Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 28, 2026
HowToSayName.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use HowToSayName. The only data we may collect includes:
- Names you type into the pronunciation tool (these are processed in real time and not stored by us)
- Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for security and analytics purposes
- Cookies set by third-party services (see below)
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
- Microsoft Azure AI Speech — processes text-to-speech audio. Your typed name is sent to Azure's servers to generate audio. See Microsoft's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense — displays advertisements on our site. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. See Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
- Google Fonts — loads web fonts from Google's servers. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies primarily through Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect how ads are displayed but will not affect the core functionality of the pronunciation tool.
Children's Privacy
HowToSayName is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect our website and any data processed through it. Names typed into the tool are transmitted securely via HTTPS and are not stored in any database on our servers.
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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us through the website.