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Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 26, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Namerly uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Can be Disabled? |
| Essential |
Enable basic website functionality and your language preferences |
Session/30 days |
No - Required for functionality |
| Analytics |
Help us understand how you use our website to improve the service |
Up to 26 months |
Yes - Via browser settings |
| Advertising |
Google AdSense cookies to serve relevant advertisements |
Up to 24 months |
Yes - Via Google Ads Settings |
| Functional |
Remember your preferences and recently generated content |
30 days |
Yes - May affect user experience |
3. Specific Cookies Used
3.1 Essential Cookies
- namerly-lang: Stores your selected language preference (English/Spanish)
- Service Worker Cache: Enables offline functionality and faster loading
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
- Google Analytics: _ga, _ga_*, _gid - Track website usage and performance
- Microsoft Clarity: _clck, _clsk - User behavior analysis and heatmaps
- Facebook Pixel: _fbp, _fbc - Track social media referrals and conversions
3.3 Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)
- Google AdSense: __gads, __gac, __gpi, DSID, IDE - Serve personalized advertisements
- DoubleClick: test_cookie, IDE - Frequency capping and ad targeting
- Purpose: These cookies enable Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity
- Privacy: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other websites
- Control: Manage ad preferences at Google Ads Settings
3.4 Functional Cookies (Local Storage)
- Recent Content: Temporarily stores recently generated content to avoid repetition
- User Preferences: Remembers your preferred categories and settings
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
4.1 Essential Website Functions
- Remembering your language preference
- Enabling the anti-repetition system for generated content
- Maintaining website security
- Providing offline functionality through service workers
4.2 Analytics and Improvements
- Understanding which categories are most popular
- Analyzing user behavior to improve the interface
- Measuring website performance and loading times
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
4.3 Advertising and Monetization
- Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Measuring ad performance and click-through rates
- Preventing the same ad from appearing too frequently
- Ensuring ads are properly displayed and formatted
- Complying with advertising industry standards
4.4 Enhanced User Experience
- Avoiding repetition in generated content
- Personalizing the experience based on usage patterns
- Providing relevant content suggestions
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
5.1 Google AdSense
5.2 Google Analytics
5.3 Microsoft Clarity
- Purpose: User experience analysis and session recordings
- Data Collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior
- Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement
5.3 Social Media Platforms
- Purpose: Enable content sharing functionality
- When Active: Only when you use sharing buttons
- Data Shared: Generated content you choose to share
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
6.2 Cookie Management Options
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for full functionality
- Essential Only: Block non-essential cookies (may limit features)
- Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Delete Existing: Clear all existing cookies from your browser
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Language preference won't be remembered
- Anti-repetition system may not function
- Website performance may be slower
- We cannot improve the service based on usage data
7. Mobile Devices and Apps
For mobile browsers and if you install Namerly as a Progressive Web App (PWA):
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android: Browser settings > Site settings > Cookies
- PWA: Cookie settings managed through the original browser
8. Data Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
- Local Storage: Persists until manually cleared or space limits reached
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained for up to 26 months
9. International Considerations
9.1 GDPR (European Union)
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Be informed about cookie usage (this policy)
- Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Access data collected through cookies
- Request deletion of cookie-related data
9.2 CCPA (California)
California residents have additional rights regarding cookie data collection and sharing.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage or technology
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback and best practices
We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our website.
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