Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use WheelOfNames.

🔒 GDPR Compliant
🛡️ No Registration Required
📱 Local Data Processing
🚫 No Data Sales
Last Updated: January 2025

Privacy-First Design

WheelOfNames is built with privacy in mind. We believe in transparency, data minimization, and giving you control over your information. This policy explains our practices in detail.

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Data Minimization
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Local Processing
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No Registration
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No Data Sales

📋 Privacy Topics

1 Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide our services. Here's what we collect and why:

Information Type What We Collect Purpose Storage Location
Tool Usage Data Names, numbers, or text you enter Processing your requests Your browser only
Technical Data IP address, browser type, device info Service delivery, security Server logs (anonymized)
Usage Analytics Page views, feature usage Service improvement Analytics service
Saved Preferences Settings, favorites, lists Enhanced user experience Your browser only
🏠 Local Processing
All names, numbers, and data you enter into our tools are processed locally in your browser. This information is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to save it.

2 How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our random picker tools
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve functionality
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services
  • Security: To protect against abuse, spam, and security threats
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Support: To respond to your questions and provide customer support
🛡️ No Data Sales or Sharing
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your data stays with us and is used solely to provide and improve our services.

3 Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

🔐 Browser Storage
Your saved lists and preferences are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly save it to our servers.
  • Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
  • Data Minimization: We collect and retain only necessary information
  • Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure, monitored servers
⏰ Data Retention
Server logs are retained for 30 days for security purposes. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. Saved user data persists until you clear your browser data or delete it manually.

4 Third-Party Services

We use select third-party services to provide and improve our services:

Service Purpose Data Shared Privacy Policy
Analytics Service Usage analytics and insights Anonymized usage data Industry-standard privacy
CDN Provider Fast content delivery IP address, location GDPR compliant
Hosting Service Website infrastructure Server access logs Privacy-focused hosting

All third-party services we use are required to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards. We regularly review their practices and policies to ensure compliance with our privacy commitments.

5 Your Privacy Rights

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

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Right to Know
Request information about what data we collect and how we use it
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Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
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Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
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Right to Delete
Request deletion of your personal information
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Right to Opt-Out
Opt-out of certain data processing activities
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Right to Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
📧 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@wheelofnames.net. We will respond within 30 days and may require identity verification.

6 Children's Privacy

WheelOfNames is designed to be safe for use by children under adult supervision. We take special care to protect children's privacy:

  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
  • Our tools work without requiring any personal information
  • We do not use tracking cookies or behavioral advertising
  • Educational use is encouraged with proper adult supervision
  • Parents and teachers can use our tools safely in classroom settings
🏫 COPPA Compliance
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

7 International Users

WheelOfNames is available worldwide and we respect international privacy laws:

  • GDPR (EU): We comply with European data protection regulations
  • CCPA (California): We respect California consumer privacy rights
  • Data Transfers: International data transfers use appropriate safeguards
  • Local Laws: We adapt our practices to comply with local privacy requirements
🌍 Global Privacy Standards
Regardless of your location, we apply consistent privacy protections based on the highest international standards to all our users.

8 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Providing prominent notice for significant changes
  • Emailing users for major policy updates (if we have your email)
📅 Stay Informed
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We're here to help! Contact us if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information.

privacy@wheelofnames.net General Support