This page describes what data NepaliType collects from people who use the site, why it exists, and the choices you have over it. The intent is to be honest and short. If something is unclear, write to us via the in-app feedback button.
What we collect
- Account details. When you register we store your username, email address, and a hashed password. We never store your plaintext password.
- Practice sessions. Each completed typing session records the language, layout, duration, words-per-minute, accuracy, and the keystroke errors that drove the drill suggestions. The underlying text you typed is not retained beyond the session window.
- Cookies. A short-lived refresh-token cookie keeps you logged in. Preference cookies remember which site (NepaliType, Aksharflow, etc.) you came from and your interface language, so navigation stays consistent across pages. On nepalitype.com, Google Analytics also sets its own cookies, described below.
- Usage analytics. On nepalitype.com we measure how the site is used with Google Analytics. The next section explains what it collects.
Google Analytics
On nepalitype.com we use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to see which pages and features people use. It does not run on our other sites.
- What it collects. The pages you view; how you arrived (the referring site and any campaign tags in the link); events such as starting or finishing a practice session, with its speed, accuracy, and input mode, how far you scroll, and which links to other sites you click; your device, operating system, browser, and browser language; and your approximate location (country and city), which Google derives from your IP address. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses.
- Cookies. It sets two first-party cookies.
_gaholds a random identifier so repeat visits can be counted, and_ga_<ID>keeps the state of your current visit (when it started and how many visits you have made). By default they expire after two years. The identifier is not linked to your NepaliType account, name, or email address. - How Google uses this data. See How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
What we do not collect
- Payment details. When the paid plan ships, payment processing runs through Stripe. We do not see or store your card number.
- The text you draft. The romanized to Devanagari tool works in your browser, and we do not store what you type. To convert words and suggest spellings, it may send single romanized words, never your whole text, to Google's Input Tools service.
- Advertising trackers. No advertising pixels, no social-media trackers, no off-platform fingerprinting.
How we use it
We use the data above to keep your account working, show you your progress over time, suggest drills based on your weakest characters, and improve the product. Aggregate usage signals help us decide which rough edges to smooth first.
Your choices
- Edit or remove your account. Open Settings and use the export / delete controls. Account deletion is permanent and removes your sessions, achievements, and any drill data tied to your account.
- Practise without an account. The romanized tool and the public landing pages work without signing in.
- Opt out of Google Analytics. Install Google's Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, or block or delete cookies in your browser settings. The site works the same either way.
- Stop us emailing you. We only email transactional messages today (e.g. password resets). If we ever introduce marketing email, it will be opt-in, with an unsubscribe link in every message.
Where data is stored
Account and session data is stored in a managed PostgreSQL database operated on our behalf. Backups are encrypted at rest. We do not sell or transfer your data to third parties for marketing.
Changes to this policy
Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page, and called out in-app for active users. Substantive changes that affect existing accounts will be announced before they take effect.
Contact
Use the in-app feedback button (bottom-right of every page) for privacy questions, data-export requests, or account deletion if Settings is not working for you. We aim to respond within a few business days.