Trackers to identify Users or they may use the behavioral retargeting technique, i.e. displaying ads tailored to the User’s interests and behavior, including those detected outside TestBuddy.
For more information, please check the privacy policies of the relevant services.
Services of this kind usually allow Users to opt out of such tracking. Users may learn how to opt out of interest-based advertising more generally by visiting the relevant opt-out section in this document.
TikTok conversion tracking (TikTok Pixel)
Company: TikTok Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: Trackers +1
TikTok conversion tracking (TikTok Pixel) is an analytics and behavioral targeting service provided by TikTok Inc. that connects data from the TikTok advertising network with actions performed on TestBuddy. The TikTok pixel tracks conversions that can be attributed to TikTok ads and enables to target groups of Users on the base of their past use of TestBuddy.
Meta ads conversion tracking (Meta pixel) is an analytics service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. that connects data from the Meta Audience Network with actions performed on TestBuddy. The Meta pixel tracks conversions that can be attributed to ads on Facebook, Instagram and Meta Audience Network.
Google Ads conversion tracking is an analytics service provided by Google LLC that connects data from the Google Ads advertising network with actions performed on TestBuddy.
Google Conversion linker is an analytics service provided by Google LLC that connects Data from the Google advertising services with actions performed on TestBuddy. Depending on the setup of the service, such Data might also be used for retargeting purposes.
The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior.
Meta Events Manager
Company: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: browsing history +4
Meta Events Manager is an analytics service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. By integrating the Meta pixel, Meta Events Manager can give the Owner insights into the traffic and interactions on TestBuddy.
Google Analytics 4 is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of TestBuddy, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services.
Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are used at collection time and then discarded before Data is logged in any data center or server. Users can learn more by consulting Google’s official documentation.
Google Analytics for Firebase (for apps) or Firebase Analytics is an analytics service provided by Google LLC.
In order to understand Google's use of Data, consult Google's partner policy.
Firebase Analytics may share Data with other tools provided by Firebase, such as Crash Reporting, Authentication, Remote Config or Notifications. The User may check this privacy policy to find a detailed explanation about the other tools used by the Owner.
TestBuddy uses identifiers for mobile devices and technologies similar to cookies to run the Firebase Analytics service.
Users may opt-out of certain Firebase features through applicable device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile phones or by following the instructions in other Firebase related sections of this privacy policy, if available.
Content performance and features testing (A/B testing)
The services contained in this section allow the Owner to track and analyze the User response concerning web traffic or behavior regarding changes to the structure, text or any other component of TestBuddy.
Firebase Remote Config
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
Firebase Remote Config is an A/B testing and configuration service provided by Google LLC.
Personal Data processed:
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
Unless otherwise specified, TestBuddy processes any payments by credit card, bank transfer or other means via external payment service providers. In general and unless where otherwise stated, Users are requested to provide their payment details and personal information directly to such payment service providers. TestBuddy isn't involved in the collection and processing of such information: instead, it will only receive a notification by the relevant payment service provider as to whether payment has been successfully completed.
Stripe
Company: Stripe, Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: email address +4
Stripe is a payment service provided by Stripe, Inc.
Heat mapping services are used to display the areas of TestBuddy that Users interact with most frequently. This shows where the points of interest are. These services make it possible to monitor and analyze web traffic and keep track of User behavior.
Some of these services may record sessions and make them available for later visual playback.
Microsoft Clarity
Company: Microsoft Corporation
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: clicks +4
Microsoft Clarity is a session recording and heat mapping service provided by Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft processes or receives Personal Data via Microsoft Clarity, which in turn may be used for any purpose in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement, including improving and providing Microsoft Advertising.
This type of service has the purpose of hosting Data and files that enable TestBuddy to run and be distributed or to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of TestBuddy.
Some services among those listed below, if any, may work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored.
Vercel
Company: Vercel Inc.
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: Usage Data +1
Vercel is a hosting and backend service provided by Vercel Inc.
Personal Data processed:
Usage Data
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
This type of service allows TestBuddy to monitor the use and behavior of its components so its performance, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting can be improved.
Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and mode of implementation of these services, whose function is to filter the activities of TestBuddy.
Firebase Performance Monitoring
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: Trackers +1
Firebase Performance Monitoring is a monitoring service provided by Google LLC.
Personal Data processed:
Trackers
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
This type of service makes it possible to manage a database of email contacts, phone contacts or any other contact information to communicate with the User.
These services may also collect data concerning the date and time when the message was viewed by the User, as well as when the User interacted with it, such as by clicking on links included in the message.
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: Trackers +1
Firebase Cloud Messaging is a message sending service provided by Google LLC. Firebase Cloud Messaging allows the Owner to send messages and notifications to Users across platforms such as Android, iOS, and the web. Messages can be sent to single devices, groups of devices, or specific topics or User segments.
