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Cookie Policy & Storage Disclosures

Last updated: August 25, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how KeyboardTester ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies, HTML5 Web Storage (LocalStorage/SessionStorage), and tracking technologies when you visit our web application at keyboardtest.tech.

What Are Cookies & Web Storage

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device by web browsers when you visit a website. HTML5 LocalStorage serves a similar function by persisting client-side application state (such as sound settings and theme preferences) directly inside your browser container without transmitting data header cookies across network requests.

How We Use Local Storage & Cookies

KeyboardTester prioritizes local browser storage for application functionality. We do not use cookies or local storage to log your physical keystrokes or record hardware diagnostic inputs.

1. Essential Functional Storage (Strictly Necessary)

Essential storage options are required to run core user interface features smoothly:

  • Theme Preferences: Stores your active UI preference (Dark Mode vs Light Mode vs System Default) so pages render consistently across visits.
  • Keyboard Layout State: Remembers your preferred OS layout toggle (Windows ANSI vs Mac Layout) for seamless testing.
  • Audio Synthesis Toggle: Remembers your keyclick sound toggle (Muted vs Mechanical Switch Sound Profile).

2. Third-Party Advertising & Cookie Partners

To keep KeyboardTester 100% free for users globally, we work with trusted advertising networks like Google AdSense to serve banner ads. Google uses third-party cookies (such as DoubleClick cookies) to serve relevant advertisements based on prior visits to our site or other websites across the Internet:

  • Google AdSense Advertising: Google and its partner vendors use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your web browsing history.
  • Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

3. Privacy-Focused Web Analytics

We may aggregate non-personally identifiable pageview metrics (such as page visit counts, device categories, and general geographical country metrics) to evaluate application performance and optimize loading speeds. Keystrokes, typing inputs, and hardware event inspector logs are strictly excluded from all analytics.

How to Manage and Disable Cookies in Your Browser

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can configure or modify your web browser controls to clear or block cookies:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

Note: Disabling essential local storage may cause your preferred UI theme or layout selection to reset upon page refresh.

Policy Updates & Contact Information

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in web technologies or legal requirements. For any inquiries regarding our cookie management, please contact us at:
keyboardtest.tech@gmail.com