Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

1. Overview

Random Last Name Generator ("we," "our," or "us"), accessible at https://www.randomlastnamegenerator.com, is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access our website and use our surname generator tools.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

  • No Account Registration: We do not require you to create an account, register, or provide personal credentials to use any feature of our website.
  • Client-Side Name Generation: All surname generation algorithms run directly within your web browser using JavaScript. The cultural filters you select and the names generated are never logged, transmitted to, or stored on our servers.

3. Information We Collect

We only collect limited personal data when you voluntarily provide it or through standard web server operations:

  • Contact Inquiries: If you reach out to us via our Contact Us form or email, we collect your name, email address, and message content to reply to your inquiry.
  • Standard Web Server Logs: Like most web hosting platforms, our servers automatically log basic technical data, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and date/time stamps. This data is non-personally identifiable and is used solely for network security, debugging, and traffic maintenance.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal, essential browser storage to deliver a smooth user experience:

  • Cookie Consent (Local Storage): We store your consent choice under the key cookie_consent in your browser's local storage so you are not repeatedly prompted on future visits.
  • Display & Preference Settings: Lightweight browser storage may be used to remember interface preferences, such as language selection.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies or delete local storage at any time. For comprehensive information about how cookies are used, please read our dedicated Cookies Policy.

5. Third-Party Services & Advertising

We work with trusted third-party providers for essential website functionality and performance:

  • Google Fonts: We load typography via Google Fonts to provide accessible reading. This service is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Web3Forms: We use Web3Forms to securely transmit messages submitted through our contact form directly to our email inbox without storing data on intermediary databases.
  • Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.info.

6. How We Use Your Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

  • Respond to your feedback, questions, or bug reports.
  • Maintain website reliability, security, and prevent spam or abusive activity.
  • Ensure our surname database and tools remain accurate and functional.

7. Data Security & Retention

We employ industry-standard HTTPS encryption across all pages to protect communications in transit. Contact inquiry emails are retained only as long as necessary to address your communication or fulfill legitimate administrative needs, after which they are securely deleted.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is intended for general audiences and creative professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can promptly delete it.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR in Europe and CCPA/CPRA in California), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data you have submitted to us. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@randomlastnamegenerator.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technological, operational, or legal updates. Any modifications will be posted on this page along with a revised revision date at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact Us page or email us at contact@randomlastnamegenerator.com.