Last updated: September 17, 2026
At Game-PadTester.com, we care about your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website and controller testing tools, how that information is used, and what choices you have.
Our goal is simple: you should be able to test your controller without worrying about your controller input being uploaded or stored by our testing tool.
What Information Does Game-PadTester.com Collect?
The controller testing tools on Game-PadTester.com are designed to work directly in your web browser.
When you use a controller tester, the browser may provide the website with information such as:
- Controller connection status
- Controller name or identifier exposed by the browser
- Button states
- Analog stick axis values
- Trigger values
- Controller mapping information
- Other input information made available through the browser’s Gamepad API
This information is used to display your controller’s input and help you test its behavior.
Controller Input Data
Our browser-based controller testers process controller input on your device.
For the basic controller testing experience, the input values displayed by the tester are not intended to be uploaded to our server or stored as a personal controller profile.
For example, when you move an analog stick, the tester can display its X and Y values directly in your browser.
The tool may use those values temporarily while the page is open to calculate measurements such as:
- Stick center position
- Stick movement range
- Circularity
- Deadzone information
- Trigger range
- Button response
- Calibration measurements
Closing or refreshing the page removes the temporary testing state unless you have separately saved or exported information yourself.
We Do Not Need Your Controller Account Information
Game-PadTester.com does not require you to provide an Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam, or other gaming account to use the basic controller testing tools.
You can use the tester without giving us your gaming account password or account credentials.
Cookies
Game-PadTester.com may use cookies or similar technologies to make the website work properly and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Remembering basic website settings
- Understanding website traffic
- Improving website performance
- Measuring how visitors use our pages
- Supporting advertising, if advertising is enabled on the website
The exact cookies used may depend on the services currently installed on the website.
You can control or block cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use analytics services to understand how visitors use Game-PadTester.com.
Analytics information may include things such as:
- Pages visited
- Approximate visit duration
- Browser type
- Device type
- General geographic information
- Referring pages
- Website interactions
Analytics information helps us understand which parts of the website are useful and where improvements are needed.
We do not use analytics to collect the actual controller movements you perform inside the tester as a personal identity profile.
Advertising
Game-PadTester.com may display advertising from third-party advertising providers.
If advertising is enabled, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show and measure advertisements.
Third-party advertising services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
You should review the privacy policies of those providers for more information about how they process information.
If Google AdSense or another advertising service is added to Game-PadTester.com, this Privacy Policy may be updated to describe the service and its applicable privacy choices.
Third-Party Services
Some parts of Game-PadTester.com may use third-party services.
These services may include analytics, advertising, hosting, security, embedded content, or other website technologies.
A third-party service may process certain technical information when you visit or interact with the website.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services. Each service is responsible for its own privacy practices and policies.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the website may be used to:
- Operate Game-PadTester.com
- Provide controller testing tools
- Improve our tools and website
- Understand website traffic
- Find technical problems
- Improve page performance
- Maintain website security
- Display and measure advertising where applicable
We do not need your personal information simply to let you check your controller’s inputs.
Controller Testing Is Performed in Your Browser
The controller testing tools are based on browser-accessible controller information.
Your browser provides the tester with controller information that the website is allowed to access.
This means the tester can measure information such as stick and button input without needing direct access to the internal electronics of your controller.
Browser support can vary depending on your controller, operating system, browser, and connection method.
Information You Choose to Share
Some parts of the website may allow you to contact us.
If you voluntarily contact us, you may provide information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Website or business information
- The contents of your message
- Screenshots or other information you choose to send
We use this information only when reasonably necessary to respond to your request, provide support, or handle your communication.
Please do not send passwords, payment information, or other sensitive information through a contact form unless specifically requested.
Children’s Privacy
Game-PadTester.com is a general-purpose website for people who want to test game controllers.
We do not intentionally request personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review the situation and take appropriate action.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the website and information that may be processed through it.
However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For this reason, avoid submitting passwords, financial information, or other sensitive information through public website forms.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have privacy rights regarding personal information.
These rights may include the ability to:
- Ask what personal information is being processed
- Request correction of certain information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Object to certain processing
- Opt out of certain advertising or tracking
- Manage cookies through your browser
The exact rights available to you depend on your location and applicable privacy laws.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, California privacy laws may provide additional rights regarding personal information.
These rights can include rights relating to access, deletion, correction, and certain uses or sharing of personal information.
If Game-PadTester.com becomes subject to a specific California privacy requirement applicable to your situation, we will handle requests according to the applicable law.
European Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information.
Depending on the circumstances, these may include rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of personal information.
Where applicable, you may also have the right to withdraw consent for processing based on consent.
Do Not Track
Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” setting.
Because browser implementations and third-party services differ, Game-PadTester.com does not guarantee that every third-party service will respond to a Do Not Track signal in the same way.
You can manage cookies and other privacy settings through your browser.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, tools, services, or privacy practices change.
When we make changes, we will update the Last updated date at the top of this page.
We recommend checking this page occasionally for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Game-PadTester.com handles information, you can contact us through our Contact Us page.
About Game-PadTester.com
Game-PadTester.com provides browser-based tools for checking game controller input.
Our tools can help you investigate issues such as:
- Stick drift
- Off-center analog sticks
- Limited stick range
- Circularity
- Trigger problems
- Button problems
- Controller input behavior
- Calibration-related issues
The controller testing tools are designed to show you what your browser is receiving from the connected controller. They are not a replacement for manufacturer-specific firmware, calibration, repair, or warranty procedures.