Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-02-06

1. Introduction

At Japanese Name Generator ('we', 'us', or 'our'), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website japanesename-generator.com ('Website') and our name generation service ('Service'). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

2. Information Collection

2.1 Information You Provide

In the course of using our Service, you may voluntarily provide us with certain information, including:

  • Names, words, or meanings submitted for name generation
  • Gender preferences for name generation
  • Language and cultural preferences
  • Email address (if you contact us)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access or use our Service, we automatically collect certain information through various technologies, including:

  • IP address and location information
  • Browser type, version, and settings
  • Device type, operating system, and settings
  • Usage patterns and interaction data
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Performance and error data
  • Referral and exit pages

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our name generation Service
  • Analyze and optimize Service performance and user experience
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Communicate with you about our Service
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. This includes essential cookies for website functionality, analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Pageview Analytics) for performance measurement, and preference cookies to remember your settings. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.

5. Data Security

We implement and maintain appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure server infrastructure, regular security assessments, and strict access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform various functions necessary to operate our Service. These providers have access to your information only to perform these functions and are contractually obligated to protect your information. We use:

  • Google Analytics and Pageview Analytics for usage analysis
  • Google Cloud AI for name generation and processing
  • Cloud infrastructure providers for hosting
  • Text-to-speech services for pronunciation features

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data
  • Request portability of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website and updating the 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and agreement to be bound by it.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We will make reasonable efforts to address your inquiry in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.