Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

NaamKaro ("we", "us", or "our") is a baby name resource website available at naamkaro.com. We help Indian diaspora families discover and explore Indian baby names with meanings, origins, and pronunciation guides.

For privacy-related queries, contact us at: hello@naamkaro.com

2. Information we collect

NaamKaro does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the site.

We may collect the following information automatically when you visit:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• General location (country/region level only, not precise)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

The "Saved Names" (favourites) feature stores your saved names locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to our servers.

3. Cookies

NaamKaro uses cookies through third-party services described below. By using this site, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site features.

4. Google AdSense and advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data, visit: How Google uses data from sites that use Google services.

5. Analytics and session recording

We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to understand how visitors use our site. These services collect anonymised usage data such as page views, device type, and performance metrics. No personally identifiable information is collected.

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site, including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. Google Analytics uses cookies. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavioural analytics tool that records how you interact with our site through session recordings, heatmaps, and click tracking. Clarity may record mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, and pages visited. This data is used solely to improve the site experience. Microsoft Clarity stores data in accordance with Microsoft's Privacy Statement. You can opt out by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings.

6. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how visitors use and navigate the site
• Improve the content, structure, and performance of the site
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Monitor and fix technical issues

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties, except as described in this policy.

7. Third-party links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's privacy

NaamKaro is a resource for adults researching baby names. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• The right to access information held about you
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of personalised advertising

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@naamkaro.com.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.