1. Introduction
GTANames.com ("we," "us," "our") operates the website located at www.gtanames.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy complies with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect the following information when you use our Service:
- Character generation preferences and settings
- Saved character names and profiles (stored locally in your browser)
- Contact information if you reach out to us for support
- Feedback and suggestions you provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address and general location information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website information
- Device type and screen resolution
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide and maintain our character generation service
- Improve and optimize website performance
- Analyze usage patterns and user behavior
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send important updates about our service (with your consent)
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data involved and the context:
- Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our service
- Consent: When you agree to receive communications or cookies
- Contract: To provide the service you've requested
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website (analytics, hosting, etc.)
- Google AdSense: For displaying targeted advertisements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission
6. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may show our ads on sites across the Internet and use cookies to serve ads based on someone's past visits to our website.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Data minimization practices
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Generated character data is stored locally in your browser and not on our servers
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Support communications are kept for 3 years
- Legal compliance data is retained as required by applicable laws
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove such information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and provide adequate protection for your personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website or via email (if you have provided your email address).
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
For GDPR-related inquiries, please include "GDPR Request" in your subject line to ensure prompt handling.