Lekker Speed Test

Privacy Policy

Lekker Speed Test (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates an internet speed testing and network information service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use the website.

Last updated: 26 April 2026

1. Who We Are

Lekker Speed Test is a South Africa-focused speed test and network insights platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to operate and improve the service.

2.1 Speed Test Data

  • Download speed, upload speed, latency (ping), jitter, loaded latency, bufferbloat
  • Test timestamp and session-related metadata

2.2 Network & Approximate Location Data

  • ISP / network organisation
  • ASN
  • Country, region, city
  • Infrastructure-level routing data (e.g. Cloudflare PoP)

This data is approximate and not used to identify individuals directly.

2.3 User-Submitted Data

  • Verdict suggestions
  • Advertising enquiries (name, email, company, message)

2.4 Technical & Security Data

  • IP address (processed via infrastructure providers)
  • Browser/device information
  • Security logs and anti-abuse signals (Cloudflare, Turnstile)

2.5 Analytics & Advertising Data

  • Cookies and identifiers
  • Interaction data (pages visited, session duration, clicks)
  • Advertising engagement signals

3. How We Use Information

  • Provide and operate the speed test service
  • Store and analyse performance data
  • Respond to enquiries and submissions
  • Secure the platform and prevent abuse
  • Improve performance, reliability, and usability
  • Measure traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver and measure advertising
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (POPIA & GDPR-Aligned)

We process information based on:

  • Performance of a service (running speed tests)
  • Legitimate interests (security, analytics, improvements)
  • User consent (where applicable, e.g. cookies or submissions)
  • Legal obligations

5. Sharing of Information

We use trusted service providers for hosting, security, database, email delivery, analytics, and advertising. These providers only process data needed to provide their services. We do not sell personal information.

  • Cloudflare — speed test infrastructure, security checks, and bot protection
  • Vercel — website hosting and delivery
  • Supabase — database and storage
  • WordPress — website content management
  • Resend — forwarding contact messages and verdict suggestions by email
  • Google Analytics — usage measurement, only if enabled
  • Google AdSense — advertising delivery and measurement, only if enabled

These providers may process data under their own privacy policies.

6. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside South Africa or the EU.
We rely on:

  • Standard contractual safeguards
  • Provider-level security measures
  • Industry-standard protections

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Core functionality
  • Analytics
  • Security
  • Advertising

View the Cookie Policy for details.

8. Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

We may use Google AdSense or other third-party advertising services to display ads on Lekker Speed Test.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or to other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to Lekker Speed Test and/or other websites on the internet.

Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Users can also learn more about how Google uses data from sites and apps that use Google services by visiting Google’s privacy and advertising information pages.

Advertising partners may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and show more relevant ads.

By using this website, you understand that advertising cookies may be used where permitted by law and subject to any consent choices you make through our cookie notice or consent tools.

9. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

  • Speed test data: for analytics and benchmarking
  • Submissions: for moderation and communication
  • Security logs: for fraud prevention and auditing

Retention may vary depending on third-party systems.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law (POPIA / GDPR), you may:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a regulator

Contact: hello@lekkerspeedtest.co.za
South African regulator:
Information Regulator – POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za

11. Security

We implement technical and organisational safeguards including:

  • Secure infrastructure
  • Access controls
  • Anti-bot systems

No system is 100% secure.

12. Children

This service is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect sensitive data from minors.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version always applies.