Privacy Policy

At Test WPM, we are committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your information safe. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our free typing speed test service.

We believe in transparency, which is why we've written this policy in simple, clear language. Please read it carefully to understand how we handle your data.

By using Test WPM, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you don't agree with any part of this policy, please don't use our service. We may update this policy from time to time, and we'll notify you of any significant changes.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Test WPM is designed to be used without requiring registration or personal information. We do not require you to provide any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number to use our service.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Test WPM, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with the service
• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), browser language, and time zone
• Local Storage: Theme preferences and typing test settings stored locally on your device

This information is collected to improve our service and ensure optimal performance. We do not use this information to identify individual users.

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our typing test service
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and identify areas for improvement
• Performance: To monitor and analyze usage patterns and technical performance
• User Experience: To remember your preferences (such as theme settings) and customize your experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats

We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes or to create user profiles.

3. Cookies and Local Storage

3.1 Cookies

Test WPM may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our service is used
• Improve service performance and functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

3.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save your preferences, such as:

• Theme preference (light or dark mode)
• Typing test settings and statistics (stored locally on your device)

This information is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

3.3 Third-Party Services and Advertising

We may use third-party services for analytics and advertising purposes. These services help us understand how our website is used and allow us to show advertisements to support our free service. Specifically:

• Analytics Services: We use analytics services (such as Vercel Analytics) that collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the service.
• Advertising Services: We display advertisements on our website through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). These services may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant advertisements.
• Third-Party Cookies: Advertising networks may place cookies on your device to collect information about your browsing habits and show you personalised advertisements.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data collection practices. We don't control how they collect or use your information. You can learn more about how Google uses data for advertising by visiting Google's Advertising Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of personalised advertising through your Google Ad Settings.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Your typing test results, statistics, and preferences are stored locally on your device using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You have full control over this data and can clear it at any time.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4.3 Data Retention

Since most data is stored locally on your device, you control how long it is retained. Analytics data collected by third-party services is typically retained according to their respective privacy policies, usually for a limited period necessary for analysis purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access Your Data: You can access and view your locally stored typing test results and preferences through your browser's developer tools or settings
• Delete Your Data: You can clear your local storage data at any time through your browser settings. This will remove all your typing test history and preferences
• Control Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality
• Opt Out of Advertising: You can opt out of personalised advertising through Google's Ad Settings or use browser extensions to block advertisements
• Disable Tracking: You can use browser extensions or privacy tools to block tracking technologies if you prefer

Since we don't collect personal information or require registration, most data is stored locally on your device. This gives you full control over your information, and you can delete it whenever you want.

6. Children's Privacy

Test WPM is designed to be safe for users of all ages, including children and students. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 18 years of age. Since our service doesn't require registration or the collection of personal information, children can safely use our service to practise typing.

However, we do display advertisements on our website. Parents and guardians should supervise children's use of the internet and be aware of the advertisements that may appear. If you're a parent or guardian and have concerns about your child's use of our service, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our service after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us. We'll do our best to address your queries promptly.

By using Test WPM, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with any part of this policy, please don't use our service.