August 9th, 2024

Show HN: Test your WireGuard connectivity and see global stats, no client needed

The privacy policy for a WireGuard connectivity checker states no personal data is collected, only anonymized data for analytics. The service is provided "as is" without warranties, and updates may occur.

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Show HN: Test your WireGuard connectivity and see global stats, no client needed

The document outlines the privacy policy and terms of service for a WireGuard connectivity checker tool. It states that no personally identifiable information (PII) is collected from users, although anonymized data may be gathered for analytics to enhance the service. The tool does not sell or transfer user data to third parties and implements security measures to protect the data, though it cannot guarantee complete security. Users are informed that the service is provided "as is" without warranties, and the company is not liable for any damages arising from its use. The terms and privacy policy may be updated periodically, and continued use of the service indicates acceptance of these changes. Users can contact support for inquiries regarding the privacy policy or terms of service.

- The service does not collect personally identifiable information.

- Anonymized data is used for analytics to improve the service.

- The tool is provided without warranties and the company is not liable for damages.

- Users must comply with the terms and use the service for lawful purposes.

- Updates to the privacy policy and terms of service may occur, and continued use indicates acceptance.

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By @toomuchtodo - 6 months
Can a user provide the test results back to the central server? This would allow for wireguard censorship observability reporting, opt in of course.

Similar to the old ICSI Netalyzer: https://www.icsi.berkeley.edu/icsi/gazette/2011/09/netalyzr-...

https://web.archive.org/web/20190402220256/http://netalyzr.i...

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22260579

By @SushiHippie - 6 months
FYI this also does run via Termux on Android, which could be mentioned instead of the "Android is not supported" message
By @lisnake - 6 months
Awesome, now I can prove that my cell network (MegaFon Russia) blocks wireguard