Introduction
Welcome to Elf Name Generator ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at elfnamegenerator.com.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns collected through Google Analytics.
- Technical data: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution, referring URL, and IP address (anonymized by Google Analytics).
- Input data: Character descriptions you enter into the generator are sent to our AI service to generate names. These inputs are processed in real-time and are not stored in any database or log after the response is returned.
We do not require account creation, and we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment details. You can use our entire service without providing any personally identifiable information.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Provide and maintain our name generation service.
- Analyze aggregate usage patterns to improve user experience and interface design.
- Monitor service performance, uptime, and prevent technical issues.
- Understand which elf races and features are most popular to prioritize future development.
Data Retention
Character descriptions submitted to the generator are processed in real-time by our AI and are not stored after the response is delivered. We do not maintain any database of user inputs or generated names.
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months in accordance with Google's default retention settings. After this period, the data is automatically deleted. Aggregated, non-personal analytics data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following cookies and tracking technologies:
- _ga (Google Analytics): Used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years. Purpose: Tracks unique visitors across sessions.
- _ga_* (Google Analytics): Used to maintain session state. Duration: 2 years. Purpose: Persists session data.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may not affect core functionality since our name generator does not rely on cookies to operate.
Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only with the following service providers that are necessary to operate our service:
- Google Analytics: Receives anonymized usage data for website analytics. Google's privacy policy applies to this data.
- OpenRouter API: Receives character descriptions you submit to generate names. OpenRouter processes this data according to their privacy policy and does not use it to train AI models.
- Vercel: Our hosting provider. Vercel may process server logs containing IP addresses and request metadata. Vercel's privacy policy applies.
Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information:
- All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS.
- API calls to our AI service are made over encrypted connections.
- We do not store personal data in databases, minimizing the risk of data breaches.
While no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, our minimal data collection approach means there is very little personal data at risk.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to access: You can request information about what data we hold about you. Since we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, there is typically no personal data to provide.
- Right to deletion: You can request deletion of any data we hold. Since we do not store personal data, this right is effectively satisfied by default.
- Right to opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by disabling cookies in your browser.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on legitimate interest (website analytics) and your consent (cookie usage). For users in California, we comply with CCPA requirements — we do not sell personal information.
International Data Transfers
Our service is hosted on Vercel's global infrastructure. Analytics data is processed by Google in the United States. AI name generation requests are processed via OpenRouter's servers. By using our service, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, where data protection laws may differ.
Children's Privacy
Our service is available to users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). Since no account or personal data is required to use our tool, children can safely use the generator under parental guidance.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@elfnamegenerator.art. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.