Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

At BestLastNames.com, your privacy isn’t just a policy—it’s a promise. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share it. Whether you’re exploring surname origins, discovering cultural heritage, or searching for the perfect last name, you deserve to know how your data is handled.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you visit or interact with https://www.bestlastnames.com (“Site”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

BestLastNames.com is an informational website dedicated to exploring the history, meaning, and cultural context of surnames around the world. Our mission is to help users understand their heritage, identity, and naming possibilities.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 123 Heritage Lane, Nameville, NY 10001, USA

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Email address (if you contact us or subscribe to newsletters)
  
• Name or alias (if submitted through forms or comments)
  

b. Automatically Collected Information

Via cookies and analytics tools, we collect:

• IP address
  
• Browser type and version
  
• Device type and operating system
  
• Pages visited and time spent
  
• Referring URL and search queries
  

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, political beliefs).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site
  
• Analyze traffic and understand user behavior
  
• Deliver personalized content and ads
  
• Respond to inquiries or support requests
  
• Comply with legal obligations
  

We will never sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies – enable basic functions
  
• Performance cookies – gather anonymous usage data
  
• Advertising cookies – show relevant ads via Google AdSense and partners
  

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or opt out of personalized ads via:

• Google Ads Settings
  
• Network Advertising Initiative
  

5. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties that help us operate our Site:

• Google Analytics – for user analytics
  
• Google AdSense – for displaying ads
  
• Email marketing platforms – if you opt into newsletters
  

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. You can review:

• Google’s Privacy Policy
  

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR (EU/EEA) and CCPA (California).

You may:

• Request access to your personal data
  
• Correct inaccurate information
  
• Request deletion of your data
  
• Object to or restrict data processing
  
• Withdraw consent at any time
  

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described or as required by law. Non-personal or anonymized data may be retained for analytical purposes.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our content is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

10. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your rights are respected.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top and notify users via the Site.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: 123 Heritage Lane, Nameville, NY 10001, USA

Would you like me to now draft the Terms & Conditions or the Cookie Policy next?

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