Introduction
Welcome to Viking Name Forge (vikingnameforge.online). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Time zone setting
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
User-Generated Content
Our Viking name generator operates entirely in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any names you generate. All name generation happens on your device.
How We Use Your Information
We use the automatically collected information to:
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google may use data such as:
- Your browsing history
- Demographic information
- Interests and preferences
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Vercel: Website hosting (see Vercel Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (see Google Privacy Policy)
- Google AdSense: Advertising services (see Google Privacy Policy)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect, use, and share data as described in their respective policies.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This 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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.