Privacy Policy

1. Overview

US Tester Program is an independent operator that connects US-resident applicants with consumer product testing programs administered by third-party brand partners. This policy applies only to information processed through ustesterprogram.online and our own communications. It does not govern how partner platforms handle data once you interact with them.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you submit directly

• Name: given and family name.
• Email address: for application correspondence and program updates.
• Demographics: age bracket and postal code, used to assess fit against open testing slots.
• Preferences: primary product category interest.
• Consents: records of acceptance of the Terms and Privacy Policy.
• Correspondence: messages you send to support or privacy mailboxes.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Technical signals: IP address, approximate geolocation derived from IP, browser, operating system, device type.
• Behavioral signals: pages viewed, time on page, click events, referral source and ad-click identifiers (e.g., fbclid, gclid).
• Cookies and similar storage: as detailed in Section 6.

2.3 Information from third parties

We may receive limited data from advertising platforms (such as Meta) for the purpose of conversion measurement and ad attribution, and from fraud-detection vendors that help identify duplicate or automated submissions.

3. How we use it

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• Evaluating applications and determining eligibility for testing programs.
• Matching panelists to active testing slots and communicating program details.
• Sending transactional messages (application confirmations, kit notifications, panel updates).
• Detecting and preventing fraud, duplicate applications, and automated abuse.
• Measuring advertising performance and optimizing campaigns.
• Analyzing site usage in aggregate to improve the Service.
• Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

4. Sharing & disclosure

4.1 Brand partners and testing administrators

When you are matched to an active testing slot, the relevant brand partner or partner platform receives the information necessary to administer the test (typically name, email, postal code, and category preference). Each partner operates under its own privacy policy, which governs the partner's use of that data once received.

4.2 Service providers

We engage vendors who process information on our behalf, including hosting, transactional email delivery, customer support tooling, analytics, and fraud detection. These vendors are bound by written contracts limiting their use of personal information to the services they perform for us.

4.3 Advertising partners

We share hashed identifiers and conversion events with advertising platforms (including Meta Platforms Inc.) to measure ad performance, suppress already-converted users from continued targeting, and inform lookalike-audience modeling. Where required, this sharing relies on consent or, in the United States, the controller-to-controller advertising exception.

4.4 Legal and safety

We may disclose information when required by subpoena, court order, or other legal process; to enforce our Terms; to protect the rights, property, or safety of US Tester Program, our panelists, or others; or in connection with investigation of suspected fraud or unlawful activity.

4.5 Corporate transactions

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice and choices where legally required.

5. Legal bases (EEA / UK applicants)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases under GDPR / UK GDPR:

• Performance of a contract or pre-contract steps — to evaluate and respond to your application.
• Legitimate interests — to operate the Site, prevent fraud, and improve the Service. You may object on grounds relating to your particular situation.
• Consent — for non-essential cookies and certain marketing communications. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
• Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests.

6. Cookies & tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site operation, analytics, and advertising attribution. The table below lists the principal items in use.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impair Site functionality. Major browser instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

7. Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Active panelist records: for the duration of panel participation, plus 24 months from last activity.
• Unmatched applications: up to 18 months from submission.
• Analytics & advertising data: up to 25 months.
• Records required for legal or accounting purposes: for the period prescribed by applicable law (typically 3–7 years).

At the end of the applicable period, data is securely deleted or de-identified.

8. Your rights

8.1 European Economic Area & United Kingdom

You have the right to access your personal information; request correction or deletion; restrict or object to certain processing; receive your data in a portable format; withdraw consent; and lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. EU authorities are listed at edpb.europa.eu; UK residents may contact the ICO at ico.org.uk.

8.2 California (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold; to request deletion; to correct inaccurate information; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising; and to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To opt out, email privacy@ustesterprogram.online with subject line "Do Not Sell or Share."

8.3 Other US states and jurisdictions

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Iowa, Tennessee, Indiana, and other jurisdictions with applicable privacy laws may have similar rights, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising.

8.4 Exercising your rights

Send a request to privacy@ustesterprogram.online with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request" and identify the right(s) you wish to exercise. We will verify your identity through reasonable means and respond within 30 days (extendable by an additional 45 days where permitted, with notice).

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Measures include TLS encryption in transit, access controls, periodic vulnerability reviews, and least-privilege principles for vendor access. No transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International transfers

US Tester Program is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the US, your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. Where we transfer EEA, UK, or Swiss personal data internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards including the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, as applicable.

11. Children

The Site and panel are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information may contact privacy@ustesterprogram.online.

12. Third-party links

The Site may include links to external websites or partner platforms. This policy does not apply to those properties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review the privacy notices of any external site you visit.

13. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective" date at the top reflects the latest revision. Material changes will be communicated by a notice on the Site or, where appropriate, by direct notification. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact

• Privacy questions and rights requests: privacy@ustesterprogram.online
• General support: support@ustesterprogram.online