Privacy Policy
Overview
TypeWars is a browser-based typing games platform where all your data stays in your browser. We follow a privacy-first, local-only approach with no user accounts or server-side storage of personal data.
What Data We Collect
Gameplay Data (Stored Locally in Your Browser)
- Match History: Records of games, scores, WPM, accuracy, timestamps (stored in IndexedDB)
- Statistics: Total games played, average WPM, highest WPM, accuracy metrics
- Achievements: Unlocked achievements and progress tracking
- Cosmetics: Equipped items (ships, themes, particle effects)
- Daily Challenge Progress: Current streak and completion history
Technical Data (Anonymous Analytics Only)
- Analytics: Page views and site usage via Ahrefs Web Analytics (privacy-focused, no personal data)
What We DON'T Collect
- ❌ No user accounts or authentication
- ❌ No email addresses or passwords
- ❌ No server-side storage of gameplay data
- ❌ No IP address tracking (beyond standard web server logs)
- ❌ No session tokens or cookies (except analytics)
Where Data Lives
Browser-Only Storage (Your Device)
- IndexedDB: All gameplay history, statistics, achievements, and settings
- localStorage: Theme preferences and equipped cosmetics
- Location: Your device only - never transmitted to our servers
⚠️ Important: Your data is tied to your browser. If you clear browser data or switch devices, your history will be reset.
How We Use Your Data
Local Gameplay Features
- Display your personal statistics and progress
- Track achievement progress
- Show your match history
- Maintain daily challenge streaks
What We DON'T Use Data For
- ❌ No user profiling or tracking
- ❌ No advertising or marketing
- ❌ No selling data to third parties
- ❌ No cross-device tracking
Data Visibility & Privacy
Private (Browser-Only)
- All gameplay data stays in your browser
- Statistics visible only to you
- No public profiles or leaderboards
- Complete privacy by design
Share Feature (Optional)
- You can share specific game results via URL (state encoded in link)
- Sharing is completely optional and explicit
- No data is transmitted unless you actively share a link
Third-Party Services
- Ahrefs Web Analytics: Privacy-focused website analytics (no personal data collected)
- Vercel: Static website hosting provider (no user data stored on servers)
- No Advertising Networks: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
- No Data Sales: We never sell your information
Your Rights
- Full Control: All data is in your browser - you have complete control
- Data Deletion: Clear your browser's IndexedDB and localStorage at any time
- No Export Needed: Data never leaves your device
Security Measures
Browser-Only Security
- All data stored in modern browser APIs (IndexedDB, localStorage)
- No network transmission of personal data
- No passwords or credentials to secure
- No server-side vulnerabilities
✅ No Authentication = No Auth Vulnerabilities
No password breaches, no session hijacking, no account takeover!
Cookies
- Analytics Cookies: Ahrefs Web Analytics (privacy-focused, minimal data)
- No Authentication Cookies: We do not use session cookies
- No Tracking Cookies: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
Children's Privacy
TypeWars is safe for all ages. We collect no personal data, require no account creation, and everything stays in your browser. COPPA compliant (no data collection from children).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.
Last Modified: January 7, 2025
Effective Date: January 7, 2025