Privacy Policy & Cookie Disclosure

1. Introduction & Overview

At Typing Test Expert ("we", "our", or "us"), available at typingtestexpert.com, we are deeply committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy discloses our information practices, including how data is collected, processed, and safeguarded, specifically explaining our compliance with third-party service providers such as Google LLC.

By accessing or using Typing Test Expert, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Keystroke Privacy: Local-First Processing

We believe typing assessment should never compromise user security. All real-time typing tests, keystroke rhythm analyses, words-per-minute (WPM) calculations, and error rates are computed entirely client-side within your web browser using client JavaScript.

• We do not record, log, store, or transmit your individual live keystrokes to external remote servers.
• Test history and personal high scores are stored in your browser's window.localStorage and remain strictly on your physical machine. You can purge this data at any time by clearing your browser cache or clicking "Clear history".

3. Cookie Policy & Web Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, retain user preferences, and provide analytical reporting.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary & Functional Cookies / Local Storage: Essential for remembering your preferred UI color mode (Light vs. Dark Theme), test configuration settings, and typing performance history across sessions.
• Analytical & Performance Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site, which test durations are most popular, bounce rates, and traffic sources.
• Advertising & Targeting Cookies: Used by advertising networks (including Google) to display personalized, relevant advertisements based on your browsing interests.

Managing & Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most modern web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website preferences:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block All Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

4. Google Services & Compliance Disclosures

Typing Test Expert complies rigorously with Google's policies for publisher websites, including the Google AdSense Terms of Service, Google Publisher Policies, and Google EU User Consent Policy.

A. Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookies

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve advertisements on our site.
• Google's use of the DART cookie enables it and its partner networks to serve ads to our users based on their visits to Typing Test Expert and other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie for personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad & Content Network Privacy Policy.
• Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out.

B. Google Analytics Compliance

We may utilize Google Analytics to aggregate anonymous site traffic metrics. Google Analytics employs cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior in an anonymous form:

• IP Anonymization: We implement IP masking (anonymization) so that your full IP address is never stored or processed by Google Analytics.
• Data Sharing Controls: We do not merge Google Analytics data with personally identifiable information.
• You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by disabling cookies or installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

C. Google EU User Consent Policy Compliance

For users residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, we comply with Google's EU User Consent Policy. Where required by applicable law, we seek valid, informed consent prior to storing or accessing cookies on user devices and before serving personalized advertisements.

5. GDPR & European Privacy Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), EEA residents possess comprehensive rights regarding their personal data, including:

• Right of Access: Request confirmation of whether we hold personal data concerning you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal records.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of any personal data submitted to our contact desk.
• Right to Object & Restrict Processing: Object to automated processing or direct communications.

6. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA / CPRA) Compliance

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents are entitled to specific disclosures:

• No Sale of Personal Information: Typing Test Expert does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or keystroke records to third parties for monetary consideration.
• Right to Know & Delete: You have the right to request what personal information we collect, and request deletion of any contact messages you have submitted.
• Non-Discrimination: We will never discriminate against you (in speed access, features, or fees) for exercising your CCPA privacy rights.

7. Children's Online Privacy Protection (COPPA Compliance)

Typing Test Expert is committed to safeguarding children's privacy. Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian discovers that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our records.

8. Information Security

We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (HTTPS / TLS 1.3), secure socket layer transmission, and security headers (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options) to safeguard communication between your browser and our servers.

9. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological updates, legislative developments, or modifications in Google compliance frameworks. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.

10. Contacting Our Data Privacy Team

If you have questions, comments, or data privacy requests concerning this policy or cookie management, please reach out via our Contact Page or by emailing:

privacy@typingtestexpert.com