Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Namezel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates namezel.com (the “Site”), which provides free name generators and naming tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using Namezel, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information we collect

Namezel’s core tools are designed to work directly in your browser without requiring an account or personal sign-up. Most of what our generators do, including saving favorites or shortlisted names, happens locally on your own device rather than on our servers. That said, we may collect the following:

• Information you provide directly: if you contact us by email or through a contact form, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and message content.
• Automatically collected data: like most websites, our server and third-party tools (such as analytics and advertising providers) may automatically log standard technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and similar technologies: described in more detail in Section 4 below.

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our naming tools.
• Understand how visitors use the Site, using aggregated and anonymized analytics where applicable.
• Respond to inquiries or support requests sent to us directly.
• Serve advertising, including personalized advertising, through third-party providers such as Google AdSense (see Section 6).
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, abuse, or security concerns.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and collect information about how they are used. Namezel, and third parties we work with, may use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons or local storage) for purposes including:

• Remembering your preferences between visits.
• Understanding aggregate traffic and usage patterns.
• Enabling third-party advertising, including ad personalization and frequency capping.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

5. Local storage in our tools

Some of our generators, such as the DnD Name Generator, let you save a shortlist of names you like. This feature uses your browser’s local storage, meaning the data is saved directly on your own device and is not transmitted to or stored on Namezel’s servers. Clearing your browser data will remove any names you have saved this way.

6. Google AdSense and third-party advertising

Namezel uses Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to Namezel and/or other sites on the internet. This may include the use of first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the Google advertising cookie) together to inform, optimize, and serve ads based on your past visits to this Site.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may also use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to the Site or other sites. This allows Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.

You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our Site by visiting Google’s Partner Sites policy.

7. Your choices and opt-out options

You have several options for managing or opting out of personalized advertising:

• Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising served by Google.
• Visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of personalized advertising from participating companies, if you are in the United States.
• Visit Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page for additional advertiser opt-out options.
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.

Opting out of personalized advertising does not mean you will see no ads; it means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

8. Third-party links

Namezel may link to external websites that are not operated by us, including reference sources and trademark search tools mentioned in our content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.

9. Children’s privacy

Namezel is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

10. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect any information we handle from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your privacy rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict how we use your data, and the right to object to certain processing, such as personalized advertising.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and to opt out of its sale.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 14.

12. Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, so Namezel does not currently respond differently to browsers with DNT enabled.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact us at nameszel@gmail.com.