Personal Data processed:
Trackers
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
Firebase Notifications is a message sending service provided by Google LLC. Firebase Notifications can be integrated with Firebase Analytics to target analytics-based audiences and track opening and conversion events.
Personal Data processed:
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
By registering or authenticating, Users allow TestBuddy to identify them and give them access to dedicated services.
Depending on what is described below, third parties may provide registration and authentication services. In this case, TestBuddy will be able to access some Data, stored by these third-party services, for registration or identification purposes.
Some of the services listed below may also collect Personal Data for targeting and profiling purposes; to find out more, please refer to the description of each service.
Firebase Authentication
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: email address +2
Firebase Authentication is a registration and authentication service provided by Google LLC.
To simplify the registration and authentication process, Firebase Authentication can make use of third-party identity providers and save the information on its platform.
Registration and authentication provided directly by TestBuddy
By registering or authenticating, Users allow TestBuddy to identify them and give them access to dedicated services. The Personal Data is collected and stored for registration or identification purposes only. The Data collected are only those necessary for the provision of the service requested by the Users.
Direct registration
Personal Data processed: email address +3
The User registers by filling out the registration form and providing the Personal Data directly to TestBuddy.
Personal Data processed:
email address
password
Trackers
Usage Data
Remarketing and behavioral targeting
This type of service allows TestBuddy and its partners to inform, optimize and serve advertising based on past use of TestBuddy by the User.
This activity is facilitated by tracking Usage Data and by using Trackers to collect information which is then transferred to the partners that manage the remarketing and behavioral targeting activity.
Some services offer a remarketing option based on email address lists.
Services of this kind usually allow Users to opt out of such tracking. Users may learn how to opt out of interest-based advertising more generally by visiting the relevant opt-out section in this document.
TikTok Remarketing
Company: TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited
Place of processing: United Kingdom
Personal Data processed: Trackers +1
TikTok Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited that connects the activity of TestBuddy with the TikTok advertising network.
Personal Data processed:
Trackers
Usage Data
Service provided by:
TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (United Kingdom)
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Privacy Policy
Social features
Firebase Dynamic Links
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
Firebase Dynamic Links is a social feature provided by Google LLC.
Dynamic Links are tracked within Firebase or Google Analytics for Firebase, which informs the Owner about the details of the User journey to and within TestBuddy.
Personal Data processed:
various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service
This type of service helps the Owner to manage the tags or scripts needed on TestBuddy in a centralized fashion.
This results in the Users' Data flowing through these services, potentially resulting in the retention of this Data.
Google Tag Manager
Company: Google LLC
Place of processing: United States
Personal Data processed: Trackers +1
Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google LLC.
Information on opting out of interest-based advertising
In addition to any opt-out feature provided by
any of the services listed in this document, Users may learn more on
how to generally opt out of interest-based advertising within the
dedicated section of the Cookie Policy.
Further information about the processing of Personal Data
Push notifications
TestBuddy may send push notifications to the User to achieve the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.
Users may in most cases opt-out of receiving push notifications by visiting their device settings, such as the notification settings for mobile phones, and then change those settings for TestBuddy, some or all of the apps on the particular device.
Users must be aware that disabling push notifications may negatively affect the utility of TestBuddy.
Push notifications based on the User's geographic location
TestBuddy may use the User's geographic location to send push notifications for the purposes outlined in this privacy policy.
Users may in most cases opt-out of receiving push notifications by visiting their device settings, such as the notification settings for mobile phones, and then changing those settings for some or all of the apps on the particular device.
Users must be aware that disabling push notifications may negatively affect the utility of TestBuddy.
Push notifications for direct marketing
TestBuddy may send push notifications to the User for the purpose of direct marketing (to propose services and products provided by third parties or unrelated to the product or service provided by TestBuddy).
Users may in most cases opt-out of receiving push notifications by visiting their device settings, such as the notification settings for mobile phones, and then changing those settings for TestBuddy or all of the apps on the particular device.
Users must be aware that disabling push notifications may negatively affect the utility of TestBuddy.
Besides applicable device settings, the User may also make use of the rights described under User rights in the relevant section of this privacy policy.
Cookie Policy
TestBuddy uses Trackers. To learn more, Users may consult the Cookie Policy.
Further Information for Users in the European Union
Legal basis of processing
The Owner may process Personal Data relating to Users if one of the following applies:
Users have given their consent for one or more specific purposes.
provision of Data is necessary for the performance of an agreement with the User and/or for any pre-contractual obligations thereof;
processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the Owner is subject;
processing is related to a task that is carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Owner;
processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner or by a third party.
In any case, the Owner will gladly help to clarify the specific legal basis that applies to the processing, and in particular whether the provision of Personal Data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract.
Further information about retention time
Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligation or based on the Users’ consent.
