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Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 13, 2026 · Effective: June 13, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Genext Information Systems ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use DNSBenchmarkPro.com and the DNS Benchmark Pro tool (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Summary
DNS Benchmark Pro runs primarily in your browser. The DNS latency tests are performed client-side, and we do not operate accounts or databases of personal profiles. We do, however, use third-party services for geolocation and (with your consent) advertising and analytics, which may process limited data such as your IP address. The key points:
- We request your approximate location only after you click the benchmark button, and only if you allow it. You can decline.
- Benchmark calculations happen in your browser. We do not store your benchmark results on our servers.
- Advertising and analytics cookies load only after you consent via our cookie banner.
- We do not sell your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Location information
When you start a benchmark, your browser may ask for permission to share your location using the device Geolocation API. If you allow it, your approximate latitude/longitude is used to look up your city/region via a third-party reverse-geocoding provider (BigDataCloud). If you decline or your browser does not support geolocation, we fall back to approximate IP-based location through third-party services (ipwho.is or ipapi.co). Location is displayed to you and used to contextualize recommendations; it is not stored by us.
2.2 Technical and usage information
Like most websites, our hosting provider and the third-party services we call automatically receive your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, and timestamps as part of normal internet communication. If you consent to analytics, we may collect aggregated, non-identifying usage statistics (such as pages viewed and benchmark runs).
2.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We store your cookie-consent choice locally in your browser. With your consent, Google AdSense and analytics providers may set cookies and use similar identifiers. See our Cookie Policy for details and controls.
3. How We Use Information
- To operate the Service and display your DNS benchmark and recommendations.
- To approximate your location so results are relevant to your area.
- To display advertising that helps keep the Service free (only with your consent).
- To understand aggregate usage and improve the tool (only with your consent).
- To maintain security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
4. Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third parties, each governed by its own privacy policy:
| Provider | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Advertising & measurement (with consent) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| BigDataCloud | Reverse geocoding of approximate coordinates | bigdatacloud.com |
| ipwho.is / ipapi.co | Fallback IP-based location | ipwhois.io · ipapi.co |
| Public DNS resolvers | DoH latency probes (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, Mullvad, Control D) | See each provider's site |
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertising. Where you have consented:
- Google and its partners may use cookies and identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized ads at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu (EU/UK).
6. Your Privacy Rights (US / California)
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it is used and shared.
- Delete personal information we hold about you, subject to exceptions.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not sell personal information for money; however, the use of advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" under California law, which you can decline via our cookie banner.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@dnsbenchmarkpro.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. If you are in the EU/UK, see Section 7.
7. EU / UK Visitors (GDPR)
If you access the Service from the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing are your consent (for geolocation, advertising, and analytics) and our legitimate interests (operating and securing the site). You may withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, and you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
8. Data Retention
We do not maintain a database of your personal profile. Consent preferences are stored locally in your browser until you clear them. Logs held by our hosting provider and third-party services are retained according to their respective policies.
9. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU/UK), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact privacy@dnsbenchmarkpro.com and we will take appropriate steps.
10. Security
The Service is served over HTTPS. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the Service.
11. International Transfers
The third-party services we use may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, these transfers rely on appropriate safeguards provided by those third parties.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this policy or your data:
- Privacy inquiries: privacy@dnsbenchmarkpro.com
- General support: support@dnsbenchmarkpro.com
- Operator: Genext Information Systems