Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our online typing speed test platform.

Last updated: January 15, 2024
Applies to all users worldwide

Privacy at a Glance

✓ What We Do

  • • Protect your personal information with industry-standard security
  • • Only collect data necessary to provide our typing test service
  • • Give you control over your information and privacy settings
  • • Provide transparent information about our data practices

✗ What We Don't Do

  • • Never sell your personal information to third parties
  • • Don't track or store the actual text you type during tests
  • • No hidden data collection or undisclosed sharing
  • • Don't require personal information to use our basic service

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact information when you reach out to us (name, email address)
  • Feedback and messages you send through our contact forms
  • Account information if you choose to create an account (optional)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Typing test results and performance metrics (WPM, accuracy, time)
  • Device and browser information for compatibility purposes
  • Usage patterns to improve our service (anonymized)
  • IP address for security and analytics purposes

Information We Don't Collect

  • We do not collect personal identification without your consent
  • We do not track your typing content or what you type
  • We do not require registration to use our basic typing test
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

  • Provide and maintain our online typing speed test platform
  • Calculate and display your typing performance metrics
  • Improve the accuracy and reliability of our testing algorithms
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website

Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send important updates about our service (if you've contacted us)
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Develop new features and improve existing functionality
  • Conduct research to advance typing education methods
  • Ensure our platform works well across different devices and browsers

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Information

  • We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties
  • We do not share your typing performance data with external companies
  • Your privacy is not a commodity to us

Limited Sharing Scenarios

  • With service providers who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality)
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In case of a business transfer (with continued privacy protection)
  • With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Anonymous Data

  • We may share aggregated, anonymized statistics about typing speeds
  • Research data that cannot be linked to individual users
  • General usage trends to improve typing education

Data Security

Security Measures

  • Industry-standard encryption for data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure servers with regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting who can view your information
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Data Retention

  • Typing test results are stored temporarily for session purposes
  • Contact information is retained only as long as necessary
  • You can request deletion of your data at any time
  • Inactive data is automatically purged according to our retention schedule

Your Security

  • Use strong, unique passwords if you create an account
  • Keep your browser and device software updated
  • Be cautious when using public computers or networks
  • Contact us immediately if you suspect any security issues

Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

  • Session cookies to maintain your typing test state
  • Preference cookies to remember your settings (dark mode, sound)
  • Security cookies to protect against malicious activity

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics to understand how our site is used (anonymized)
  • Performance monitoring to identify and fix technical issues
  • Usage statistics to improve our service

Cookie Control

  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly
  • Disabling analytics cookies won't affect your typing test experience
  • We respect Do Not Track browser settings

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

  • Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • Ask us to correct any inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Portability

  • Export your typing test history and statistics
  • Receive your data in a commonly used format
  • Transfer your information to another service if desired

Withdrawal of Consent

  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Stop using our service without penalty
  • Request that we stop processing your information

International Compliance

GDPR Compliance (EU)

  • • Right to access your personal data
  • • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • • Right to data portability
  • • Right to object to processing

CCPA Compliance (California)

  • • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • • Right to delete personal information
  • • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Children's Privacy

Our service is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

Questions About Your Privacy?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact Us
privacy@typingmaster.com