Effective Date: July 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Topeny (“Topeny,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information collected through topeny.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described here.

Scope

This Policy applies to information collected through the Site, direct communications with us, and third-party services operating on the Site. It does not extend to any third-party site reached via a link from Topeny.

Information We Collect

Provided by you — Name and email, if submitted through a form, comment, tip submission, or newsletter opt-in; the content of any message you send us.

Collected automatically — IP address, device and browser identifiers, operating system; which Test Reports or Bulletins you read, time on page, and click activity; approximate location inferred from IP address; and cookie/pixel-based tracking data (see our Cookie Policy).

Received from partners — Referral and conversion data from affiliate programs when you click through and complete a purchase or sign-up; ad interaction data from advertising networks; and aggregated traffic analytics (for example, from Google Analytics).

Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we process data based on your consent (for example, non-essential cookies and newsletter sign-up), our legitimate interests (operating the Site, measuring which Test Reports readers value, and running advertising), and, where relevant, legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time.

How We Use It

Operating and improving the Site and its Test Report / Bulletin formats; understanding which sub-categories readers care about most; attributing affiliate referrals correctly to Topeny; delivering relevant advertising; responding to reader tips, questions, and newsletter sign-ups; preventing fraud, abuse, and technical issues; and meeting legal obligations.

Cookies

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking. See the Cookie Policy below for full detail and how to manage your preferences.

Advertising and Affiliate Data

Topeny works with third-party ad networks (which may include providers such as Google AdSense) and affiliate programs spanning VPN, gaming, AI, and software providers, accessed directly or via affiliate networks such as Impact, CJ Affiliate, Awin, ShareASale, or PartnerStack. These partners may independently collect data via cookies or similar technology when you interact with their ads or links. We don’t control their practices — check their individual privacy policies.

Sharing of Data

We do not sell personal data for money. We may share it with service providers supporting hosting, analytics, and email delivery; advertising and affiliate networks, for ad serving and referral tracking; professional advisors as needed; authorities, where legally compelled; and a successor entity in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Deletion requests are honored unless retention is legally required.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including access controls and vetted service providers, though no system is perfectly secure. If a breach affecting your personal information occurs, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required by law.

Your Rights

EU/UK/EEA visitors (GDPR/UK GDPR) — You can request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your data, and object to processing including ad profiling. You may complain to your local supervisory authority.

California residents (CCPA/CPRA) — You may request disclosure of data categories collected, request deletion or correction, and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising. Advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” under this law; manage preferences via our cookie tool or by emailing us.

Other U.S. states — Residents of states with comparable comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of targeted advertising; we honor valid requests consistent with your state’s law.

Other jurisdictions — If your country has its own data-protection framework, you may have comparable rights, honored upon request.

Send rights requests to admin@topeny.com with enough detail for us to verify your identity.

Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track

Where legally required, we honor recognized opt-out signals, including the Global Privacy Control (GPC).

International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your home country as part of running a globally accessible site. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers originating in the EEA or UK.

Children

Topeny is intended for a general adult audience, not children under 16 (or under 13 for COPPA purposes). We do not knowingly collect data from children and will delete any such data if discovered.

Policy Changes

This Policy may be updated periodically; the “Last Updated” date reflects the latest revision. Continued Site use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Privacy inquiries: admin@topeny.com.