Last updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains what information WhatsMyName App collects when you use this website, how that information is used, and your rights regarding your data. This site is governed by the laws of the United States.

By using this site you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

WhatsMyName App does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the tool. You do not need to submit your name, email address, or any identifying information to run a username search.

Usernames entered into the search tool

Usernames you enter into the search bar are used solely to perform the search in real time within your browser session. They are not logged, stored in any database, or retained on any server after your session ends. We do not have access to your search history.

Usage data and cookies

When you visit this site, standard web analytics data may be collected automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is collected in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to improve performance.

This site uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies for analytics and to improve site functionality. Third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics may set their own cookies to track usage across sessions.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may affect how some features of the site function.

Do Not Track

This site does not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers at this time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Operate and maintain the website
Understand how users interact with the site and tool
Identify and fix technical issues
Improve the user experience over time
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

3. Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party services including analytics providers and hosting infrastructure. These services may collect usage data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

Google Analytics

This site may use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track interactions. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. Data Retention

We do not retain usernames entered into the search tool. Aggregate analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in line with standard analytics retention practices.

5. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this site, contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through this site from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate data
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to object to or restrict processing of your data
The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below. Because we do not collect or store search queries, we cannot retrieve or delete username search history as none is retained.

California residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

EU and UK residents

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR. This site is operated from the United States. By using this site you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

8. Links to Other Websites

This site contains links to external websites including platform profile pages returned in search results and the WhatsMyName GitHub repository. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Intellectual Property

The application code and frontend design are the property of WhatsMyName App. The platform detection data is sourced from the WhatsMyName project under CC BY-SA 4.0.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected].