Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 1, 2026
Welcome to Nick Finder ("we", "our", "us"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Quick Summary: We only collect minimal data (local storage preferences). We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your data stays on your device.
1. Information We Collect
We collect very minimal information to provide and improve our service:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Favorites: Nicknames you save are stored locally in your browser's localStorage.
- Preferences: Your font size and color preferences are stored locally.
- Search Queries: The names you search for are processed locally on your device.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Basic browser information and device type may be collected through analytics.
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website (e.g., which features you use) may be collected anonymously.
1.3 Local Storage
- nickfinder_favorites: List of your saved nickname favorites.
- nickfinder_font_size: Your preferred font size setting.
- nickfinder_text_color: Your preferred text color setting.
All this data is stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers unless you explicitly share it.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve our nickname generation services.
- To remember your preferences (font size, color, favorites).
- To generate personalized nickname suggestions based on your inputs.
- To understand usage patterns and improve user experience.
- To respond to your questions or feedback.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. We use:
- Local Storage: Used to save your preferences (font size, color, favorites). This data stays on your device.
- Session Storage: Temporary data for the current browsing session.
We do not use third-party tracking cookies or analytics that collect personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Font Awesome: For icons (privacy policy: https://fontawesome.com/privacy)
- Google Fonts: For typography (privacy policy: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq)
These services may collect information about your use of their fonts and icons.
5. Data Security
We take security seriously:
- All data is stored locally on your device.
- No personal information is transmitted to our servers.
- We use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
- We regularly update our security practices.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can access your stored data at any time.
- Delete: You can clear your favorites and preferences at any time.
- Correction: You can update your preferences anytime.
- Data Portability: You can export your favorites by copying them.
Since we don't collect personal data on our servers, all your data is under your control.
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us.
8. 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.
- Updating the "Last Updated" date.
- Notifying you via our website or email (if applicable).
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have the following additional rights:
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we use your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to data processing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent anytime.
All data is stored locally, so you have full control over it.
10. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request what personal information we collect.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
We do not sell personal information, and all data is stored locally.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@nickfinder.onl
- Website: https://nickfinder.onl/
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your data and being transparent about how we handle it.