WorldNameData

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

WorldNameData ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website worldnamedata.com and any related subdomains (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation paths
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser language, time zone, referring URLs
  • Performance Data: Page load times, server response times, and error messages

2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. Cookies are files with small amounts of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of the Site
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements relevant to you

2.3 Information You Provide

We do not require users to create accounts or provide personal information to access most features of the Site. However, you may choose to provide information through:

  • Search queries (name searches)
  • Contact forms or feedback submissions (if available)
  • Newsletter subscriptions (if available)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Site Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve the Site's functionality
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Site and optimize user experience
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements and measure ad performance
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries and send updates (if you've opted in)
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Third-Party Advertising

We display advertisements on the Site through third-party advertising networks. These networks may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

Advertising Partners: We may work with advertising partners including but not limited to Google AdSense, Media.net, and other ad networks. These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on this and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising.

Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, advertising)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information publicly

6. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and targeted advertising
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is 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 so we can delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by businesses
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling

Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data based on:

  • Consent (for cookies and advertising)
  • Legitimate interests (for analytics and Site improvement)
  • Legal obligations (for compliance with laws)