Last updated: September 7, 2025
Welcome to WhatsMyName.io. We are fundamentally committed to user privacy and data minimization. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully.
We want to be crystal clear: We do not save, store, log, or share the usernames, nicknames, or email addresses you search for. Your search queries are processed in real-time and are never written to disk or stored in a database. Your investigations are your own.
As a free tool that does not require user registration, we collect the absolute minimum information necessary to operate our Service.
The only information you actively provide is the search query (the username or email) itself. As stated above, this is processed in memory to perform the search and is immediately discarded.
Like virtually all websites, our servers automatically collect standard log data. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit on our site, and timestamps.
The limited information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
We use the search query you provide to perform the search across public platforms. We use log data to ensure our servers are operating correctly and efficiently.
We analyze aggregated, anonymous usage data to understand how our Service is being used, identify popular features, and guide improvements.
We may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions and analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand our website traffic and user interactions. You can learn about Google's practices by visiting www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
We do not sell, rent, or trade any user information. We do not share your information with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
Our Service provides links to third-party websites where usernames are found. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under 13.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us.