Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

hw-check.com takes your privacy seriously. This page explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.

What We Collect

When you use our tools, all hardware tests run locally in your browser. We do not collect, transmit, or store any hardware test results on our servers.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are visited, how long users stay, and general geographic regions. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Cookies

We use two categories of cookies:

  • Necessary cookies — Store your theme preference (light/dark) and cookie consent choice. These are essential for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies (optional) — Set by Google Analytics to measure site traffic and usage patterns. You can opt out through the cookie banner shown on your first visit.

Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. If you have not consented to analytics cookies, ads are served in non-personalized mode without tracking cookies. If you consent, Google may use cookies to show ads based on your browsing history.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics — traffic analysis
  • Google AdSense — advertisement serving

Both services are operated by Google LLC. Their data handling is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time via our cookie settings

Since we do not store personal data on our servers, most of these rights are automatically fulfilled.

Data Security

All pages are served over HTTPS. We do not maintain user accounts or databases containing personal information.

Children's Privacy

hw-check.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at support@hw-check.com