Privacy Policy
Your typing data is safe and secure with us
Overview
At TypingAlpha, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information. Our commitment is to be transparent and protect your data while providing the best typing experience.
Data We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to enhance your typing experience and improve our games:
- Typing Statistics: Words Per Minute (WPM), accuracy percentages, and typing speed metrics
- Game Progress: High scores, levels achieved, and game completion status
- Performance Data: Error rates, typing patterns, and improvement trends
- Settings: Sound preferences, difficulty levels, and display preferences
- Usage Data: Time spent in games and session duration
Data Storage
All your data is stored locally on your device using browser's Local Storage:
Local Storage Only
No data is uploaded to external servers
You Control Everything
Complete control over your data
Clear Anytime
Delete all data with one click
Secure Storage
Secure browser storage
What We Don't Collect
No Personal Information Required
We believe in privacy-first design. Here's what we never collect directly:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
- Account registration or login credentials
- Your game data uploaded to cloud servers
- Payment or financial information
Note: While we do not collect personal information directly, third-party services we use (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) may collect anonymous usage data and set cookies. See the sections below for more details.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects:
- Anonymous Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, bounce rate, and general navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device category
- Approximate Location: Country and city-level location based on IP address (IP addresses are anonymized)
- Session Data: Session duration, page interactions, and referral sources
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. This data helps us improve our games, fix issues, and understand which features are most popular. We do not use this data to identify individual users.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. This service helps us keep Typing Alpha free for all users. Google AdSense and its partners may:
- Set Cookies: Use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites
- Personalized Ads: Use the DART cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web
- Third-Party Networks: Third-party ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising.
For more information on how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
Cookie Policy
Typing Alpha uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Used to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode) and sound settings via localStorage
- Analytics Cookies: Set by Google Analytics to track anonymous website usage statistics
- Advertising Cookies: Set by Google AdSense and its partners to serve relevant advertisements
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively to enhance your typing experience:
- Performance Tracking: Monitor your typing improvement over time
- Game Progression: Save your progress and high scores
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
- Feature Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance games
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View all data stored on your device
- Modify: Update your preferences and settings
- Delete: Remove all data permanently
- Export: Download your typing statistics
- Opt-out: Disable data collection entirely
Security Measures
We implement robust security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: Browser-level encryption for stored data
- No External Access: Data never leaves your browser
- Secure Code: Regular security audits and updates
- Privacy by Design: Built with privacy as a core principle
Children's Privacy
Typing Alpha is designed to be safe for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). Since our games do not require registration and all data is stored locally, there is minimal risk to children's privacy. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Last Updated: March 15, 2026