How to delete your Human Benchmark account

About deleting your Human Benchmark account

Human Benchmark is a popular online platform that provides tests to measure cognitive functions, including reaction time, sequence memory, aim training, and verbal memory. Unlike many modern web platforms that require account creation, Human Benchmark is designed for accessibility, often allowing users to track their personal best scores directly in their browser storage.

Because the service emphasizes simplicity, users often find that their progress is tied to their specific web browser rather than a centralized identity. Deleting your "account" on Human Benchmark usually refers to wiping the local performance history and high scores you have accumulated over your sessions. Reasons to reset or remove this data include:

• Desire to reset your reaction time or memory test benchmarks to start fresh.
• Privacy concerns regarding the local storage of performance metadata on a shared computer.
• Transitioning to a new device and wanting to ensure no residual performance data remains.
• Minimizing your digital footprint by clearing local storage associated with benchmarking tools.

What happens to your data

Human Benchmark operates on a model where the vast majority of performance data is not stored in a cloud-based account database, but rather within your local browser storage (Local Storage or IndexedDB). When you take steps to "delete" your presence, you are primarily wiping these local artifacts.

• Performance Metrics: Includes your reaction time results, memory test scores, and typing speed statistics stored locally in your browser.
• Session Data: Any cookies set by the platform to manage current browser state and test configurations.
• Cache: Temporary files loaded by the browser to improve the speed of the testing suite.

Since Human Benchmark does not generally mandate user registration, there is no centralized database record for a "user" to request deletion for. Consequently, once you clear your local browser data, the service effectively loses all association with your past performance, treating you as a new visitor on your next visit.

Privacy considerations

While Human Benchmark is primarily a client-side tool, privacy-conscious users should remain aware of how browser-based testing impacts data tracking. The platform may use third-party analytics scripts to monitor site traffic and technical performance, which can be linked to your IP address or browser fingerprint.

• Use Private Browsing: For tests where you do not wish to save high scores, use Incognito or Private mode, which clears site data upon closing the window.
• Manage Permissions: Ensure that you are not granting unnecessary site permissions to the domain if you are concerned about persistent tracking.
• Browser Extensions: Utilize blockers like uBlock Origin if you prefer to prevent external tracking scripts from loading while you perform tests.
• Regular Maintenance: Periodically clear your browser cache and cookies to ensure no stale data from your benchmarking sessions remains stored.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a specific delete button on Human Benchmark?

No, because the service functions primarily through local browser storage rather than account-based records, there is no formal "Delete Account" button in the settings menu.

How can I remove my reaction time stats from the site?

To remove your stats, open your browser settings, navigate to 'Privacy and Security,' and clear the cookies and site data for the Human Benchmark domain. This will reset your local performance history.

Does Human Benchmark keep a server-side record of my performance?

Generally, the platform does not maintain a server-side database of individual performance metrics for anonymous users. The data remains on your local machine.

Will clearing my browser data affect my access to the tests?

No, clearing your local storage will only remove your personal benchmarks and settings. You will still be able to access all tests and functionalities immediately after.

Can I hide my high scores from the global leaderboard?

If you have submitted a score to the global leaderboard, please note that this is a public record. You should consult the site's specific interface for leaderboard removal, as public submissions may persist even after you clear your local data.