Is Speedtest by Ookla's Terms of Service safe?

Top concerning points

1. 1.

   Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason

   blocker

   High

   This service can edit any content on the service for whatever the reason and at their sole discretion.

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2. 2.

   Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice

   blocker

   High

   This service can delete specific content. Usually they will claim they reserve the right to do it at their sole discretion, which is legalese for saying they won't give a specific reason. If the terms say they will not notify you, it shall be included in the quote but if it does not explicitly say they will give you a notice, it can be reasonably inferred that they can do it without telling you.

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3. 3.

   They store data on you even if you did not interact with the service

   blocker

   High

   Some services store data on you even if you did not provide that data yourself. For example, users might provide access to their address book, after which a service might also store the phone numbers of that person's contacts.

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4. 4.

   The service can sell or otherwise transfer your personal data as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction.

   bad

   High

   If the service gets acquired or is involved in a merger, bankruptcy, reorganisation or sale, your personal data may be transferred or sold.

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5. 5.

   Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world

   bad

   High

   Your data is stored all over the world, including in countries where data protection rules may differ from the ones of the service's jurisdiction or those of your country jurisdiction.

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6. 6.

   You shall not interfere with another person's enjoyment of the service

   bad

   High

   Users are asked not to interfere with another person't enjoyment in using the service. However, this statement is very vague and open to interpretation by the service itself.

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7. 7.

   This service may collect, use, and share location data

   bad

   High

   Location-based information is collected and may be used and/or shared with third parties for purposes not directly related to the services provided (i.e. the Service doesn't rely on the use or share of location data to function properly).

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8. 8.

   Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you

   bad

   High

   The Agreements can be updated at any time, including in a way that negatively affects user rights, without notifying before or after the changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Speedtest by Ookla's ToS;DR privacy grade?

ToS;DR rates Speedtest by Ookla as Grade E. Grades range from A (best) to E (worst). See the full breakdown on ToS;DR.

Is Speedtest by Ookla's Terms of Service safe?

ToS;DR's Grade E means the terms raise serious concerns. Read the blocker and bad points carefully before accepting.

What is a top concern in Speedtest by Ookla's terms?

Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason — This service can edit any content on the service for whatever the reason and at their sole discretion. (Source: ToS;DR approved point).

Where can I read Speedtest by Ookla's official terms?

ToS;DR tracks "Terms of Use" at https://www.speedtest.net/about/terms. Always prefer the official document over summaries.