Last updated: February 12, 2026
WhatsYourName (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a privacy-focused web analytics resource operated by Lauren Mitchell. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit whats-your.name.
Our Privacy Commitment
We practice what we preach. This website is built on the same privacy-first principles we write about. We do not use cookies for analytics, we do not track you across sites, and we do not sell or share your personal data with anyone.
Analytics
We use privacy-friendly, cookie-free analytics to understand how our content performs. Our analytics solution does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individual visitors across sessions or sites. All data is aggregated and anonymous. No consent banner is required because no data is stored on your device.
Information We Collect
Contact form submissions. If you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
Server logs. Our web server automatically records standard access logs including IP addresses, browser type, referring page, and pages visited. These logs are used for security monitoring and are retained for 30 days before automatic deletion. IP addresses are not linked to any personal profile.
Cookies
This website does not set any analytics or tracking cookies. The only cookies that may be present are:
- Essential WordPress cookies — set only if you log in to the site (admin users only). These are strictly necessary for the website to function and do not require consent.
- Cloudflare cookies — our CDN provider (Cloudflare) may set a strictly necessary security cookie to distinguish humans from bots. This is classified as essential and does not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive.
We do not use any advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies.
Third-Party Services
- Cloudflare — CDN and security. Cloudflare processes requests to serve our content faster and protect against malicious traffic. Cloudflare Privacy Policy.
- Akismet — spam filtering for contact form submissions. Akismet may process your IP address, email, and message to check for spam. Automattic Privacy Policy.
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other surveillance-based tracking service.
Data Storage and Security
Our website is secured with SSL/TLS encryption. All data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted in transit. Contact form submissions are stored in our database and are accessible only to the site administrator.
Your Rights
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have rights under the GDPR including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. Since we collect minimal personal data (only through the contact form), exercising these rights is straightforward.
To request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we may hold about you, please use our contact page.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through our contact page.