fix: correct some type discrepencies

[wolfy1339]

Fixes #969

Resolves #ISSUE_NUMBER

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Before the change?

• Some types did not represent the reality in the code

After the change?

• The types better reflect the reality of the code

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• Tests for the changes have been added (for bug fixes / features)
• Docs have been reviewed and added / updated if needed (for bug fixes / features)

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• No

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