Cookie Policy

Cookies and similar technologies used on HowToType.org, what they do, and how to turn them off.

Last reviewed on October 3, 2026.

What a Cookie Is

A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store. Next time you visit, the browser sends the file back so the site (or a third-party service embedded in it) can recognise your browser. Similar technologies — local storage, session storage, pixel tags — work in comparable ways, and everything below applies to them equally.

HowToType.org itself sets no cookies and stores nothing in your browser. The only cookies on the site come from Google Analytics, which is used to measure traffic. No advertising cookies are used.

1. Strictly Necessary

None. The guides are static pages and work without any cookies. The hosting provider (Cloudflare) may process technical data such as IP addresses to deliver pages and block abuse, as described in the Privacy Policy.

2. Preferences

None. Light and dark mode follow your operating system's setting through CSS and are not stored by the site.

3. Analytics (Google Analytics)

Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (typically _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish browsers and measure aggregate traffic, such as which guides are read most. HowToType.org does not use them for advertising. Google retains Analytics data according to the property's retention settings and its own privacy terms.

You can opt out of Google Analytics across every site you visit by installing Google's official browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Advertising

HowToType.org does not currently display ads and sets no advertising cookies. If that changes, this page will be updated first.

How to Opt Out

Google Analytics opt-out add-on — tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Stops Google Analytics on every site you visit.
Browser settings — block or clear cookies for howtotype.org, or use a content blocker.
Private browsing — cookies set during the session are discarded when the window is closed.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Every major browser gives you granular control over cookies in its settings — you can block third-party cookies, block cookies on a per-site basis, or clear all existing cookies. Incognito or private browsing modes usually discard cookies set during the session when you close the window.

Blocking analytics cookies doesn't affect HowToType.org — every guide still loads and renders normally.

Changes to This Policy

This policy is updated when the site's cookie usage changes or when the law requires. Material changes are reflected by updating the "Last reviewed" date at the top of this page.

See the Privacy Policy for a fuller explanation of what data the site collects and your rights under GDPR and CCPA. Questions can be sent to [email protected].