Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how US Tester Program ("US Tester Program," "we," "us," or "our"), operating ustesterprogram.com (the "Site"), collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information about applicants, panelists, and visitors. Please read it carefully. By using the Site or submitting an application, you acknowledge the practices described below.
Contents
1. Scope and definitions
This policy applies to information collected through ustesterprogram.com and any related communications. "Personal information" means information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked to a particular individual or household. References to "you" mean any visitor or applicant.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Information you submit
- Identity data: first name, last name.
- Contact data: email address.
- Application data: state of residence, product category preference, age confirmation, consent records.
- Correspondence: any messages you send to our support or privacy mailboxes.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Technical data: IP address, approximate geolocation derived from IP, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen size.
- Usage data: pages viewed, time on page, click events, referral source (including ad click identifiers like fbclid where present).
- Cookies and similar technologies: as detailed in Section 6.
2.3 Information from third parties
We may receive limited data from advertising platforms (such as Meta) about ad click attribution and conversion measurement, and from fraud-prevention vendors who help us detect duplicate or automated applications.
3. Why we use it
Personal information is processed for the following purposes:
- To evaluate your application and determine eligibility for testing programs.
- To match panelists to active testing slots and communicate program details.
- To send transactional emails (application confirmation, kit notifications, payment status).
- To prevent fraud, including duplicate applications and automated submissions.
- To measure advertising effectiveness and improve campaign targeting.
- To analyze Site usage and improve user experience.
- To meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
4. Who we share with
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, state, and category preference). Each partner operates under its own privacy policy, which governs the partner's use of your data once received.
4.2 Service providers
We engage vendors who process information on our behalf, including web hosting, transactional email delivery, customer support tooling, analytics platforms, and fraud detection services. These vendors are bound by written agreements limiting their use of personal information to the services they provide.
4.3 Advertising partners
We share hashed identifiers and event signals with advertising platforms (including Meta Platforms Inc.) for the purposes of measuring ad performance, suppressing already-converted users from future targeting, and building lookalike audiences. Where required by law, 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 US Tester Program undergoes 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 the 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 at any time 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 and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site operation, analytics, and advertising attribution. The table below describes the principal items in use.
| Item | Set by | Function | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session ID | ustesterprogram.com | Maintains form state and session continuity | Session |
| Consent record | ustesterprogram.com | Records cookie preferences | 12 months |
| _fbp | Meta Platforms | Browser-level ID used for ad attribution and audience building | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms | Stores Facebook Click ID when arriving via a Meta ad | 90 days |
| Analytics IDs | Privacy-respecting analytics provider | Aggregated traffic measurement | Up to 13 months |
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 and 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. The list of EU authorities is available 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.com 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 How to exercise your rights
Send a request to privacy@ustesterprogram.com with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request" and identify the right(s) you wish to exercise. We will verify your identity through reasonable means before fulfilling the request and will respond within 30 days (extendable by an additional 45 days where permitted, with notice).
Authorized agents: California residents may designate an authorized agent to make a request on their behalf. The agent must provide written authorization, and we may require the resident to verify their identity directly.
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 are accessing 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.com.
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. Policy updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective" date at the top will reflect 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.com
- General support: support@ustesterprogram.com
Independence notice: US Tester Program is an independent operator. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon.com Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook, Instagram, or any social media platform. Brand names referenced anywhere on this Site are property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.