Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Instagram Username Ideas Generator uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our username generator, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and improve our username generation service.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember Your Preferences: Save your preferred username styles and generation settings
• Improve Performance: Optimize the speed and functionality of our username generator
• Analyze Usage: Understand how users interact with our generation features
• Provide Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure access to your account

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our username generator to function properly:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your generation session and preferences during your visit
• Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and ensure secure form submissions
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve our service:

• Analytics Cookies: Track how users interact with the username generator
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix issues with the generation process
• Speed Optimization: Monitor and improve page loading times

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your favorite username styles and settings
• Language Cookies: Save your language preference (English/Chinese)
• Theme Cookies: Remember your preferred dark/light mode setting
• Generation History: Store recently generated usernames (locally only)

Optional Cookies

These cookies require your consent:

• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant information about username trends (if you opt-in)
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing of generated usernames on social platforms

Specific Cookies We Use

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Our Cookie Preferences

You can also manage non-essential cookies through our preference center (available in the footer).

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

• ✅ Username Generation: Will still work normally
• ❌ Preferences: Won't be remembered between visits
• ❌ Performance: May be slower and less optimized
• ❌ Analytics: We can't improve the service based on usage data

Third-Party Cookies

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

• Google Analytics: For understanding website usage (anonymized)
• Authentication Providers: For secure login (Google, GitHub)
• AI Services: For username generation (no data stored)

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
• Reject Non-Essential: Use only essential cookies
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to enable
• Change Later: Update your preferences anytime through our cookie settings

Data Protection

All cookies comply with:

• GDPR: European data protection regulations
• CCPA: California privacy requirements
• Cookie Law: EU and UK cookie legislation

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us or email [email protected].

Last updated: March 10, 2025