Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
Overview
HowFastCanIType ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at howfastcanitype.com.
Data We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we don't do:
- We do not require account registration
- We do not collect your name, email, or personal information
- We do not store your typing results on our servers
- We do not track your keystrokes or what you type
- We do not sell any data to third parties
Local Storage
Your typing test results, personal bests, and test history are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not accessible to us
- Can be cleared by clearing your browser data
- Is not synced across devices
Analytics
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the typing test experience. Google Analytics collects:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Device type and browser
- Approximate location (country/region level)
- Referring websites
We have enabled IP anonymization, so your full IP address is never stored. You can opt out of analytics using our cookie consent banner.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Necessary | Stores cookie preferences | Permanent |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Your Choices
You have control over your data:
- Cookie preferences: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject analytics cookies
- Clear local data: Clear your browser's localStorage to remove your typing history and personal bests
- Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track browser settings
GDPR/CCPA Rights
If you are in the EU, UK, or California, you have additional rights including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Since we don't collect personal data on our servers, most of these rights are automatically satisfied.
For any questions about your data rights, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@howfastcanitype.com.