Privacy Policy for generator.us

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our services:

• Search queries and preferences for name generation
• Feedback and suggestions submitted through our contact methods
• Email addresses if you choose to subscribe to updates

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, features used
• Technical Information: IP address (anonymized), referral URLs

1.3 Generated Content

Important: We do not store or collect the names, ideas, or content that you generate using our tools. All generated content is processed in real-time and not saved on our servers.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Operation

• To provide and maintain our name generation services
• To improve and optimize our tools and algorithms
• To develop new features and generators

2.2 Analytics and Improvement

• To understand how users interact with our website
• To identify technical issues and fix bugs
• To analyze usage patterns for service improvement

2.3 Communication

• To respond to your inquiries and feedback
• To send service-related announcements (if subscribed)
• To communicate about updates or changes to our services

2.4 Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content where applicable

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services (like Google Analytics and AdSense) may place cookies on your device. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

3.4 Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our operations:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements

These services collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on third-party servers. These providers have access to technical data necessary for hosting.

4.3 External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data
• Secure server infrastructure

5.2 Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Analytics data: Up to 26 months
• Contact information: Until request for deletion
• Technical logs: Up to 90 days

Reminder: Generated content (names, ideas) is not stored at all.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request data portability

6.2 Opt-Out Options

• Cookies: Manage through browser settings
• Analytics: Use browser extensions to block analytics tracking
• Advertising: Opt out of personalized ads through Ad Settings

6.3 Do Not Track

Our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals as there is no consistent industry standard.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete such information.

Our name generators may be used by children for creative projects under parental supervision, but we do not collect age information or target children specifically.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Providing notice on our website for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For Data Protection Requests: When contacting us about data protection matters, please include sufficient details to help us verify your identity and process your request efficiently.