COOKIES POLICY
Effective date: July 1, 2026 Last updated: July 1, 2026
This cookies policy explains what cookies are, which cookies KeyboardTesterOnline uses on keyboardtesteronline.com, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are stored in your browser and sent back to the website on subsequent visits. Cookies allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or how long you spent on a page.
Cookies cannot access files stored on your computer. They cannot execute code. They cannot carry viruses. They are data files only.
Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies on this site:
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for the site to function. They do not track you for advertising purposes and cannot be disabled without breaking the site. On KeyboardTesterOnline, essential cookies include session management cookies that maintain basic site functionality across page loads.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics sets cookies to track page views, session duration, device type, browser type, and geographic region at the country level. This data is aggregated and anonymous. It does not identify individual users or record any personal information.
The specific Google Analytics cookies used are:
_ga: This is the main Google Analytics cookie. It distinguishes users and expires after two years. It contains a randomly generated identifier and does not contain any personal information.
_ga_XXXXXXXX: This cookie is used to persist session state. It expires after two years.
_gid: This cookie distinguishes users. It expires after 24 hours.
_gat: This cookie is used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics. It expires after one minute.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising cookies
If advertisements are displayed on this site, they are served by Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing history on this and other sites. These are third-party cookies set by Google, not by KeyboardTesterOnline directly.
The specific advertising cookies include:
IDE: Set by Google’s DoubleClick for Publishers ad technology. Used to record user actions after viewing or clicking an ad, to measure the effectiveness of the ad and to present targeted ads to the user. Expires after one year.
DSID: Used by Google to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites and to remember whether the user has agreed to ad personalization. Expires after two weeks.
NID: Contains a unique ID that Google uses to remember your preferences and other information, including preferred language, how many search results you prefer to see, and whether you want Google’s SafeSearch filter turned on. Expires after six months.
You can control advertising personalization through Google’s Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative at optout.networkadvertising.org or the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as your selected test duration on the CPS test or preferences you have set. These cookies improve your experience but are not essential for the site to function. They do not track you across other websites.
How to control cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: All major browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. The steps vary by browser. Instructions for the most common browsers are below.
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data.
Blocking all cookies: You can set your browser to block all cookies. This will prevent our analytics and advertising cookies from being set. It may also affect the functionality of some features on this site and many other sites you visit.
Deleting cookies: You can delete existing cookies from your browser at any time. Clearing cookies will log you out of websites where you are signed in and may remove preferences you have set.
Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of Google Analytics using the opt-out add-on described above. You can opt out of Google advertising cookies through Google’s Ads Settings.
Cookies and children
We do not knowingly use cookies to track children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has used this site, you can clear their browser cookies and restrict future use through parental control tools available in most operating systems and browsers.
Changes to this cookies policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as regulations change. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
Contact
For questions about cookies on this site, contact us at: [email protected]