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Privacy Policy

Effective date: May 2024

Thank you for trusting MonkeyTypes ("we", "us", "our") with your personal information! We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all websites we own and operate and to all services we provide (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you expressly and voluntarily accept the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

What Data Do We Collect?

  • Email address (if you register an account)
  • Username
  • Third-party login information (e.g., Google, Discord, if used)
  • Typing test results and history
  • Your settings and preferences
  • Number of tests started and completed, total typing time
  • Device and browser information for analytics and security
MonkeyTypes does NOT collect:
  • Custom texts you create (these are stored only in your local browser)
  • Plaintext passwords (all passwords are securely hashed)

How Do We Collect Your Data?

  • Information you provide when registering, logging in, changing settings, or taking typing tests
  • Information automatically collected during your use of the website (e.g., browser type, IP address, device info)

How Will We Use Your Data?

  • Show your typing history and statistics
  • Save your test results and settings
  • Provide leaderboards and achievements
  • Ensure website security and prevent cheating
  • Improve website experience and analyze traffic
  • (If enabled) Show you relevant advertisements

If cheating or abuse is detected, we may store some information to prevent misuse.

How Do We Store Your Data?

  • We use Supabase as our backend service; your data is stored securely in their cloud database.
  • The website is hosted on Cloudflare Pagesand uses HTTPS for secure transmission.
  • We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data.

Your Data Protection Rights

  • Access and export your personal data
  • Correct your personal information
  • Delete your account and related data (except for some anti-abuse data)
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Analytics and Third-Party Services

  • We use Google Analytics for anonymous traffic analysis. No personally identifiable information is collected.
  • The website may include third-party ads (e.g., Google Adsense). Advertisers may use cookies for ad personalization. You can manage cookies in your browser.

Cookies

  • Keeping you signed in
  • Remembering your settings
  • Analyzing website traffic
  • (If enabled) Personalizing ads

You can manage or delete cookies in your browser, but some features may be affected.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites

MonkeyTypes may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website. If you click a link to another website, please review their privacy policy.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We regularly review and update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be posted on this page. Significant changes will be announced on the website or via email.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Discord: @monkeytypes
Advertising: [email protected]