Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 23, 2026

NamesPop (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates namespop.com, a baby and pet name research tool that helps parents and pet owners explore name meanings, origins, and popularity trends. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle data. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit our site, how it is used, and what choices you have.

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Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account. You can use every feature on NamesPop without submitting any personal information such as your name, email address, or phone number.

A. Information You Provide Directly

Currently, NamesPop has no forms, accounts, or sign-up flows. If you contact us by email (contact@namespop.com), we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to you.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: Our hosting provider may log your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
  • Cookies: We use a small number of cookies. See Section 3 for full details.
  • Analytics data: We use analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. This data is not tied to personally identifiable information.
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How We Use Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve NamesPop
  • To understand how visitors use the site
  • To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To remember your display preferences (such as light or dark mode)
  • To protect the site against abuse and security threats
  • To respond to emails you send us

We do not sell your personal information to any third party.

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Cookies

The table below summarises every cookie or browser storage item used on NamesPop.

TypeName / KeyPurposePartyExpiry
Functionaltheme (localStorage)Remembers light / dark mode preferenceFirst-partyPersistent
AdvertisingGoogle AdSense cookiesServes personalised ads based on browsing behaviourThird-party (Google)Up to 2 years
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics (_ga, _gid)Measures aggregate site traffic and usage patternsThird-party (Google)Up to 2 years

A. Functional Cookies (First-Party)

We store your light / dark mode preference in localStorage. This contains no personal information and is the only first-party storage we use.

B. Advertising Cookies (Third-Party — Google AdSense)

NamesPop displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour. These cookies are set by Google, not by NamesPop. Learn more at Google's partner site policy.

C. Analytics Cookies

We may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate site traffic. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., your theme preference will not be saved).

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Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

Google AdSense

Ad delivery and personalisation

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Google Analytics

Aggregate traffic analysis

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Cloudflare (hosting)

Content delivery and edge network

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Children's Privacy

NamesPop is a baby naming resource for parents and adults. We do not target children under 13 and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. In accordance with COPPA, if we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Contact us at contact@namespop.com if you believe a child has submitted personal information.

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Your Privacy Choices

  • Opt out of personalised Google ads at adssettings.google.com
  • Opt out of Google Analytics via the browser add-on linked in Section 3
  • Manage or delete cookies through your browser settings

California Residents (CCPA)

We do not sell personal information. For data rights questions, contact contact@namespop.com.

European Visitors (GDPR)

You may have rights including access, correction, and deletion of your personal data. Contact contact@namespop.com and we will respond within 30 days.

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Data Security

Our site is served over HTTPS. We do not store sensitive personal information on our servers. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect the information we handle.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of NamesPop constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

contact@namespop.com

Data source for name popularity information: U.S. Social Security Administration.