Privacy Policy

TheNameWheel ("we", "our", or "the site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. The short version: we collect almost nothing, and we don't sell or share what little we do collect.

Wheel data: The names and entries you add to your wheel are processed entirely in your browser. They are never sent to our servers, stored in a database, or transmitted to any third party. When you use the Share feature, entries are encoded into the URL itself — they remain on your device and in the URL you share.

Usage analytics: We may collect anonymized, aggregated analytics (page views, session duration, general geography) via a privacy-respecting analytics service. This data cannot be used to identify individual users and contains no personal information.

Browser storage: We may use localStorage or sessionStorage to save your preferences (e.g., sound settings) between sessions. This data stays in your browser and is never transmitted.

TheNameWheel uses only essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or behavioral targeting. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; this will not affect the core functionality of the wheel spinner.

We do not embed third-party advertising, social media tracking pixels, or data broker scripts. If we integrate a third-party analytics service, it operates under a strict data-processing agreement and is configured to anonymize all data before collection.

TheNameWheel is widely used in educational settings, including by children under 13. Because we do not collect personal information of any kind, the site is compliant with COPPA and similar child-privacy regulations. No accounts, names, or identifying data are ever submitted to us.

Since we do not store personal data on our servers, there is nothing to retain or delete. Locally stored preferences (in your browser) can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser's site data for this domain.

Because we hold no personal data about you, there is nothing to request access to, correct, or erase from our systems. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal data, please contact us and we will investigate promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will note the revision date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us via the contact link in the footer. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.