Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Baby Name Advisor ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered baby name suggestion service.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When using our AI tool, you may provide:

• Child's gender preference
• Cultural or religious preferences (optional)
• Style and value preferences
• Last name (optional)
• Pronunciation preferences

Special Categories of Data: We recognize that cultural and religious preferences constitute sensitive personal data under GDPR. We process this data solely to provide personalized name suggestions and do not store it beyond your active session.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Language preference
• Pages visited and time spent
• Device type (mobile/desktop)
• Anonymous usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information exclusively to:

• Generate personalized baby name suggestions via AI
• Remember your language preference
• Store your favorite names locally (in your browser only)
• Improve our service quality through anonymous analytics
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

4. Data Storage & Retention

No Long-Term Personal Data Storage:

• Search criteria are processed in real-time and not permanently stored on our servers
• Favorite names are stored locally in your browser (localStorage) only
• Session data is cleared when you close your browser
• We do not create user accounts or profiles at this time

Anonymous analytics data may be retained for up to 12 months to improve service quality.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• AI Service Provider: Your search criteria are sent to our AI provider to generate name suggestions. This data is not stored by the AI provider.
• Analytics Services: We use privacy-focused analytics to understand anonymous usage patterns
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

Given that we do not store long-term personal data, most rights are automatically satisfied. To exercise your rights or for questions, contact us (see Section 11).

7. Cookies & Local Storage

We use minimal cookies and browser storage:

• Essential: Language preference (localStorage)
• Functional: Favorite names (localStorage, stays in your browser)
• Analytics: Anonymous usage tracking (if enabled)

You can clear all local data by clearing your browser cache. See our Cookie Policy for details.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for expectant parents and adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Our services may involve data processing in various countries. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.