This Cookie Policy explains how Wheel Name Picker uses cookies and local storage technologies when you visit our website, and gives you full control over how your preferences are managed.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your visit. Local Storage is a secure browser technology similar to cookies that allows web applications like Wheel Name Picker to store data directly on your device without sending it to any web servers.

2. Strictly Necessary Storage (Always Active)

We prioritize privacy and client-side functionality. We use browser Local Storage exclusively for essential features that make the application work:

• Wheel Lists & Presets: When you enter or save lists of names, those entries are stored inside your browser's Local Storage. They are never sent to or stored on our servers.
• Theme Preference: We remember whether you prefer dark mode or light mode.
• Cookie Consent State: We store your choice (cookie_consent) so we don't ask you every time you visit.

Because these items are strictly necessary for the site to function properly and keep your data on your device, they cannot be disabled through our consent banner.

3. Optional Analytics & Affiliate Tracking Cookies

To help maintain and improve Wheel Name Picker while keeping it 100% free, we use third-party services that may set optional cookies when you select "Accept All" in our consent banner or interact with sponsored links:

• Google Analytics: We use aggregated, anonymized analytics (such as _ga and _gid cookies via Google Consent Mode v2) to understand traffic patterns, popular features, and site performance. We do not track individual identities or the names entered into the wheel.
• Amazon Associates & Affiliate Links: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. When you click sponsored offers (such as our Amazon Prime banners), you are directed to Amazon's platform. Amazon and its partners set cookies and tracking technologies on your device to attribute referral traffic and qualifying purchases for commission tracking.

If you choose "Necessary Only" in our consent banner, we disable Google Analytics tracking cookies via Google Consent Mode (`analytics_storage: "denied"`).

4. How to Manage or Delete Cookies via Your Browser

In addition to using our Cookie Consent Banner, you can control, clear, or block cookies and local storage directly through your browser settings at any time. Consult your browser's help section or privacy documentation for:

• Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari (macOS / iOS)
• Android browser / Chrome for Android

Please note: Clearing your browser's Local Storage will delete any saved name lists and custom presets stored locally on your device.

5. More Information

For more details about how we protect your overall data and privacy, please review our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or requests, feel free to contact us.