Privacy Policy

This policy explains what information NameThat.org ("we", "us") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

• Your answers. The item and preferences you enter are sent to our AI provider to generate names. Don't include personal details you don't want processed.
• Account details. If you create an account, we store your email address and the names you save.
• Saved favourites. Without an account, favourites are stored only in your browser.
• Contact messages. Your name, email and message when you contact us.
• Usage data. Basic visit data such as pages viewed, device type and approximate country.

Cookies and advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your favourites and understand how the site is used.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting advertising cookies, and you can change your choice at any time.

How we use information

• To generate names and run your account.
• To reply to your messages.
• To keep the site secure and improve it.
• To show advertising, where you have agreed or the law allows.

We do not sell your personal information for money.

Your rights under GDPR (UK and EEA)

We process data on the basis of contract (running your account), legitimate interests (security and improvement) and consent (advertising cookies). You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or port your data, to object to processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. You may also complain to your local data protection authority, such as the UK ICO.

Your rights under CCPA/CPRA (California)

California residents may request to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion or correction, and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Retention and security

We keep account data while your account is active and delete it on request. Data is stored with reputable providers using encryption in transit.

Children

The site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Contact

To exercise your rights or ask a question, use our contact form.