Privacy Policy

Introduction

Spinning Name Wheel ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website spinningnamewheel.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including information collected through cookies and third-party advertising services.

By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally on Your Device

When you use our spinning wheel tool, any names or text you enter are stored locally in your browser (using sessionStorage and localStorage). This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time by using the "Reset" button or clearing your browser data.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device type)
• IP address (may be anonymized)
• Pages visited and features used
• Time and date of visits
• Referring URL (the site that directed you to us)
• Interaction data for analytics purposes

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies by us and our advertising and analytics partners.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our Service. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that help us improve our Service and your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by us and our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.

How Google Uses Your Data

Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the Internet. This is known as personalized advertising (also called interest-based advertising).

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. These cookies may collect information including:

• Websites you have visited
• Ads you have viewed or clicked
• Your interests and demographic information
• Your geographic location (based on IP address)

DoubleClick Cookie

Google's DoubleClick cookie is used to serve targeted advertisements that are relevant to you across the web. The DoubleClick cookie tracks your browsing activity across websites that use Google advertising services.

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings - Manage your ad personalization preferences
• AboutAds.info - Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies
• Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out of targeted advertising

Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see ads. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors use our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

We use the information from Google Analytics only to improve our Service. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, rather than your name or other identifying information.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To improve and optimize our website and user experience
• To understand how users interact with our Service
• To display advertisements, including personalized ads
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our Service (e.g., Google for analytics and advertising)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Privacy Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

• Opt out of personalized advertising (see links above)
• Clear locally stored data using the Reset button or browser settings
• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Request information about our data practices

For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents - GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access 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
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@spinningnamewheel.com.

For California Residents - CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion of your personal information.

Data Retention

Data stored locally in your browser (wheel entries, results) remains until you clear it or it expires at the end of your browser session.

Analytics and advertising data is retained according to our third-party providers' retention policies. Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. Our website uses HTTPS encryption to secure data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@spinningnamewheel.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where Google's servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@spinningnamewheel.com
• Contact Form: spinningnamewheel.com/contact