Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
TODAY Type uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to provide, secure, and improve our typing training platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core features like user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Remembers your authentication state | 30 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your display theme (dark/light) | 1 year |
| typing_settings | Stores your typing test preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service. This helps us improve our platform and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _pk_id | Matomo analytics - unique visitor ID | 13 months |
| _pk_ses | Matomo analytics - session tracking | 30 minutes |
We use Matomo Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Data is processed on our own servers and is not shared with third parties.
2.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor and improve the performance of our Service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| performance_metrics | Tracks page load times and errors | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Authentication Providers: If you sign in with Microsoft or Google, these services may set their own cookies
- Payment Processors: When making payments, our payment provider may use cookies for fraud prevention
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies for more information.
4. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores typing test progress, user preferences, and cached data that persists between sessions
- Session Storage: Stores temporary data for your current browsing session, such as in-progress test data
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or specific types
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Matomo analytics tracking, you can enable your browser's "Do Not Track" setting. Matomo respects this preference.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@tdy.ai
- General inquiries: Contact Form