Privacy Policy

UsernameCheck.site ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website located at https://usernamecheck.site. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our free Reddit username checker tool.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you do NOT provide us (because we don't need it):

• The usernames you search for — these are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers
• Your name, email address, or any personal identifier (unless you contact us voluntarily)
• Account credentials of any kind

Information we may collect automatically:

• Anonymous analytics data: Page views, general geographic region (country/city level only), device type (mobile/desktop), browser type, referral source. This data is aggregated and cannot be linked to any individual.
• Log data: Standard server logs including IP addresses (anonymized), timestamps, and pages visited. These logs are used only for security monitoring and are purged regularly.

If you contact us: If you send us a message via our contact form or email, we collect the name, email address, and message content you voluntarily provide, solely to respond to your inquiry.

2. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect only to:

• Understand aggregate traffic patterns to improve the site (anonymous analytics only)
• Monitor for security threats and abuse (anonymized log data)
• Respond to messages and support requests you send us
• Display non-personalized advertising (via third-party ad networks)

We do not use your information for targeted advertising, behavioral profiling, or any marketing purposes.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use a minimal set of cookies:

• Analytics cookies: Anonymous, aggregate traffic measurement only. No cross-site tracking. We use a privacy-focused analytics provider.
• Advertising cookies: Our ad partners may set cookies to serve non-personalized ads. You can opt out via your browser settings or a cookie consent tool.
• No functional cookies: Our tool works without any cookies. We do not set cookies to remember your preferences or searches.

You can disable cookies entirely in your browser settings. Our core username checking tool will continue to work normally without any cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Reddit API: We make calls to Reddit's public availability API to check username availability. Reddit's Privacy Policy applies to these interactions.
• Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google's CDN. Google may collect limited data per its privacy policy. Fonts may also be cached locally after the first load.
• Ad networks: We display advertising to support the free service. Our ad partners comply with industry standards (IAB, NAI). Ads are non-personalized where user consent has not been provided.

5. Data Retention

• Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 26 months for trend analysis
• Server log data (anonymized IPs) is retained for a maximum of 90 days
• Contact form messages are retained for up to 2 years or until your inquiry is resolved
• Username search data is NOT retained — it is never stored on our servers

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you (in practice, this is only contact form data if you've reached out to us)
• The right to delete your personal data
• The right to opt out of analytics tracking
• Rights under GDPR (EU/EEA residents), CCPA (California residents), or applicable local laws

To exercise any of these rights, contact us and we'll respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us through our contact page. We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.