Privacy Policy

NameWise (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website thenamewise.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

NameWise is an educational reference site. We do not require you to create an account, and we do not ask for personal information such as your name or address to browse the Site. We may collect limited, non-identifying information automatically, including:

• Log data such as your browser type, device type, and pages visited.
• General usage analytics used to understand which content is most helpful.
• Search terms you enter on the Site, used to return etymology results.

Cookies

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and deliver advertising. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

Advertising & Third-Party Vendors

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more choices about how third parties use data for advertising, visit aboutads.info/choices.

How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to operate and improve the Site, understand how visitors use our content, maintain security, and display relevant advertising. We do not sell your personal information.

Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external sites, including YouTube videos and reference sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach us at [email protected].