Privacy Policy

Introduction

UsernameForge ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our username generation tools and services.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• ❌ Personal information (names, emails, addresses)
• ❌ Username generation inputs or preferences
• ❌ Generated usernames or results
• ❌ Browsing history or behavior
• ❌ Device information or IP addresses
• ❌ Cookies (except essential ones for site functionality)
• ❌ Analytics or tracking data

How UsernameForge Works

Client-Side Processing

All username generation is performed entirely within your web browser using JavaScript:

1. You select options (generation mode, customization settings)
2. Your browser runs our algorithms to generate usernames
3. Results are displayed to you
4. Nothing is sent to our servers

Local Storage (Optional)

If you use features like "favorites" or "history" (when available), this data is stored locally in your browser using:

• IndexedDB: A browser storage system that keeps data on your device only
• This data never leaves your device
• You can clear it anytime by clearing your browser data

URL State Encoding

When you click the "Share" button, your current settings are encoded into the URL (e.g., ?mode=random&count=20). This allows you to share or bookmark your exact configuration. No data is sent to our servers - it's just a special URL format.

Third-Party Services

We Do NOT Use:

• ❌ Google Analytics or any analytics services
• ❌ Advertising networks
• ❌ Social media tracking pixels
• ❌ Third-party cookies
• ❌ Marketing automation tools
• ❌ Customer data platforms

Data Security

Since we don't collect or store any data, there is no user data to secure on our servers. Your generated usernames and settings exist only in your browser session.

Your Responsibilities:

• If you share a URL with encoded settings, anyone with that URL can see those settings
• If you screenshot or copy-paste generated usernames, you're responsible for their security
• Clear your browser data if you're using a shared computer

Children's Privacy

UsernameForge does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). Since we don't collect any personal information from anyone, this applies universally.

International Users

UsernameForge is accessible worldwide. Since all processing happens in your browser:

• No data crosses international borders
• No data is stored in any jurisdiction
• GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy laws are inherently respected

Your Rights

Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you typically have rights to:

• Access your data → We have none to access
• Delete your data → We have none to delete
• Export your data → We have none to export
• Opt-out of tracking → We don't track you

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

• 🇪🇺 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• 🇺🇸 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• 🇨🇦 Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• And other major privacy regulations worldwide

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be announced on our homepage.