Last updated: September 2026 | Operator: JapaneseNames.org
This policy explains what information JapaneseNames.org collects and how it is used.
1. No Accounts
You do not need to register or sign in. Names you generate, transliterate or analyse are processed in your browser and are not sent to our servers.
2. Browser Local Storage
Your saved favourites and theme preference are stored in your browser's localStorage on your own device. You can remove them at any time with the "Clear All" button or by clearing your browser data.
3. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how many people visit and which pages they use. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects data such as pages viewed, approximate location (derived from your IP address), device and browser type, and referring website. Google processes this data under the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Contact Form
If you send a message through the contact form, the name, email address, subject and message you enter are delivered to our inbox by the third-party service FormSubmit (formsubmit.co). We use these details only to reply to you.
5. Fonts, Speech and Hosting
Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts, which receives your IP address when the fonts are downloaded. Audio pronunciation uses your device's built-in speech synthesis, so no audio is recorded or uploaded. The site is hosted on Cloudflare, which processes technical request data (such as IP addresses) to deliver and protect the site.
6. Advertising
We do not currently show ads. If we add advertising (for example Google AdSense), this policy will be updated first. Third-party vendors, including Google, may then use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.
7. Your Rights and Contact
Depending on where you live (for example under the GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to access or delete personal data about you. For any privacy request, email contact@japanesenames.org.