1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences across sessions, and provide basic operational information to site owners.
2. How NameDice Uses Cookies & Local Storage
NameDice is committed to user privacy and minimalism. We do not use intrusive tracking cookies, third-party advertising networks, or cross-site profiling tools. We only utilize essential cookies and browser Local Storage strictly necessary for core functionality and user convenience:
- Cookie Consent Preference: When you acknowledge or accept the Cookie Consent banner on our homepage, we store your choice in your browser's
localStorage(under the keycookie_consent) so you do not see the notice again on future visits. - Generator State & Filter Settings: Your chosen culture origins, starting letters, and name count preferences may be stored temporarily in your browser's local memory to provide a seamless generator experience.
- Language & Theme Preferences: We use lightweight storage to remember your chosen language interface and reading preferences.
3. Categories of Storage We Use
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Consent (Local Storage) | Remembers that you accepted cookie preferences so the banner is not redisplayed. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| Performance & Asset Delivery | Cached assets (Google Fonts, styling) to ensure fast load speeds. | Browser Session / Cache |
4. Third-Party Services
We keep third-party integrations to an absolute minimum:
- Google Fonts: We load typography via Google Fonts to provide an accessible and modern visual reading experience. Google's font delivery is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Web3Forms: Used securely to transmit inquiries submitted through our contact form.
5. How You Can Manage or Delete Cookies
You have complete control over cookies and local storage on your device. You can choose to accept, block, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking essential storage may reset your preferences each time you visit.
6. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or local storage, please reach out to us at contact@randomlastnamegenerator.com or visit our Contact Us page.