Introduction
MonkeyBar is a GNOME Shell extension that displays your Monkeytype typing activity directly in your desktop panel. Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how MonkeyBar handles your data.Data Collection
MonkeyBar collects and stores the following information locally on your computer:• Your Monkeytype username• Your Monkeytype ApeKey (API authentication token)• Extension preferences and settings• Cached typing activity data from Monkeytype
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for:• Authenticating with the Monkeytype API• Retrieving and displaying your typing activity statistics• Customizing the extension appearance based on your preferences
Data Storage
All data is stored locally on your computer using GNOME's standard settings storage mechanism. Your ApeKey and personal information are never transmitted to any third-party servers except Monkeytype's official API.Third-Party Services
MonkeyBar communicates only with Monkeytype's official API to retrieve your typing statistics. We do not use any analytics, tracking, or advertising services. All API communication is conducted directly between your computer and Monkeytype's servers.Data Security
Your ApeKey is stored securely using GNOME's built-in settings system with appropriate file permissions. All API communications use HTTPS encryption. However, the security of your data also depends on your system's security practices.Data Deletion
You can delete all stored data at any time by:• Uninstalling the extension from GNOME Extensions• Using the "Reset Settings" option in the extension preferences• Manually deleting the extension's configuration files
Children's Privacy
MonkeyBar does not knowingly collect or store information from children under 13. The extension relies on Monkeytype accounts, which have their own age requirements and terms of service.Open Source
MonkeyBar is open source software. You can review the complete source code and verify our privacy practices at github.com/AROICE-HQ/monkeybar.Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of MonkeyBar after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or MonkeyBar's data practices, please contact us at monkeybar@aroice.in or open an issue on GitHub.