At TestMyKey.Com, we understand that inputting data into a website requires trust. In an era of AI scraping and data brokers, we want to be explicitly clear: Your keystrokes are yours. We do not want them. This policy outlines exactly how our technology works to keep your data local and secure.

1. The "Zero-Log" Guarantee

Unlike other utilities, our keyboard and mouse testing tools operate 100% Client-Side. This means:

• Local Execution: When you press a key, a JavaScript event fires immediately within your browser's DOM (Document Object Model).
• No Server Transmission: That signal turns a key green on your screen, but the data of "which key was pressed" is never sent to our servers. It stays in your RAM and vanishes when you close the tab.
• No "Shadow" Recording: We do not run background scripts that record typing patterns or biometrics.

2. AI & Machine Learning Policy

A major concern in 2026 is data scraping for AI training. We strictly prohibit and prevent the use of user inputs for this purpose:

• No Training Sets: Your inputs are not aggregated into datasets.
• Bot Protection: We employ standard measures to prevent third-party crawlers from scraping site interactions, ensuring your usage data remains private.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We collect only what is necessary to keep the lights on and the site running smoothly:

• Functional Cookies: We store a tiny file to remember if you prefer "Light Mode" or "Dark Mode" so you don't have to switch it every time you visit.
• Anonymized Analytics: We use privacy-friendly analytics to see which pages are popular (e.g., "500 people visited the Mechanical Keyboard Guide today"). We do not track individual IP addresses to a personally identifiable level.

4. Advertising & Affiliates

To keep TestMyKey free, we partner with reputable ad networks:

• Google AdSense: Vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
• Affiliate Transparency: If you buy a keyboard recommended in our blog (like a Keychron or Logitech), we may earn a small commission. This happens via a tracking cookie that lets the retailer know we sent you. It costs you nothing and supports our work.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

Whether you are in California, the EU, or anywhere else, we respect your rights:

• Right to Know: You have read this policy and know exactly what we collect (which is almost nothing).
• Right to Delete: Since we do not store your personal data or keystrokes, there is nothing for us to delete. You are effectively "deleted" the moment you close the browser tab.

6. Children’s Safety

TestMyKey.Com is a general audience site. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes for 2026 and Beyond

As technology evolves, so will this policy. Any changes will be posted here immediately. We pledge to always prioritize local, client-side processing over data collection.

8. Contact Us

If you have technical questions about how our JavaScript handles your inputs, or general privacy concerns, please reach out via our Contact Page.