Last Updated: January 3, 2026
This Cookie Notice explains how Typing Metrics ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at typingmetrics.com (the "Website").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
2. Use of Local Storage
Instead of traditional cookies, we primarily use browser local storage (localStorage) to save your typing trainer data. This is a modern web technology that allows our website to store data on your device.
What We Store in Local Storage:
| Data Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Typing Sessions | Save your practice sessions, WPM results, accuracy, and progress | Until you delete them |
| Keyboard Settings | Remember your preferred keyboard layout and display options | Until you delete them |
| Language Preference | Save your selected language setting | Until you delete it |
| Client ID | Anonymous session tracking for analytics | Until you delete it |
3. Analytics Cookies
We use minimal analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the service. We collect:
- Page views and session durations
- Geographic location data at the country level
- Browser and device types
- Referring websites
This information is anonymized and not used to personally identify you.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. The only third-party services we use are:
- IP Geolocation: To determine country for analytics (ip-api.com)
5. Managing Your Cookies and Local Storage Data
You have full control over the data stored on your device:
Clear Local Storage (Chrome):
- Open Developer Tools (F12)
- Go to "Application" > "Local Storage"
- Select our website and click "Clear"
Clear Local Storage (Firefox):
- Open Developer Tools (F12)
- Go to "Storage" > "Local Storage"
- Right-click our website and select "Delete All"
Clear Local Storage (Safari):
- Open "Preferences" > "Privacy"
- Click "Manage Website Data"
- Select our website and click "Remove"
Clear Local Storage (Edge):
- Open Developer Tools (F12)
- Go to "Application" > "Local Storage"
- Right-click our website and select "Clear"
6. Disabling Cookies
You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, as we require local storage to save your progress.
7. Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of local storage and cookies as described in this notice.
8. Changes to This Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Notice, contact us at:
Email: info@typingmetrics.com
Website: https://typingmetrics.com