Therefore:
Personal Data collected for purposes related to the performance of a contract between the Owner and the User shall be retained until such contract has been fully performed.
Personal Data collected for the purposes of the Owner’s legitimate interests shall be retained as long as needed to fulfill such purposes. Users may find specific information regarding the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner within the relevant sections of this document or by contacting the Owner.
The Owner may be allowed to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever the User has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the Owner may be obliged to retain Personal Data for a longer period whenever required to fulfil a legal obligation or upon order of an authority.
Once the retention period expires, Personal Data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right of access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.
The rights of Users based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Users may exercise certain rights regarding their Data processed by the Owner.
In particular, Users have the right to do the following, to the extent permitted by law:
Withdraw their consent at any time. Users have the right to withdraw consent where they have previously given their consent to the processing of their Personal Data.
Object to processing of their Data. Users have the right to object to the processing of their Data if the processing is carried out on a legal basis other than consent.
Access their Data. Users have the right to learn if Data is being processed by the Owner, obtain disclosure regarding certain aspects of the processing and obtain a copy of the Data undergoing processing.
Verify and seek rectification. Users have the right to verify the accuracy of their Data and ask for it to be updated or corrected.
Restrict the processing of their Data. Users have the right to restrict the processing of their Data. In this case, the Owner will not process their Data for any purpose other than storing it.
Have their Personal Data deleted or otherwise removed. Users have the right to obtain the erasure of their Data from the Owner.
Receive their Data and have it transferred to another controller. Users have the right to receive their Data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format and, if technically feasible, to have it transmitted to another controller without any hindrance.
Lodge a complaint. Users have the right to bring a claim before their competent data protection authority.
Users are also entitled to learn about the legal basis for Data transfers abroad including to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by the Owner to safeguard their Data.
Details about the right to object to processing
Where Personal Data is processed for a public interest, in the exercise of an official authority vested in the Owner or for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Owner, Users may object to such processing by providing a ground related to their particular situation to justify the objection.
Users must know that, however, should their Personal Data be processed for direct marketing purposes, they can object to that processing at any time, free of charge and without providing any justification. Where the User objects to processing for direct marketing purposes, the Personal Data will no longer be processed for such purposes. To learn whether the Owner is processing Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, Users may refer to the relevant sections of this document.
How to exercise these rights
Any requests to exercise User rights can be directed to the Owner through the contact details provided in this document. Such requests are free of charge and will be answered by the Owner as early as possible and always within one month, providing Users with the information required by law. Any rectification or erasure of Personal Data or restriction of processing will be communicated by the Owner to each recipient, if any, to whom the Personal Data has been disclosed unless this proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort. At the Users’ request, the Owner will inform them about those recipients.
Additional information about Data collection and processing
Legal action
The User's Personal Data may be used for legal purposes by the Owner in Court or in the stages leading to possible legal action arising from improper use of TestBuddy or the related Services. The User declares to be aware that the Owner may be required to reveal personal data upon request of public authorities.
Additional information about User's Personal Data
In addition to the information contained in this privacy policy, TestBuddy may provide the User with additional and contextual information concerning particular Services or the collection and processing of Personal Data upon request.
System logs and maintenance
For operation and maintenance purposes, TestBuddy and any third-party services may collect files that record interaction with TestBuddy (System logs) or use other Personal Data (such as the IP Address) for this purpose.
Information not contained in this policy
More details concerning the collection or processing of Personal Data may be requested from the Owner at any time. Please see the contact information at the beginning of this document.
Changes to this privacy policy
The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within TestBuddy and/or - as far as technically and legally feasible - sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner. It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom.
Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through TestBuddy (or third-party services employed in TestBuddy), which can include: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers utilized by the Users who use TestBuddy, the URI addresses (Uniform Resource Identifier), the time of the request, the method utilized to submit the request to the server, the size of the file received in response, the numerical code indicating the status of the server's answer (successful outcome, error, etc.), the country of origin, the features of the browser and the operating system utilized by the User, the various time details per visit (e.g., the time spent on each page within the Application) and the details about the path followed within the Application with special reference to the sequence of pages visited, and other parameters about the device operating system and/or the User's IT environment.
User
The individual using TestBuddy who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.
Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Processor)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller, as described in this privacy policy.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures concerning the operation and use of TestBuddy. The Data Controller, unless otherwise specified, is the Owner of TestBuddy.
TestBuddy (or this Application)
The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.
Service
The service provided by TestBuddy as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this site/application.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, all references made within this document to the European Union include all current member states to the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Cookie
Cookies are Trackers consisting of small sets of data stored in the User's browser.
Tracker
Tracker indicates any technology - e.g Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags and fingerprinting - that enables the tracking of Users, for example by accessing or storing information on the User’s device.
Legal information
This policy relates solely to TestBuddy, if not stated otherwise within this document.
