Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Global Compliance (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA)
1. Overview & Zero-Database Philosophy
randomnamegenerator.dev (“we”, “our”, or “platform”) does not operate a traditional user account database. Instead, to provide rich interactive features such as saving favorite names and retaining recent generation history without forcing you to log in, our website utilizes standard browser storage technologies, primarily HTML5 Local Storage (localStorage).
2. What Technologies Do We Use?
Data stored in your browser that never expires automatically and is never transmitted over HTTP headers to any server. Used for your saved names.
Minimal, non-tracking cookies that may be utilized strictly for server load balancing, security routing, and DDoS mitigation by our CDN provider.
3. Detailed Breakdown of Stored Keys
| Storage Key | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| rng_saved_favorites_v1 | Strictly Essential | Stores names you explicitly bookmark using the heart icon for easy reference. | Persistent until manually cleared by user |
| rng_generation_history_v1 | Strictly Essential | Stores your last 10 generation batches for one-click restoration. | Persistent until manually cleared by user |
| rng_cookie_consent_v1 | Strictly Essential | Remembers your cookie and local storage preferences so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. | 12 Months |
4. Third-Party Advertising Cookies
To support free access to our platform, we may display non-intrusive advertisements served by third-party advertising partners such as Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on prior visits to our or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by utilizing privacy tools like YourAdChoices (aboutads.info).
5. How to Control & Delete Storage
Because all generated names and favorites reside solely in your browser, you maintain total control:
- Within the App: Open the Favorites modal and click “Clear All”, or open the History drawer and click “Clear History”.
- Browser Settings: You can clear all local storage and cookies at any time through your browser’s Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Browsing Data menu.
6. Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy safeguards, contact us at privacy@randomnamegenerator.dev.