Privacy Policy

ProxyAdvice.net is an independent proxy research and review platform. We publish reviews, comparisons, guides, and free tools related to proxy services, antidetect browsers, and web scraping infrastructure.

We are the data controller for all information collected through proxyadvice.net. If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, you can reach us at contact@proxyadvice.net or via Telegram at @GotoproxySeo.

Data collected automatically

When you visit proxyadvice.net, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect basic technical information including:

• Your IP address, anonymised where technically possible
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation path through the site
• Referring website or search query that led you here
• Device type and approximate screen resolution

Data you provide voluntarily

We only collect personal data you actively submit — for example, when you contact us via email or Telegram. This may include your name, email address, and the content of your message. We do not currently operate a newsletter, user account system, or comment section.

Data collected on proxyadvice.net is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Understanding how visitors navigate the site so we can improve content structure and usability
• Measuring which articles, reviews, and tools are most useful to our readers
• Responding to messages and enquiries submitted via email or Telegram
• Detecting and preventing abuse, spam, or malicious traffic targeting the site
• Complying with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data to build advertising profiles or to retarget you across other websites. We do not share personally identifiable information with any proxy provider, advertiser, or commercial partner.

What cookies we use

ProxyAdvice.net uses a minimal set of cookies necessary to operate the site and understand how it is used:

• Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics in anonymised mode to track aggregate visitor behaviour. No personally identifiable data is stored in these cookies.
• Functional cookies — Basic session cookies that store user preferences such as cookie consent status.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — When you click a provider link, a cookie may be set by the destination site to attribute the referral. This is governed by the provider’s own privacy policy, not ours.

How to control cookies

You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read any content on proxyadvice.net. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all provide cookie management options in their privacy or security settings.

Some links on proxyadvice.net are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and subsequently purchase a plan from the provider, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links are clearly disclosed in every article where they appear. The presence of an affiliate relationship has no influence on our editorial scores, rankings, or review conclusions — as detailed in our Editorial Policy.

When you click an affiliate link, the destination provider may set their own tracking cookies governed entirely by their privacy policy. We encourage you to review the provider’s privacy policy before making a purchase decision.

ProxyAdvice.net uses a small number of third-party services to operate and improve the site. Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices:

• Google Analytics — Used in anonymised mode to track aggregate site traffic and reader behaviour. Processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policy.
• WordPress — The site runs on WordPress-powered infrastructure. Standard server logs may be retained by the hosting provider.
• Cloudflare — Used for performance optimisation and security. Cloudflare may process request metadata to protect the site from malicious traffic.

We do not integrate social media tracking pixels, advertising networks, or data broker services into proxyadvice.net. We do not share reader data with any third party for commercial purposes.

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Analytics data — Aggregate visitor data is retained for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted by our analytics provider.
• Email correspondence — Messages sent to our email address are retained for up to 12 months and then deleted unless an ongoing relationship requires longer retention.
• Server logs — Raw server access logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and abuse prevention purposes only.

If you would like us to delete any data we hold about you, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page and we will action your request within 30 days.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding any personal data we hold about you:

• Right of access — You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure — You can request that we delete your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue holding it.
• Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability — Where technically feasible, you can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Right to object — You can object to us processing your data for analytics or other legitimate interest purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@proxyadvice.net. We will respond within 30 days. EU and UK residents may also lodge a complaint with their local data protection authority if they believe their rights have been infringed.

ProxyAdvice.net is intended for adult audiences — specifically technology professionals, developers, and digital marketers. Our content is not directed at children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at contact@proxyadvice.net and we will delete it promptly without exception.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or site functionality. When we do, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page.

For significant changes that materially affect how we handle your data, we will make the update prominent on the site for a reasonable period. Continued use of proxyadvice.net after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

We recommend checking this page quarterly. If you have any questions about an update, please contact us directly at contact@proxyadvice.net.