Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Hotkeys.cc ("we," "our," or "us") provides a keyboard shortcuts reference website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://hotkeys.cc/.

2. Information We Collect

We use Google AdSense and Google Tag Manager (which includes Google Analytics) to serve ads and understand site usage. These services may collect:

• Cookies and similar technologies — used to serve personalized ads and track page views
• Device information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, interactions (clicks, searches)
• IP address — anonymized for analytics and ad targeting

We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via Ko-fi or GitHub Sponsors).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the website
• To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics
• To detect and prevent abuse

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense — serves advertisements. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics — manages tracking tags and analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• GitHub Pages — hosts the website. See GitHub's Privacy Statement.
• Ko-fi — accepts donations. See Ko-fi's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies

Google AdSense and Google Analytics use cookies to serve personalized ads and track usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Ad impression data is retained as per Google's policies. We do not store any personal data on our servers — the site is a static website hosted on GitHub Pages.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR in the EU, CCPA in California) including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, contact us through the channels listed below.

8. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please reach out via Ko-fi or X/Twitter.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.