Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

NameAudio uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
• Security cookies: Help protect against security threats

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
• User interface cookies: Remember your display preferences
• Extension settings: Store your NameAudio extension preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Usage analytics: Track page views and user interactions
• Performance monitoring: Monitor website performance and errors
• Feature usage: Understand which features are most popular

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• reCAPTCHA: For form security and spam prevention
• CDN services: For content delivery and performance optimization

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

Chrome Extension Cookies

Our NameAudio Chrome extension may use local storage and cookies to:

• Remember your pronunciation preferences
• Cache audio files for faster playback
• Store extension settings and configurations
• Maintain your login session across browser sessions

Extension data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for functionality.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up notifications when cookies are set

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using the following methods:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Browser settings: Disable JavaScript or use private browsing mode

Extension Settings

For the NameAudio Chrome extension, you can:

• Disable the extension entirely
• Clear extension data through Chrome's extension management
• Use incognito mode to prevent data storage

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent the website from functioning properly
• Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Analytics cookies: Disabling these won't affect functionality but limits our ability to improve the service

Data Retention

Cookie retention periods vary by type:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Typically expire after 1-2 years
• Extension data: Stored locally until manually cleared or extension is removed

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@nameaudio.app
• Phone: (253) 242-3543